"Nothing particularly exciting," Narcissa agreed. "Though I've managed to keep most of the plants - and the peacocks - in the gardens from freezing, with much more success than last year. Come to think of it, Ella, if you train your dragon to keep his flames on the smaller side, it could stay here with us and melt the ice. Although if you're playing Quidditch in this weather, perhaps its services would be best used on the pitch."
She relaxed into her chair, folding her hands in her lap. Then, noticing that Lucius seemed to be tiring, she added, "Would anyone like some tea? Or cocoa? It's so nice for these winter days."