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The Masked Lady	By : soldiersgirl0709 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Lucius/Hermione Views: 36030 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 7
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Chapter 19: The Event

�I don�t like it.� Lucius said from the bathroom. He was standing in front of the mirror fiddling with his tie with a scowl on his handsome face.

�But you picked this dress, remember?� Hermione said as she slid her feet into a pair of satin stiletto sandals. She stood up and smoothed the bronze satin slip of a dress over her curves, admiring the low dipping line of the back.

�No, you look good enough to eat�in fact I�ve been thinking about it ever since you put it on.� His eyes lowered as he cast a smoldering glance her way. She did look amazing in the designer gown made exclusively for her. It hugged every curve to perfection and the color set off the gold in her eyes and the fiery highlights in her hair. She had straightened her hair and it hung in a long, silken curtain over her shoulder, curling around her breast provocatively. She was beautiful, and he was thankful that she was his.

�You aren�t mussing me before the ball, Lucius, so you can get that look out of your eye right now.� She admonished, though she couldn�t fight the smile on her lips. She loved it when he looked at her that way, as though he had never seen anything so beautiful.

�Wouldn�t dream of it, but after the ball�� He gave her a pointed look that told her she shouldn�t plan on going to sleep before well into the early morning. �What I meant was that I don�t like the idea of you baiting this crazed woman.� He said, tugging his tie into a perfect bow and turning away from the mirror to look directly at her.

�I know you don�t.� She said softly. �But she has to be stopped, she�s dangerous, Love.� She crossed the room and put her arms around his neck, leaning into him. �I know you are worried about me, but you shouldn�t be. I can take care of myself, I can defend myself if need be with or without magic. I promise I�ll be careful.�

�You had better, I won�t take well to anything happening to you.� He ducked his head and kissed her softly, not daring to press further lest he become lost in her lips as he always seemed to do.

�You�ll just have to keep me within arms reach all night then.� She ran her fingers through his hair, thrilled that he had left it down.

�No problem there.� He slid his hands over her butt and gave the springy flesh a little squeeze. �We need to finish dressing you before I tell Potter to go to hell and undress you.� He said, pushing her away from him reluctantly. He walked past her into their bedroom and opened the top drawer of his bureau, withdrawing a long, flat leather jewelers case. �This�is for you to wear tonight.�

He opened the box and held it out for her to see. She gasped softly when she saw the simple solitaire diamond pendant and earrings nestled among black satin in platinum settings. She pressed her fingertips to her lips in astonishment.

�Lucius, those are real�you were supposed to get zirconia or some other imitation�not real diamonds.� Her voice trembled slightly.

�And I told you that no witch of mine would wear false jewels, ever.� He sat them on his bureau and lifted the pendant from the box. He undid the clasp and walked around behind her. �Now, move your hair.� She gathered her hair and lifted it, baring her throat as he reached around her and put it on for her. He latched the clasp and then leaned forward to place a soft kiss on the back of her neck. �These are made for you.� He said softly. �Put the earrings on.�

�You didn�t have to buy me jewelry, you didn�t have to go to so much trouble for a case��

�I didn�t do it for the case, Hermione.� He was a bit hurt that she believed he would only gift her with something if there were an ulterior motive. He walked back to his bureau and opened the top drawer once more, reaching inside for a black velvet bag and another leather box. He didn�t say anything as he opened the box and then fastened an elaborate, diamond encrusted wristwatch on his arm.

�What is that?� She asked, her mouth agog as several carats worth of diamonds glittered in the dim bedroom light.

�I believe the muggles called it a Rolex, custom made of course.� He said as he carefully inserted his diamond cufflinks.

�Lucius, that is ridiculous! You bought a small fortune in diamonds to bait a thief! A crazy thief at that!� She realized his anger the moment he turned to face her and she took a step back.

�I bought you the necklace and the earrings before Potter�s crazy scheme, I saw them in a jewelry store and thought that they would look lovely on you, simple, elegant and understated, just like my witch. I was simply waiting for the right occasion to gift you with them.� He snapped. �And I needed another watch and new cufflinks because a less crazy but far sexier thief stole mine several months back!�

�I don�t know what to say�you don�t have to buy me things, my love, I don�t need things, only you.� She was tearing up, something she seemed to do more often since they got together, but she couldn�t help it, she found herself moved by him more and more.

�I know that I don�t, but I want to give you things, beautiful things because you denied yourself for so long to benefit others. I want to see you wearing my gifts and I want others to see that you are mine and that I lo�.care very much for you.� He reached out and caught her tear with the edge of his finger before it could roll down her cheek.

�I�m sorry if I seemed ungrateful.� She sniffled. �It�s just that no one has ever given me anything like this before, I don�t know what to think.�

�It won�t be the last time I give you a gift, Hermione. I adore you and will shower you with my affection and with beautiful things, you should get used to it.� He laid his hand on her cheek and pulled her towards him, lowering his head to brush his lips against hers lightly.

�I�m sorry if I hurt your feelings.� She said, clutching the lapels of his dress robes.

