Lucius had raised an eyebrow at Rodolphus, waiting him as if he half expected Rodolphus to drag his brother back to the common room now, as if Rodolphus had already warned him and that all his best made plans were going to be spoilt. But Rodolphus backed away, and Rabastan didn't move, although he looked a little confused. Then again, Lucius had to privately admit, it Rodolphus had hugged him, he would have looked confused too.
"We make it official by announcing it to the House- and tomorrow on the school notice board." Lucius told him, smiling again, "So everyone knows. But before then there is just one little thing left to do. After all, you can't be on the Quidditch Team without Quidditch Robes, can you?"