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OWL: Draco Lucius Malfoy

Feb 28, 2009 23:40

Characters: Narcissa Malfoy, Draco Malfoy
Location: Respective Locations
Date: 28 February 2000
Status: Private
Summary: Narcissa writes Draco; she is not amused.
Completion: Complete

( Explain yourself, young man )

owl post, 2000 02, narcissa malfoy, complete, draco malfoy

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pb_draco March 1 2009, 06:37:58 UTC

Merlin, Morgana, and the Morrigan. She'd used his full name, and signed off as 'Mother'. Draco stared at the letter for several long moments before sending Guinevere home with a few treats. It would take him some time to think of a response. Some time, several cigarettes, and plenty of coffee.

Coffee laced with plenty of brandy.

When he finally sat at his desk to pen his answer, the ashtray at his elbow was full and he'd switched to brandy with a little coffee.

Mother,
I extend my apologies to you. I did not intend to cause trouble between you and your husband. What I said to him was the truth, and nothing but, and I am sorry, but it is still true. I do not want him near Miss Granger. He has made his opinion of her quite clear, and I will not brook giving him the opportunity to display that opinion to her face. I had assumed you would want to meet with her at the house, as I had assumed this would be a pre-betrothal typical courtship interview. If either of my assumptions were incorrect, I will gladly accept more accurate ( ... )

pb_narcissa March 1 2009, 07:09:49 UTC

Narcissa pinched the bridge of her nose. "Mimpsy," she called softly for her personal elf. "I need you to ready the downstairs sitting room in our old house. On second thought, it might be best that entire house be aired and seen to, I may have need of it soon. Do not mention this to the Malfoy elves," she told her. Narcissa did not wish Lucius to know. Hopefully, this feud between her husband and son would work its way out. However, if it did not, she would need a place to go. Better to see to it now and give her elf time to set the house to rights than to put it off. "You are excused," she sent her off.

Dear Draco ( ... )

pb_draco March 1 2009, 07:54:13 UTC

Mother,
Introduction, interview, interrogation. Call it what you like. I expected that this would be more than a cup of tea and a how-do-you-do. Miss Granger is a very important and close to permanent person in my life; I'm sure you want to know more about her than her name and bloodline. Start the ball rolling, as it were, for any future engagements.

While I'm not certain the Black home would be any more comfortable ground for her than the Manor, unless you manage to silence any and all of the portraits and remove any 'security', I appreciate your provisions. Less unfortunate memories, for one. For another, she's very fond of architecture and history. Seeing the house would be a treat for her.

If you are free, I suggest the 14th. We both work through the week.

Draco

pb_narcissa March 1 2009, 19:33:02 UTC

Dear Draco,

I wonder if Miss Granger is so important to you why you wish to set your father further against her relationship with you than draw him closer to understanding what you see in her? You see, it appears as if she is having a bad influence on you and your manners that you would taunt the man who raised you, rather than exhibiting subtlety and cunning in bringing him around to your point of view.

The portraits will be restricted. They have already been informed of my views as the family tapestry is currently there and on the mend. The 14th will be excellent. I will give me ample time to see that things are safe for your young lady. Shall we do luncheon instead of tea? It would give us more time to become acquainted.

All my love,
Mother

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