Chapter Four of 'The Long Defeat'- Unfinished Business

[lomonaaeren]

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[helenadax]

I loved to see Lucius changing his mind about Harry. I didn't know about weregilds, it was interesting.

I liked the conversation between Lucius and Narcissa and I think it helped Harry to see Lucius under a different light, more human, maybe. And it's sort of sweet to see how much Lucius respects Narcissa.

Great chapter!

[lomonaaeren]

Thank you!

Weregilds are an idea that I have to admit might not apply to the wizarding world, actually, but I think it's an interesting one, and would work in this case.

Yes, Harry does see Lucius as more human now. And probably he wants to; he'd like the assurance that he's not going to be tortured while under Lucius's care.

[lomonaaeren]

But then the other stories would not be updated as often! :)

Thank you. I don't know if even Lucius, Draco, or Harry realize quite how much she does make them do what she wants.

[nightlo]

I understand the feeling! A worthy component is as good as a friend.

[lomonaaeren]

Lucius is not much used to that feeling, which is probably why it took him a while to recognize it.

[calmnla]

Lucius did a 180 there. Good for him. He is aware of diverging paths and that he is on one where Voldemort did not win, which changes a lot of things. I like his respect for Harry; that's really what changed his mind. Narcissa could have manipulated him into good behavior but he soon enough found his own rationale for it. That's pretty cool.

[lomonaaeren]

Thank you!

Well, perhaps Narcissa knew he'd find one and didn't try as hard to manipulate him as she otherwise could have. ;)