These fan fics are to show appreciation to Ms Rowling for her amazing imagination.

All characters mentioned are her copyright exclusivly and I only use them here as an appreciation of her huge talent.

“You would not do that, not after what you said in the house!” I retorted.

“No you are right, I have witnesses far more powerful than my guests, my great, great, great grandmother for one, and others who are waiting for your return. News will be circulating already, I have no option but to continue down the path my fore fathers have laid.” He sighed and walked towards the maze. I had no option but to follow.

“So you see we have a large task ahead of us. You will need some appropriate attire, a wand and a broom stick.” I couldn’t help it, I just started laughing uncontrollably, the though of these mature and intelligent people using wands and flying around on broomsticks was just too much for tonight. Lucius looked furious; he snatched at the head of his walking cane and pulled out a stick. Pointed it at me and simply stated “Silencio” I shut up immediately. Very strange I looked at the stick and shivered.

“Is that your wand?” I enquired

“Yes, and it is not humorous, rather it and I are totally serious, you really have no idea have you? A demonstration I think let’s see maybe some birds ‘Avis’” A flock of birds flew from the tip of the wand “Some magic you will be accustomed to I presume muggle magicians manage this one”

I grinned rather unconvinced. Lucius laughed “There are many uses for a wand my dear Anna. Many of which over time you will master. But to do so you will need your own wand. Mr Ollivander will find a wand that is appropriate for you tomorrow”.

I shivered in the moonlight, the temperature had fallen quickly and there was a chill in the air.

“Are you tired? We have a busy time ahead so for a final demonstration I will take you to your room. Narcissa thought it may be apt for you to stay here this evening. As usual she is correct; Accio” a coin arrived in the garden “A simple summoning spell my dear Anna do not look so surprised.” He flicked the coin and it spun in the air “Portus cubiculum” catching the coin he took my hand, looking straight at me he grinned “This will be rather a pull, and I should think, proof enough”. With that he handed the coin to me. “Just hold it and wait” In less than a minute I felt a tug at my inside and then darkness when the air cleared we were standing inside the house.

“As you see, nothing to laugh about” he smirked “Now rest, this is your room, if you need anything just call an elf, they are here to serve.”

“Er, how do I ‘call an elf’” I asked nervously, not wanting to seem stupid.

“Try it, just say ‘Zante come’ and she will be here. She is your elf while you are in my manor; if you state just ‘elf’ and any will arrive.”

“Elf” I said, feeling totally daft but with some authority and nothing happened.

Lucius laughed “Elf” he roared with a pop and elf appeared in the room. Turning to face the small creature he advised it to listen for my somewhat feeble attempts to summon an elf and attend to my every need. “Anna, breakfast is at 7.00am sharp in the dining room, Zante will apparate here at 6.30 to ensure you are ready. Narcissa and I will be waiting, I bid you goodnight and sleep well”

He turned, touched the handle and left, without opening the door. I sat on the sumptuous four poster bed the elf stood there “Is there anything you need Ms Jameson?” she enquired

“No thank you, what is your name?” I asked trying to be polite

“Madam does not need my name, I am not worthy of this respect, just call me elf. We know of the Malfoy-Jamesons, we do not wish to speak against you” she bowed backwards and with a click disappeared.

I layback on the bed, my head was spinning. I took the invitation scroll from my pocket and unrolled it. There w my old friend the watermark just curled up at the foot of the scroll. “Oh” I said “So now you sleep who are you anyway?”

His head rose and he grinned “The cane head, I am Lucius’ closet companion, his magic. Tell me anything and I tell him. Keep me close and Lucius’ will always be with you. You did well to bring me, do not loose me; there will not be another imprint. For now I and he are yours, sweet dreams” He winked and lowered his head, as I did too. I slept dreamlessly until 6.00am. I sat up and saw the scroll on the Emerald bedspread the snake was still sleeping but had left a message saying “Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life.”