𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐨𝐲 | 𝐒. 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐞

i.

December 21st, 1980.

(and for clarification, esmé was in the same year as the marauders.)

"you love me deep down."

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Esmé walked down the streets of London and walked inside an apartment building. Taking an elevator up all sixty-six floors. 

She got out and walked into her very large penthouse, taking a seat in her luxurious living room. An owl swooped in through the open window and a letter landed in her lap. She scoffed as she finished reading it.

Lucius expected her to join him and Narcissa for the holidays after they hadn't spoken since his last year at Hogwarts? It wasn't going to happen. And she'd only showed up to their wedding for Cissy.

Another letter came, this time from Narcissa.

Dear Esmé,

Lucius and I assumed you weren't going to come but can you please do it for me?  I know you don't particularly like seeing your brother, but it would mean a lot if you came. I wanted to spend some time with everyone before the baby's born since I won't be able to get out much.

Love,

Narcissa.

Now Esmé felt bad, she groaned. She looked down at her some-what long, red acrylic nails, as thought about what to do. 'You're doing this for Cissy and Cissy only.' She thought.

"Gigi!" She yelled and a small house elf appeared in front of her. 

"Yes Ms. Malfoy?" Gigi asked.

"Pack my bags and get my fur coat, now."

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So, after the elf packed all her things and Esmé put on her long, black fur coat over her short white pinstriped dress, they apparated to Malfoy Manor. 

Heels clicking along the pavement, she walked up to the front door and knocked on it. Dobby opened it and she walked inside the home, with Gigi following behind her. Esmé was greeted by a pregnant Narcissa and a silent Lucius. "Are our parents here?" She asked.

She tossed her coat onto the small elf and Gigi quickly hung it up.

Her brother nodded and Esmé looked at him. "Cissy's too? And I assume you invited Bellatrix, Rudolphus and the Snape boy."

"Well, yes. If that's alright."

"It is."

She walked into the large dining room and saw Severus Snape sitting there, by himself. "Still bitter about Lily?" She asked as she took a seat across from him.

"Shut it Malfoy."

"Oh come on Severus, we know each other, and not to mention, we were best friends at Hogwarts."

He looked at her. "I wouldn't say best friends Esmé, I think that's a bit of a stretch. Don't you?" He said.

"No it isn't, because you love me deep down."

"I don't love you, and I never will."

"Yes, because you love Lily Potter. She's married now and is having a child soon. You could've been the one she's married too, but no. You messed up."

"I know, and I hate myself for it."

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(A/N: Short intro chapter, lmk what you guys think!)

Word count: 470 words.