DINNER
After her time with Lucius in the gardens, Narcissa didn't want to leave his side. That was a silly notion as they had to keep the engagement under wraps for a little bit longer. Still, the ring fit so perfectly on her finger that she wanted to show everyone, to make an announcement that she and Lucius were going to be married! Narcissa Malfoy. Yes, that had a wonderful ring to it.
She gazed longingly up at the head table, wishing she could have sat by his side already, but her duty was with her family. She took a seat next to her eldest sister, draping her napkin in her lap as to cover the ring. She didn't want any unnecessary questions, at least not now.
She turned to listen to Abraxas make the announcement, applauding very fervently when Lucius was officially named the successor to his father and given the family heirloom. She beamed, so proud of him. But the next part was quite a surprise. She glanced towards the guest, a chill running through her. Was this...was this the wizard that Lucius had spoke of? She watched the interaction between the two, trying to make judgement on this wizard. He certainly held the attention of everyone in the room.
She was more than surprised when her sister stood up and spoke up, speaking to him as if he were an old friend. Narcissa's mouth fell open in surprise as Bella even leaned across the table, as if trying to get as close to him as possible.
"Bella! Bellatrix, sit down!" Narcissa glanced at her mother and gave a little tug to her sisters dress. "Bella, I think it best you sit down," she whispered, trying to catch her eye. "Perhaps you can speak to him after dinner?"