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Post by Marlena Samhain on Jul 18, 2009 21:27:40 GMT
A horse drawn carriage is heard upon the fine stones of the walkway that led up the Manor. Two black stallions were drawn to a halt by the lead horseman as his leather clad hands tied their reins just next to his seating position. He then lowered himself to open the door for the lady within.
A slender hand took his as she stepped out, long flowing dark blue fabric of her dress showed her slim figure of a refined woman that was wealthy. She had been appointed as an over searer of the shops in Hogsmeade while the owners were away and wanted to get to the know patrons that often visited them.
Marlena was a long time friend of Draco Malfoy, but had yet to meet his father. Tipping her hat slightly to the driver she spoke, "It maybe a while before I return, I will send an owl when I will need assistance again, thank you for your time." He nodded back to her as he got upon the carriage and rode off. She watched for a moment and then walked up to the ornate door. A velvet gloved hand reached out and gently knocked upon the door.
She stood back enough to where the servant inside could fully see their guest before opening the door to her.
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Post by Grimley the House elf on Jul 19, 2009 23:41:56 GMT
**Opens the door, looking nervous and excited as always**
Sir Miss! Who might you be?! The master does not let in people he does not know!
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Post by Marlena Samhain on Jul 20, 2009 7:02:58 GMT
As the door opened and the servant spoke, She replied, "I am a long time friend of your Master's son, Draco. I have been away for a very long time, and thought it be best to properly introduce myself to his father if I may please. I am also the one taking care of the shops in Hogsmeade as I was recently appointed to. If this is a bad time, I can always return."
She had hoped it had not been and awaited for the house elf's reply.
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Post by Grimley the House elf on Jul 20, 2009 17:47:50 GMT
**Tugs his ears in distress and squeals**
Very well, Sir Miss! You can come in!
**Stands back to let her enter**
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Post by Marlena Samhain on Aug 4, 2009 9:47:36 GMT
((Apologies for the delay, had a few things to iron out before I could continue))
Marlena glanced at the elf for a moment in the way he was tugging his ears. It had been a while since she had seen a proper submissive house elf so it was quite a refreshing change. As the elf moved to the side to allow her in she spoke,
"I shall ask Mr. Malfoy later if it would be alright to treat you with a gold piece for your patience and proper manners. It's not often I see a elf with such these days. The last one I encountered had a most unfortunate, ending."
She then allowed her eyes to take in the beauty of the main hallway of the Manor. She had known Draco for a while but didn't realize just how very well to do his family was. She was wealthy herself, but she lived a more country style of life. Turning back to the elf she spoke,
"If you would be so kind as to direct me to where Mr. Malfoy is, I do not wish to intrude where I should not be."
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Post by Lucius Malfoy on Aug 10, 2009 21:49:16 GMT
*Strides into the entry hall, swinging his pimpstick*
That will not be necessary. I am here.
Be off with you elf.
*Sneers as his slave scurries away*
How may I be of service to you my girl?
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Post by Marlena Samhain on Aug 10, 2009 22:59:44 GMT
Her lips curled up into a soft smile when she heard his voice. Turning around to greet him more properly, she curtsied to him and lowered her face for a moment in respect to him.
"Greetings, it is a pleasure to finally meet you. I have known your son for a long time but yet have met his family. I will be over seeing some of the shops in town while their owners are away and wanted to make myself known so I could become a trusted shop keeper to those thay may go there."
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Post by Lucius Malfoy on Aug 10, 2009 23:06:13 GMT
How thoughtful of you to come in person, rather than using the less personal though more conventional owl.
You mention my son?
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Post by Marlena Samhain on Aug 10, 2009 23:12:24 GMT
"Thankyou, I always thought the owl service was quite impersonal. And indeed I do. I've known him for many years now as he has helped me through some rather difficult times as a needed friend."
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Post by Lucius Malfoy on Aug 10, 2009 23:16:46 GMT
*Looks quizzical*
How is it that a woman such as yourself has found company in a boy like Draco?
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Post by Marlena Samhain on Aug 10, 2009 23:36:58 GMT
"I was surprised at that myself. I was out one night after a long time relationship broke up and was just not myself. I wasn't thinking clearly and he managed to keep me from harm that night. I was very distraught. The last thing I remembered was being in Diagon Alley, and next I awoke to being tended to. It still is all pretty foggy in my mind. Since then we have kept in contact and a friendship grew. Though there is nothing further than that. I just like that I can confide in someone and not be judged for it. He is very mature for his age."
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Post by Lucius Malfoy on Aug 11, 2009 17:46:17 GMT
I am pleased that my family can serve you so well.
May I offer you a drink?
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Post by Marlena Samhain on Aug 12, 2009 6:05:36 GMT
"Thank you, I was grateful as well, I would do anything for your son should he require it and for your family as well. I owe him alot. And that would be lovely, though may I get it for us? I wouldn't dream of such a prominent man like yourself doing a servant's work." She respectfully nodded to him.
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Post by Lucius Malfoy on Aug 12, 2009 11:03:19 GMT
*Nods approvingly*
Very well my lady, I have a fine selection for you to choose from.
And then we shall speak of your business.
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Post by Marlena Samhain on Aug 15, 2009 20:06:11 GMT
(Apologizes for being absent was running a 101 fever the past few days.)  Marlena glanced over to the wine cabinet. Her eyes were filled with curiosity as she gazed over the various selections. Walking over with confidence in her stride, she opened the cabinet carefully and got out a Château Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion 1982, she knew these were quite pricey but, she would be willing to replace any stock of his that was used if was asked to. It's flavouring was unique and it especially would always perk her up when she was needed to be. It was a deep colour of crushed blackcurrants and had a bouquet of spice, vanilla, coconut and ripe raspberries. Taking out two wine glasses, she set them aside. She then very carefully opened the wine bottle showing the strength she had in her hands from the years of hard work she did. Taking and pouring the contents into each glass, she then made a chilled wine bottle bowl appear with fine ice and placed the bottle with in it and then closed the doors to the cabinet. Reaching for the two glasses, Marlena then walked over to where Mr. Malfoy was and politely handed him one. "I do hope this would be alright. It is quite a tantalizing mix." She awaited for him to make the toast if he wished to. |
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