Re: Percy and Lex
"Lex," Percy said extending a hand to shake the other man's hand. "Thank you, I was afraid I'd have to deal with one of the Lestranges had I been standing alone any longer."
"Invited, yes, yes I was," he acknowledged giving the other man a nod. "A farce is a good word. I can't imagine StephenMr. Nott being too keen on marrying someone of Bellatrix's choosing."
He had thought of trying to sneak a word with Stephen, but he couldn't count on the man not being under the Imperius or otherwise having been compromised.
"How was your day off?" Percy asked sincerely. He had known Lex was out of the office for a day. He didn't know why; had he known the real reason he would have broached the subject differently.