�I have thick skin, Hermione, but never, ever think that I do anything for any reason other than because I want to.� He said, kissing her again. �We should go before I make love to you and cause us to be late.�

�Any other night and there would be no choosing between them, we would both have been naked and in our bed long before now.� She sighed and let go of his lapels to take a step backwards, a pout on her pretty red lips. �Alright, Prince Charming, take me to the ball.� Her prince smirked in her direction and held out his arm, prepared to watch over her like a hawk all night.

~@~

The ballroom was lavishly decorated for the night�s events. Tables were covered with black and silver linens and the centerpieces were silver vases filled with black roses. The white china and crystal were edged in silver as well. A small fortune had been spent on the event and the thought of that had Hermione cringing inside. But she kept silent and actually enjoyed the evening for a change now that her budget was adequate and she was actually able to do some good.

The dinner portion was over and the guest speakers had finally stopped talking. People had begun milling about and adjourning to the dance floor for the fun part of the evening. Hermione had danced with Harry and had taken a turn with Draco who had decided not to bring Astoria and go stag. But it was the slow dance with Lucius that capped her evening thus far, being held so close to him, her hand tucked into his, her head resting on his shoulder. He spent almost the entire dance whispering in her ear how beautiful he found her, how much he enjoyed holding her, how he adored her. She had felt so warm in his arms and not just from his body heat. His words warmed her from the inside and made her skin tingle. No one else made her feel that way.

�So, Mione, if you were�.prowling tonight, what would your strategy be?� Harry asked, a little peeved that the copycat had yet to show herself. Hermione smiled a little, she had considered it.

�Well, for starters I would have enjoyed the dinner and speakers, though my attentions would have been spread around the room, taking not of who was in attendance and what they were wearing.� She said leaning back against one of the tall black columns lining the outskirts of the room. �I would have already determined my marks, always saving Lucius for last.� She winked at him and elicited a rather sinister grin from her lover. �I would slip out right after the speakers, changed and then disillusioned myself before slipping back inside where I would probably shimmy up one of these columns to walk the rafters and observe the crowd from above.� Harry and Draco had their eyes trained on the ceiling, looking like spectators at an air show. But not Lucius, his eyes were on her. �I�d watch for the ones I intended to target to slip out and then Id position myself into one of the little niches out in the hall��

�But those are so small!� Harry finally took his eyes off the ceiling and looked back at Hermione. She shrugged, a smile tugging the corners of her lips.

�I�m very flexible.� She said, pushing off of the column and moving into Lucius�s side, sliding her arms around his waist beneath his dress robes and sighing when he held her close.

�How flexible?� He asked quietly.

�If you were to pull me behind one of those columns I could bring my leg straight up in the air, rest my ankle on your shoulder and you could fuck me.� She whispered into his ear.

�Gods damn it, witch!� He hissed, jerking his dress robes over the front of him to hide the sudden erection her teasing evoked.

�So�you probably would have struck by now?� Harry asked. Hermione gave him a sad shrug and nodded.

�Yes�people are beginning to leave, I would have probably lifted several pieces of jewelry, a couple of wallets and completely fleeced at least two of the wealthiest visitors.� She said.

�And Dad?� Draco asked, smiling. �You said you would have saved him for last, what would you have been doing with him?�

�That depends on where I caught him, Draco.� She gave him a saucy wink. �I could have my hands in his pockets searching for treasure or I could have him tied up inside his carriage��

�Too much! I�ve already seen you two in action I don�t need to hear about it.� Harry said, a nauseated expression on his face.

�You two aren�t very discreet if Potter has walked in on you too.� Draco said, shaking his head, still not quite believing that his father was carrying on like a teenage boy with his witch.

�You didn�t actually walk in on us, Draco. We weren�t doing anything when you popped in�unlike poor Harry.� Hermione said, laughing when Harry blushed to the roots of his hair.

�Seriously? How did you manage that, Potter?� Draco didn�t think Harry had full access to the manor.

�They didn�t lock her office door.� Harry muttered, looking away in embarrassment. Draco blinked rapidly, a bit bug-eyed for a moment before he started laughing again and shook his head at his father.

�You really are a perverted old bastard.�

�Shut up, Draco.� Lucius frowned, stroking Hermione�s back. �It looks like tonight isn�t going to be the night, Potter. I suggest we go home and formulate another plan.�

�I think you may be right.� Harry sighed. �Let�s call it a night.�

�I�m going to slip into the ladies, I�ll meet you guys outside.� Hermione said, kissing Lucius softly before leaving the ballroom. The three wizards walked outside together, standing near the side of the building.

�Cigar?� Lucius offered, pulling a leather case from the inside breast pocket of his robes. �Cuban of course, top of the line, hand rolled by a wizard I know who owns a tobacco farm.� Harry and Draco both accepted his offer, the three of them getting lost in a cloud of fragrant smoke while they waited for Hermione.

�Turn around slowly and empty your pockets.� A soft female voice demanded. They turned slowly and came face to face with a woman in black leather, her wand pointed straight at them.

�Very funny, Mi�� Harry stopped when Lucius slapped him in the chest.

�I know my witch, Harry, this isn�t her.� Lucius said quietly. �This is who we�ve been waiting for.

TBC��

A/N:Sorry for the slow updates everyone (Cab2000) I have been seriously ill and only just began sitting up without dizziness and vomiting, gross I know, I couldn�t even care for my kids, had to send them to grandma. I wasn�t depriving you of updates I was just�.unconscious =(.

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