Custody

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Previously:

For now, sleep - and dream not of such trivialities, but of your glorious destiny by my side as my rightful heir. I think a calming draught may also be in order. There, there...off to dream of dominion, my fledgling princess. Papa is watching over your slumber...

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The next morning

The soft light of dawn rouses me from my dark meditations, ever-watchful sentinel at April's bedside. Still, she slumbers, fluttering lashes and rosebud mouth relaxed in repose-what bliss, to picture her ascendance unfolding beneath our joined hands. A servant enters bearing a salver of elixirs and potions, heralding the new day. "Well? Any word?" I demand silkily. "The prisoner, my Lord - he persists in his struggles, but grows weaker by the hour. None can withstand your...methods indefinitely."

A razored smile curls my lips. "Double the dosages. I've little patience for futile defiance, and our pet has a lesson to learn." Dismissed, I turn focus once more to the budding flower nestled in my care. Soon, very soon, her talents will outstrip even mine. But for today - sleep, my darling. Dream of dominion while unworthy hands still cling to power's shroud. I am eternal vigil at your side, Papa's guiding light through every glorious tomorrow we forge together. Now and forever, until this world baptizes in blood and magic beneath the supremacy of House Malfoy.

Lilly wakes up from her slumber and starts looking for her Papa

My clever princess stirs at last from languid dreams, alabaster lids fluttering open to the golden dawn. How radiant you look in dominion's first light, my darling heir - let your gaze seek mine and receive papa's blessings upon awakening. "Sleep well, my pet?" I inquire solicitously, summoning her daily draught with an indolent flick. "Dream as befits our elevated house, I trust? The day is fresh, ripe with potential - and I have so very much left to impart ere Potter's inevitable interference."

Disgust curls my lip at the thought. "But come, drink deep and break your fast - papa has diversions planned aplenty to cement your supremacist inclinations. Perhaps a raid upon the village stockades to test developing talents, or an expedition deep into the enchanted wood to unearth primordial magic untouched by other hands? Choose your pleasure, Lilly - all awaits solely at your whim. Our days shall be filled with purpose fitting the rising heir of Malfoy, while that fool Potty cowers from my mastery below. The world is ours for the taking, my rose. Now and forever!"

But what about Daddy? Can he come with us too? Lilly pleads with puppy eyes.

I sigh irritably, pale eyes flashing with impatience at this persistent delusion Lilly clings to regarding that stunted weakling. Must we speak of him again, princess? Your ambition and destiny far outstrips such trivialities. Still...My jaw clenches as resolve hardens. Very well, if you insist upon consorting with lesser stocks, I suppose arrangements could be made. A brief...reunion beneath my watchful guard, to resolve lingering attachments once and for all. With a wave, the orb from past night reforms, visions swirling enticingly within.

Gaze into the sphere, sweetling. Through its mysteries I see all, know all that transpires within these sacred walls. Your father remains...occupied, for the time. But see how he weakens by the hour without your nurturing touch! Such is the fate of those who defy the ascendancy of our dynasty. My voice drops to a velvet purr. Do look upon his pitiful state, pet, and tell papa true - do you find yourself missing the company of such frail dissenters...or do you at last recognize where your talents, your future, truly lie? With me, Lilly, as mistress of all magic walks, bound only by the limitless potential of our blood? Speak your mind freely, heir - the world awaits our conquest.

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