A long time had passed since the affair with little Sev, yet it also felt as though not much time had elapsed—only half a month, after all.
Lucius and Severus met on more than one occasion, even though each of them now led a department.
"Severus, perhaps you could ask the Dark Lord about that secret location," Lucius said. "You must understand, that cat enjoys the highest treatment in our house; it's almost better than mine, and Mother has always been so fond of it." Lucius's standing at home had already fallen below that of the cat.
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