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[purelineage]

Crabbe? Goyle? [Have a Draco stumbling out of the church, looking like he's just swallowed a lemon.] Never around when I need them, those two.

[Stops to look around, as though expecting them to get scared out of hiding.]

Big useless oafs- probably spending too much time around that Hagrid. It's the only way they can get any denser. Just goes to

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[est_venustas]

. . . How do you know Crabbe and Goyle? [looks slightly uncomfortable, wondering WHY he looks so damn much like her fiancé]

[est_venustas]

[Does not like that this pest is still hanging around, but why not]

Very well. I will allow you to embarrass yourself.

Last night, precious few were privy to watching as Lucius was inducted as a Death Eater. As a member of Slytherin house in this day and age, I'm sure you know what this entails. Where might you find the proof of his loyalty to the Dark Lord?

[The question's pretty loaded, there was a good-sized crowd at the meeting. Even if this kid knows about where Lucius was marked, she's still got one more question to throw at him if he wants her to believe he is who he says.]

[purelineage]

[Answers promptly, with no hesitation.] On his lower arm.

[est_venustas]

[So he was there, at least]

And, the name of the house elf that takes residence in Malfoy Manor? If you could give me the location of the manor as well, I'd be quite impressed, and might actually believe you.

[purelineage]

Dobby? No good use came of him, really. [Crosses arms.] Wiltshire. It's one of the biggest ones around.

[est_venustas]

. . . How can you possibly know all of this? And look so much like him? [her holier than thou expression has faded into one of genuine confusion]

[purelineage]

How can you possibly be my mother? [He's not looking much better himself.]

[est_venustas]

. . . This place is stranger than I assumed.

According to those who I spoke with, it's some sort of muggle city called Template. Pulls people in and doesn't let them go, it's why we can't apparate out.

[purelineage]

So we're stuck in some filthy muggle city with the Weasleys? It just shows that they know nothing about standards.

[est_venustas]

Weasley? I haven't heard of that family before. But, I'm certain that only proves your point further.

[purelineage]

Then you've got some measure of luck. They're so cozy with the muggles that they might as well join them.

[est_venustas]

In a place like this, they very well may get a chance to. I haven't seen any degree of magic or even competence since I arrived yesterday.

[purelineage]

No sign of the Ministry, I take it? At least that makes dealing with these muggles easier.

[est_venustas]

I like the way you think. Maybe you are my son, after all.

[purelineage]

Just the matter of what to call you, then. [More awkward, trying to decide between your name or just mum.]

[est_venustas]

Narcissa, obviously. I'm not your mum yet, thank Merlin.