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Narcissa Black Malfoy (coldest_malfoy) wrote in dhmaster_rpg,
@ 2007-09-27 21:03:00

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action scene, andromeda tonks, draco malfoy, ginny weasley, harry potter, lucius malfoy, narcissa malfoy, nymphadora tonks, remus lupin, severus snape

Action Scene: The Malfoy Dinner

Everything was set to perfection. The fine china was set out, the house elves were dressed in fancy clothes, and Narcissa waited patiently in the living room for her guests to arrive.

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dh_harry
2007-09-27 04:27 pm UTC (link)

Harry left Andromeda and Draco to Teddy and started to circle the room. He paused in front of a large window and pushed the curtains back with two fingers, peering out to watch as the sun slowly lowered beyond the hills. A chill raced through him as the lawns grew dark.

Why had he agreed to come again? He let the curtains go with a soft sigh, and glanced around himself. For the first time since he entered Snape's eyes were not tracking him. He had felt the instant Snape had turned his attention elsewhere like an abrupt change of temperature, but instead of warming he felt cold.

Ginny didn't seem fazed by his standoffish attitude and he was grateful for that small reprieve. He hadn't been certain if bringing her tonight was the best of his ideas, but the only other person he would have asked would have been Hermione, and he doubted she'd ever wish to come near this place, no matter how it had changed. Harry could admit the place did feel a bit more inviting than before, but not by much. Everything was so cold and off limits.

His wand was a comforting weight against his thigh and satisfied that no one was watching him, he closed his eyes and leaned against the wall.

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professorsnark
2007-09-27 04:59 pm UTC (link)

Severus had turned his attention away from Lucius only to find Potter was no longer standing where he had been moments before. Frowning, his eyes searched the room, only to find Potter leaning against a wall in the shadows.

"Excuse me, Lucius," he murmured.

He made his way to the outskirts of the crowd, then made a beeline for Potter. Harry's eyes were still closed when Severus reached him.

"Potter. Are you ill?"

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	dh_harry 2007-09-27 05:02 pm UTC (link)
	"No," Harry answered, not bothering to open his eyes. It was safer not to open his eyes. He could feel the body heat emanating from Snape and it was all he could do not to lean closer. "I'm fine." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	professorsnark 2007-09-27 05:05 pm UTC (link)
	"You're hardly fine, Potter. Why did you agree to come here tonight? No one would have blamed you if you had declined," Severus said, glancing quickly around the room. Thus far, nobody had noticed them. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dh_harry 2007-09-27 05:06 pm UTC (link)
	Harry did open his eyes. "Narcissa saved my life even if it was for her own purposes. I could at least attend one dinner party." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	professorsnark 2007-09-27 05:08 pm UTC (link)
	Snape snorted. "And how many times did Lucius try to take it?" he said bitterly. "You've walked in to a viper's nest Potter and they're already planning on how best to use you to their benefit." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dh_harry 2007-09-27 05:10 pm UTC (link)
	Harry's eyes fell shut once more. That was exactly what he hadn't hoped to hear, even if he knew it was more than expected. Harry Potter just didn't get invited places out of sheer kindness. "It doesn't surprise me." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	professorsnark 2007-09-27 05:12 pm UTC (link)
	"If you wish to leave, I'll make your excuses. I'll tell them you've come down with a sudden case of the plague." At least then, the Malfoy's wouldn't be able to begin sinking their claws in to him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dh_harry 2007-09-27 05:13 pm UTC (link)
	Harry couldn't stop the grin that spread across his lips. "The plague?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	professorsnark 2007-09-27 05:15 pm UTC (link)
	"Very contagious," Snape said, a small smirk of amusement on his face. "It would require you to be in isolation until you were cured." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dh_harry 2007-09-27 05:18 pm UTC (link)
	"Does this plague have pustules?" Harry asked, keeping his gaze on the floor. "Those are nasty, and I'd rather be afflicted with something less...pus oriented." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	professorsnark 2007-09-27 05:23 pm UTC (link)
	"Pus is a sure guarantee that no one will touch you," Snape returned. And Draco wouldn't get anywhere near you. He didn't like that Potter wouldn't meet his eyes. Where was the young man who woke up in bed without the slightest bit of fear? "Would you like a bit of fresh air? I've felt the walls closing in all evening and could use a break before dinner." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dh_harry 2007-09-27 05:24 pm UTC (link)
	Harry did look up then and nodded. Why hadn't he thought of that before? "Please." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	professorsnark 2007-09-27 05:26 pm UTC (link)
	"Follow me." Snape lead him along the outskirts of the group, ignoring the look he was getting from Lucius as he lead Potter to the doors to the terrace. Once outside, he closed the doors behind them, blocking out the noise. "Merlin I hate these gatherings." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dh_harry 2007-09-27 05:28 pm UTC (link)
	"Then why did you agree to come?" Harry asked mulishly, trying to keep up with Snape's long strides towards the doors. "No one forced you either." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	professorsnark 2007-09-27 05:33 pm UTC (link)
	"When it comes to the Malfoy's, I have learned that if I do not come to these things, I end up blindsided by one plot or another they've devised. If I hadn't, I wouldn't have learned of their plans for you." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dh_harry 2007-09-27 05:39 pm UTC (link)
	Harry leaned against the railing and looked down onto a budding rose bush. The warm night air caressed his skin, heating him. "And what are these plans?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	professorsnark 2007-09-27 05:44 pm UTC (link)
	"To use your name to get in to the good graces of society. I have no doubt that word of this little gathering will reach the Prophet by morning." Snape sighed. He genuinely cared for Narcissa, Draco and even Lucius, but at times their methods appalled him. "You've been a pawn long enough, Potter. I'll not stand by and let it happen again." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	dh_harry 2007-09-27 05:46 pm UTC (link)
	"And here I thought I had the hero complex," Harry muttered, glancing over his shoulder to where Snape stood. "It'll only work if I let them use me again. One dinner party to boost their name is different than repeated gatherings and so forth. They can only make me do this once." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

