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[alt_regulus]

And now you take the elf.

What's left?

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[alt_crouch_jr]

Don't let her get the rise from you, Narcissa. That's her game.

But did he answer? Did she make him say whether he's all right?

[alt_narcissa]

Yes, thank G Merlin. I gather she threatened to break down his door - I can only assume it's because I reminded her that whatever her disappointment, he is her responsibility by Our Lord's decree.

Still ....

I'm sure I'll not get a wink's sleep tonight.

[alt_pansy]

I know the feeling.

[alt_narcissa]

Oh, dear. And Lucius was so pleased he'd got you to smiling this afternoon.

I'd tell you to leave the fretting to me, but I know it's no use.

But if he were here, he'd want you to try to sleep. At least you could ask a prefect to take you to Madam Pomfrey for a tisane to help you rest.

[alt_pansy]

I will try, Aunt Narcissa.

Thank you.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Merlin.

I could wring his neck.

No, I'm sure I won't either. Might as well go back to work. I suppose I should thank him for increasing my productivity.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Actually, Narcissa.

Are you near your fire? I have a question or two that might better be asked than written.

[alt_narcissa]

Why don't

Yes, I'll open the grate.

I'm glad you suggested it; I could use someone else to keep vigil with me.

[alt_lucius]

I've just seen this, my dear - I'm so sorry I was unavailable until now. Of course, he would decide on tonight to worry you, when I had to go out again after supper.

I'm on my way home now, if you're still awake. I'll sit up with you if you like.

[alt_narcissa]

Yes we're I'm still awake, though there's rather a dent in the brandy.

Barty's been kind enough to keep his Floo open so we can chat, but I'm afraid I've kept him from a night better spent at his analysis.

How soon will you be home?

[alt_lucius]

Give me five minutes? No more than ten.

[alt_narcissa]

Good.