Private Message to Barty Crouch and Rodolphus Lestrange

[alt_narcissa]

Nic Broome just came in person to see me. He delivered a summons. I'm to come to Court tomorrow.

Given what greeted all of you on Monday, I know I ought not dare to hope. But - perhaps Our Lord's recent stance on fighting among your numbers has also brought about a reconsideration in certain other quarters?

In either case, I feel the need of moral support. Would you be willing to escort me into Our Lord's presence? Perhaps He wishes to discuss the matter further, and be convinced, in which case additional voices to plead for clemency, to remind Him of Lucius' past service, would be of great use.

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[alt_rodolphus]

- Narcissa,

I cannot say that I have any inkling as to why our Lord has summoned you, but consider me at your disposal for whatever you should require.

[alt_narcissa]

Thank you, dear heart.

Barty tells me you've embarked on your own foolish quest. What do you hope to find? And what do you mean to do if you do not like what you find?

[alt_rodolphus]

I happen to think it not foolish, but necessary. Perhaps you are not yet able to relate, but one day you may.

If I do not like what I discover, then I will determine what must be done to remedy the situation. And should I dislike it so much that I find it unbearable--well, that's what Obliviation spells are for, hm?

[alt_narcissa]

You misunderstand, dear. Foolish not because of its necessity, but because it is borne of sentimentality, family loyalty and curiosity, and because it is unlikely to bring about the end you desire. Much like my errand this afternoon. Nonetheless, we persist, do we not? Because we must do, or go mad.

[alt_crouch_jr]

Of course I'll stand with you.

Broome gave no indication what motivated the summons?


Just home. In the library. If you're up, I suggest a glass of Tosha's finest to take the edge off. I'll pour.

Private Message to Barty

[alt_narcissa]

Thank you. For last night. And for - for being such a rock these last weeks, in particular.