Date: 10th August 2001 Time: Mid-afternoon Location: Malfoy Manor, Wiltshire Characters: Lucius Malfoy and Narcissa Malfoy Rating: G/PG
Lucius stretched out on the chaise-longe, idly flipping the pages of the Prophet held above his head. Outside he could hear the low noise of the wind whipping around the Manor, turning the rightly warm day slightly chilly. Still, the skies outside were bright blue and it was pleasant enough inside.
He lowered the paper onto his chest and looked across the Drawing Room. Tibby had informed him that Narcissa was shopping, though he didn't know how long she'd be, and had gone to shepard the peacocks out of the rising wind. Lucius toyed with the locket at his throat, wondering if he should change. But then, it was important that the disguise was maintained as often as possible, even here in the relative sanctity of Malfoy Manor.