You do realise, don't you, that Lucius is just misunderstood? He's a darling, really, a cuddly, fluffy, maniacal, murderer underneath that cold exterior. He just needs a hug ... and that four-eyed twit will only get in the way!
Now, write the sequel, where Severus *sighs* goes back to his true love (in the leather-clad, whipping way) and they live happily ever after ... with me.