Hmm, I'm not a big fan of Lucius stories, but I'm willing to see where this one goes for a little while..

This is an intriguing beginning. I look forward to reading more!

An intriguing start.

This is such a good introduction to what promises to be a fabulous story. I love the fact that Severus has not lost his touch at eviscerating miscreants. He does it so well and his putdowns cut right to the core...almost literally. I sense with Lucius and Severus that they've had many years to practice winding each other up, yet I think Severus definitively won this round with Lucius squirming at the thought of a business bringing in such a princely (sorry) sum. :D

A nice, plausible beginning, with Severus and Lucius very true to canon.  I find myself with a sneaking sympathy for Lowsley, though--true, he seems to have the brains of a gnat, but having the guts to sit through an exit interview like that without fleeing in terror, completely crumbling into pieces, or bursting into tears does show a certain amount of courage.  Perhaps he's a Gryffindor?  Either way, something tells me the new assistant will be. 

I've read this chapter somewhere else, I think. It's frighteningly familiar. *grin* That said, it's still entertaining and I look forward to the next chapter. ^_^

Good to see Severus at his acid tongued best.