Private messages to Narcissa Malfoy

[alt_sinistra]

This...

I have to say, this isn't what I was quite expecting. I know some of it must be stagecraft of some kind, but, well.

(And are those people trying to leave, across the stadium?)

Comments

[alt_narcissa]

I admit I was fooled myself. Our Lord apparently arranged some surprises known only to Him and the organisers, to give the event spontaneity and excitement.

I realise it might not be everyone's cup of tea. Lucius says everything is well under control.

[alt_sinistra]

Everyone certainly is on the edge of their seat, it seems.

And of course, it's reassuring to hear that from Lucius.

Are you all right, by the by? I know you were missed this afternoon - and not just by Draco.

[alt_narcissa]

Yes, thank you. I'm fine. But Mrs Derrick, whose husband just fought two duels ago, was one of the volunteers to represent purebloods. She had some anxiety this afternoon and asked me to stay with her.

I'm sure you understand.

[alt_narcissa]

They're rabble. It's lucky we have

[alt_narcissa]

My apologies. My husband just asked me something.

It's lucky we have MLE to keep the entertainment from being disrupted by those with no sense of history.

This whole exercise is meant to evoke the original Gladiatorial games, after all. And clever stagecraft it is, too.

Excuse me, Aurora, I have to attend Our Lord a moment.

[alt_sinistra]

Of course - you have so much else to balance, I shouldn't take your time.

And I'm glad you were able to be helpful to Mrs Derrick.