White Flower; Black Dragon

Christmas Eve


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Came Christmas Eve I d atd at the front door with a gift in hand - it was for her. I had no trouble convincing the Headmaster that I really needed to visit the Malfoy\'s for Christmas Eve - I just informed him that I could collect information about the Dark Lord while being there. There was a gleam in the old man\'s eyes when I spoke of my reason. He knew something - does he know of my feelings for her?

I heard the sound of a door being unlocked - here comes the elf, I thought to myself. None of the Malfoy\'s ever answered the door, except one time when Draco was testing his new toys in the entrance hall, as a little boy of seven. I wanted her to answer the door - I wanted to see her smile, her blue eyes look into my own and reassure me that I am welcomed. Tonight I was going to spend as much possible time around her - I didn\'t care what Lucius would think, I knew he would be flirting with a new employee from the Ministry.

\"Master Snape,\" the elf bowed hesitantly. \"The Mistress is expecting you in the dining area.\" Inwardly I was glad, I hadn\'t eaten in hours and this came to me as good news. The Malfoy\'s hired only the best chefs money could buy. Walking in I pulled my hood back - the snow from outside tumbled down onto the floor - turning into small puddles, (the rooms were always overheated in the manor).

I followed the house elf through the endless rooms until we reached large oak doors. This was the infamous dining room of the Malfoy\'s, where Lucius always entertained his guests. I pushed the door open; the house elf still huddled by my side. All the faces in the room turned to me - some I hadn\'t recognized were seated around Narcissa as she looked up at me with a satsified expression. \"Severus, you made it!\" She cried with glee.

\"Master Snape.\" The elf grinned - then backed away into the hallway where he took a runner.

\"I managed to convince the Headmaster to let me go this Christmas Eve.\" I spoke in my usual silky tone, admiring her beauty. Tonight she was wearing a revealing, elegant black dress. She looked sensational - I couldn\'t help but stare.

\"Ah, Severus ... you made it.\" Lucius entered the room and came forwards to pat me on the shoulder. On the inside I wanted to murder him - I wanted to rip him into pieces, the confident look of a bastard, I thought to myself.

\"I wouldn\'t miss it for the world.\" I exclaimed as my eyes wandered over to Narc - t - taking in her beauty - the gentle way her breasts heaved in her dress with every breath. It was too much for me to take; nonetheless I had to keep myself composed. It was going to be a difficult task for me this evening, to be in the presence of someone so beautiful and tempting, and not to touch.

The evening went on without a glitch. The food as usual was delicious - the wine was exceptional and the conversation interesting. I kept to myself mostly - ocassionally a stranger came by to introduce themselves, (mostly women). Mostly I was looking at Narcissa - she was interacting with a German Governor, I crossed my fingers and hoped that he would not attract too much of her affections.

Just as I was becoming hesitant to speak with her - she made it easier for me and crossed the entire room just to stand in front of me, making me almost tear at her clothing - I had to hold back. She could tell that something was the matter - she did something, which almost made me jump. She stroked my arm and spoke these very welcomed words - \"You look tense Severus, everything alright?\" I was speechless with her gentleness.

\"No - I\'m alright.\" Looking into her eyes I tried to elicit a response from her, one that I would die for.

\"Come for a walk with me if you would like?\" She smiled - her bare hand still on my arm - oh she was so warm, it drove me mad. I couldn\'t believe my luck; she actually wanted to walk with me - alone! Now it was my chance to consummate my lusts and love.

\"I\'d love that.\" I replied. Taking her hand in mine, we left the crowded area and walked through the endless rooms, through the front doors and right into the gardens. The sky was a navy blue, the stars glittered in the sky as the moon shone down upon us. While she walked with me we remained silent. I looked at her hand in my own - her nails were perfectly shaped and the moonlight glowed onto her white skin and made it look as though she were translucent. She looked like an angel - I longed for her to be my angel, my lover or even my wife. I had one obstacle - Lucius.

\"Lovely night isn\'t it?\" She asked, taking her hand away from mine - I felt as though my blood stopped circulating.

\"Indeed it is.\" I replied.

\"I brought you here for a reason, I wanted to ask you something - something very important.\" She looked serious now - my heart completely stopped. What was she going to ask? What was she going to say to me? Within I hoped it was a confession of love - or asking me if I loved her perhaps.

\"And exactly what would that be, Narcissa?\"ookeooked at her questioningly. A fierce desire within me wanted to take her into my arms and shower her with kisses. I knew exactly what I would do to her if she let me. I could see it now, just like in my dreams ... her naked skin against mine - our tangled bodies in a violently pleasurable embrace ... within her was the only place I truly wanted to be.

Athor\'s notes: aww, hopefully Narcissa will NOT refuse our dear little sevvie - and there are more surprises in store for the readers. Also a thanks to those WONDERFUL people who have reviewed this fan fic!