Wow! Talk about pressing all my buttons! It's weird being inside Voldemort's head for most of this, but it works - that air of detachment is chilling. As is the perversion of a 'traditional' Christmas - bells on the harness, and the 'gifts' for Volde's supporters. Love the line There was never any doubt to anyone who ran that marriage and the hint that Narcissa is still enough of her own woman to have put herself exactly where she is, for her own purposes. Adore the way it's clear that they are all playing roles (except possibly Bella).
Thank you mystery writer for a lovely Solstice gift.
Thank you mystery writer for a lovely Solstice gift.
PS. Especially the tails...