Date: 9 May 2005
Characters: Rabastan Lestrange, Narcissa Black Malfoy
Location: Old Stone Church
Status: Private
Summary: Rabastan asks a favor of Narcissa.
Completion: Complete
My Most Cherished One,
May I beg a favor of you, darling Cissy?
The restoration crew that has been hard at work on my church has had a recent cancellation and instead of having to wait until later in the month for them to disconnect the church addition and effect repairs, I have just learned that they will be able to begin tomorrow. The only problem will be that it will leave me homeless from the time work begins on Friday until late Sunday afternoon when they should have the existing structures separated and moved to the empty space near the back of the property for temporary occupancy. If I can have the work completed sooner, the better I would like it, as it will lead to construction of my new addition beginning ahead of plan as well.
Would you object to my trespassing on your hospitality and making use of your guest quarters in France this Friday and Saturday evening? Unless, of course madame might find it in her heart to allow me to once again sleep wrapped tightly around her instead? I confess that the idea of a weekend of you and I enjoying the gardens by day and flying once again in each other's arms by night is tantalizing, my love, but though I may wish the return of you to my bed or the opportunity to spend time with you in yours, I am capable of finding another place to stay if my presence would not suit you. Please do not hesitate to tell me no if I intrude where I am not wanted, my dear.
Whichever you choose, my cherished Cissy, I look forward to 'Swan Lake' Saturday evening. I have a tuxedo I believe you like.
With all my love,
Rabastan
Rabastan had been on the verge of writing his dear friends Iggie and Celeste for use of their guest room in London, when he reconsidered and decided to risk asking Narcissa. After their sojourn to the opera and love making the prior week, not a night had gone by that Rabastan didn't remember the feel of her in his arms as he tumbled into the same bed they had shared so passionately for the first time. Even now at 11:30 in the morning, it was as if he could feel the promise of her surrounding him with warmth, love and protection.
Calling Bronwyn over, Rabastan sealed the envelope with his ring, added a spell so that only she could open it, gave the tawny owl a treat and sent her off with his letter to find his cherished Cissy.