I have to agree with your assessment of who would be the most dangerous. People tend to under estimate the 'gentler sex', much to their own demise.

Awesome... Can't wait for an update!=)

Great chapter.  Too bad there hasn't been any updates on this tho.  Tamara

Ares huh?  I always did like that god.  This story is very written and brilliant plot.  Tamara

Yes, Narcissa to me is a strong woman. A doormat could not be the successful partner of Lucius obviously. I never saw her as ruthless as you have portrayed her though, but I did enjoy your story.

The idea of Narcissa acting independently is good.  Her burning her black market wand is a good touch.  Since Mr. Butler is alone and has a weakness for pornography, I thought Narcissa could have obtained more from him by flirting with him then by offering him money.  He sounds desperate enough that she would only have to flirt.