professorsnark
2007-09-27 06:37 pm UTC (link)

"Not a hero complex, Potter, habit. I was tasked with your survival only to find out you were to be sacrificed anyway," Snape said bitterly. "That you survived at all is still a mystery to me, but I have no intention of letting the wolves have you now."

"The Malfoys can be very subtle, Potter. Chance meetings that have nothing to do with chance. Dropping your name with the right people." He looked at Harry, folding his arms across his chest. "Seduction if need be."

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	dh_harry 2007-09-27 08:04 pm UTC (link)
	"By who?" Harry blurted out before he could sense himself. He ducked his head to hide his flaming cheeks and cursed himself angrily in his head. That was exactly the sort of comment he hadn't wanted to say. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

professorsnark
2007-09-27 09:42 pm UTC (link)

"The better question would be who wouldn't," Snape snorted. He looked curiously at Harry. "While there are gaps in my memory of our conversation the other night, I do recall what you said about Miss Weasley." He looked out over the garden. "However, you seemed cozy enough this evening," he said, fingers unconsciously tightening on the railing. "I never thought of you as the type to string someone along. Or are you only honest with yourself when you are drunk?"

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dh_draco
2007-09-27 11:27 pm UTC (link)

Draco frowned a little as he listened to Potter talk about being used. His head when jerked up in surprise when Severus told him the plan. He had told Severus in confidence, and now he was telling Potter. Draco looked away from the door, frowning as he looked around the room. No one seemed to have noticed that Potter was missing and Andie was still preoccupied with Teddy. He turned back to the door. So Potter did spend the night, he thought as he continued to listen. His forehead furrowed in confusion, as Severus' voice sounded..hurt, betrayed? when he mentioned Potter bringing the She-Weasley.

Why would it matter?, something his Mother had said came back to him. His eyes widened, Severus was interested in Potter? But Severus knew Potter was his only option out of an arranged marriage, surely Severus wasn't selfish enough to actually pursue Potter. He waited for Severus to tell Potter that he needed him, and that this wasn't a game to him, but Severus didn't defend him.

Draco turned away feeling inexplicably hurt. His Godfather selfish, how could he have forgotten that? Severus would do what he wanted regardless of who was hurt in the process, even him. He slipped back to Andie's side, stomach churning sickly.

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	dh_harry 2007-09-28 12:42 am UTC (link)
	Harry exhaled softly and leaned his head against his hands. "I don't know," he muttered, rubbing his forehead. He felt exhausted physically and mentally. "I really don't. I've been ignoring her, and I just..." He shook his head and turned around to face the house. "I don't want to hurt her." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	professorsnark 2007-09-28 12:45 am UTC (link)
	"I'm sure that will serve you well when you're married with three children," Snape replied humorlessly. He shouldn't have been so irritated by the very sight of her clinging to Potter, but watching the two of them together had made his stomach turn. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)