RP: It was time to make things official
DATE: November 29, 1973. CHARACTERS: Narcissa Black, Lucius Malfoy, Rabastan Lestrange, Cygnus Black LOCATION: Most Noble House of Black, the Building. SUMMARY: Lucius is off to ask a very important question. COMPLETION: InComplete
Lucius was uncharacteristically nervous. He'd been released from St Mungo's the day after the duel and had had a devil of a time sneaking back in to have a few minutes alone here and there with Narcissa. Dodging her parents and sister had been all but impossible after that first night. He'd barely had time to talk to her without being overheard and so had that added stress on top of having to prepare to ask for a second Black lady's hand in marriage. The first time had been easy - more of their parents idea than anything and not involving anything on his part but agreeing to the terms and exchanging the obligatory tokens with Andromeda. This time he had far more at stake.
Dressed in his finest with subtle hints at the age and Nobility of his House very clear in his choice of garments and accessories (the Heir's Ring was the most obvious), he went to the Black home promptly at the strike of the hour where it was proper for a visitor to show up unannounced. The house elf who answered the door glared at him. Ignoring the urge to kick it, he gave it a long look down his nose and said, "Lucius Malfoy to see Mr Cygnus Black on a matter of utmost importance."