The counterpoint of his parents offering their own 'wealth' at the end was so poignant.
Oh, I'm particularly glad that came through as intended.
Of course, I can't help but wonder whether Lucius's joining was a voluntary as Severus's, and whether he wanted company in his misery, even if he had to coerce someone else to get it.
I think it could read either way. To be honest, I imagined Lucius as a 'sold up' Death Eather during this story - just like his parents - but there's definitely room to interpret it in either direction, I think. Interesting!