Lucius stood when Astoria stepped into the room, trying not for the first time to remember if he had ever seen her before. He thought not. His first impression was that his moderate confidence in Draco's taste was well-placed. "It's no bother at all," he said, taking her hand with a very shallow bow and a broad smile. "I'm very pleased to have the opportunity to meet you, Miss Greengrass. You must thank your parents again for me when you see them - we're grateful they've consented to give you up for a few days. I hope your journey was uneventful?" He let go of her to lay his hand briefly on Draco's shoulder, by way of a greeting. Obviously he'd managed to get them both here in one piece.