Beyond the Kitchen Door
Chapter 6 of 7
Ladymage SamikoA little more discussion concerning a certain note… and a certain writer…
ReviewedBeyond the Kitchen Door
Hermione glanced through her letter. “Rather soon, isn’t it?” she remarked.
“Following Narcissa’s death, you mean?” Severus began neatly slicing carrots. “Contrary to popular belief, Lucius is surprisingly monogamous—“
“He is the sort one would expect to insist on his droit de seigneur,” Hermione interjected, smiling.
“—so I imagine he’s asking you as someone who can take care of his physical ‘needs,’ leaving his emotions untouched until he considers remarrying.”
She swept the carrots into the pot. “Being a lowly Muggle-born, you mean? Hmm. At least he’s polite; it’s quite a nice note, really.”
“Which deserves an enthusiastic response.”
“Quite.”
AN: The droit de seigneur is the (probably apocryphal) right of a lord to take the (possibly apocryphal) virginity of his serfs' brides on the wedding night.
Btb, I do feel a little sorry for Narcissa; in order to make these ménage fics work, we either have to kill her off or make her a complete shrew. Poor woman, missing out on all the fun…
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42 Reviews | 6.33/10 Average
Cute! I love how Lucius is so blind as to not see the obvious in front of him - and how these flashbacks give Hermione and Severus an edge they so often aren't allowed to have.
And Draco? Seems to be handling things rather well. Sensibly. And with reasonable (silk) expectations :-)
love it!
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Okay, specifically, I appreciate the interesting way you've unveiled the relationships between HG SS and dear Mr. LM. Also, the interesting luxurious gifts of the wizarding world.
Loved this look at how it all began! How typical of Lucius to send a letter as though he were conducting inquiries for a business merger--wonder if he asked for references? 
I don't get why Lucius would "think Hermione is a frustrated virgin"?? If he's already having threesomes with ss&hg then why would Severus interpret it that way??
Whoa! I can't imagine Hermione advertising her relationship to her friends. Can't wait to see this reaction.
I think one of those photos might end up framed on Hermione's wall. :)
:) Very cute.
Hee hee - forever a Slytherin, that Draco. :)
MUCH more expensive! :)
I love their way of thinking. *grin*
Not too much at all.
Enthusiastic response, can't wait.
Lucius has rather missed the boat this time.
Now that's what Draco should have taken a picture of.
This series is very cleverly written. You've fit a lot into your 100-word chapters. :)
Oh I'm sure that Draco will be made to sweat before he gets what he deserves.
lol---woot!
Excellent!!!
I do hope more is to follow.....
Brilliant update, I would have paid good money to "see" the look on Ron's face when not only seeing the gifts, but even more so Hermione's smickering face when showing them:-))
They need to focus on the problem at hand.
Ah Draco, you have learned well, you are a true Slytherin.
EXCELLENT!!!!!
i like the lack of blatant sexuality, it seems to highten the emotions - turn this into something other than a drabble please?
I think I'd love to see that picture for myself.
I can only imagine their night... Lucky girl.
Very nice little ensemble!