Wine?

[Narcissa Malfoy]

Narcissa entered the leaky cauldron, her hair was pinned up in a bun and her lips rouged. She had been to do some work, death eater business and had decided to have a drink. She was supposed to be meeting her sister later today, they where to discuss the changes that would be happening within Hogwarts along with Severus if he turned up.

Narcissa walked to the bar and ordered a glass of wine and found herself a secluded booth while she waited for her sister to turn up. Many witches and wizards entered the pub but most didn’t see her she sat and sipped her wine surveying the people that passed through.

It was interesting that soon their lives would change, they would be following their rules and life would be better. Lucius would be at home Draco would be powerful and those people that were blood traitors would pay.

[Ron Weasley]

Ron Weasley entered the Leaky Cauldron cautiously. You could never be too careful now-a-days. Anyone could be suspected as a death eater, and anyone could attack at any moment. Luckily he was of age now. And able to use magic without being penalized. One quick glance around and he seemed safe. He hadn't seen Narcissa or anyone else that looked suspicious.

He stepped up to the bar and ordered a small fire whiskey. Only planning on staying for a bit before returning to the Burrow. School was starting soon, and he would have to get his new school supplies. Whatever that may be.

He knew that things were going to be very different at Hogwarts. Rumor had it, that Snape was becoming Headmaster. And supposedly someone else was going to be the Headmistress. At least thats what he had heard from his father. But it wasn't yet known who that Headmistress was going to be.

[Narcissa Malfoy]

Narcissa glanced up to be almost blinded by a mass of red hair, oh great she thought tapping her finger nails on the oak table, a weasley how she hated them. Especially their father, Narcissa smirked at least Lucius had given him a hard time at work.

She frowned where was Bella? Narcissa hated the fact Bella could keep normal time she’d always be an hour later than the time you would agree. Narcissa picked up her wine glass and walked to the bar next to Ron, even though Ron was very tall Narcissa still just towered over him. “Another glass Tom” Narcissa said taking a seat at the bar and waiting impatiently for Tom.

Taking the glass she shot a glare at Ron, she guessed she could get her own back on the whole family when she was teaching. Smirking she started to think up some punishments she could issue out, Narcissa didn’t really want the job but at least this would be a perk.

[Ron Weasley]

Although the voice sounded like a woman, it had the same, icy tone as Draco Malfoy's and even Lucius Malfoy's. He glanced up. Just as he had suspected. Narcissa Malfoy. She had a devilish grin on her face. He wondered what she could be thinking about. Must be something she enjoyed. Maybe it was torture. He wondered if they did that a lot. 5 years ago, the Trio had met a house elf by the name of Dobby. And it just so happened that he was the Malfoy's house elf. But as it turns out, Harry had set him free. Ron couldn't imagine what Dobby's life must have been like.

He actually couldn't imagine what the House Elves lives will be like when they return to Hogwarts. The hundreds of elves who work the kitchens, including Dobby. And if the students lives are terror, think of the elves, who are required to do what the professors say.

After deep consideration, two words finally escaped his mouth, "Afternoon Narcissa"

[Narcissa Malfoy]

Narcissa sipped her wine; she heard Ron greet her and blinked slowly before turning her head to look at him. She ran her tongue along her teeth as she fixed him with an icy stare, “Hello” she said pursing her lips.

She couldn’t believe she had been reduced to talking to a blood traitor, when Bellatrix arrived she was going to give her a piece of her mind. “Ermm did you want something?” she asked “Or are you just here to waste my time” she said rolling her eyes. She hated Ron not just because of his family but his friends, it was Harry Potter that ruined her life but it was her time her chance to get her own back on the boy that was constantly taking from her family.

Narcissa wondered if these people even thought that she might have nothing better to do than make small talk with them. Like she cared. Yes Narcissa’s patience had run rather thin since last year, she was all business now.

[Ron Weasley]

"Well, i would say neither. Is it wrong to greet someone of....your status?" he said rather coldly. He wasn't that fond of the Malfoy's, just as much as they were at his family. It was said that if the Weasley's hadn't "loved" muggle borns, or even half bloods, they could be with the "in-crowd". But the Weasley's never wanted that kind of "fame" if thats what you could call it.

Look at the Malfoy's. They're evil, mean, rude and much more that Ron would never say. And even after all the Malfoy's and the Weasley's had been through, he still greeted her. And how was he greeted back? Coldly. Almost like he was a stuffed animal that was once a little girls, that she had grown out of and no longer wanted.

[Narcissa Malfoy]

Narcissa raised an eyebrow, how dare he speak to her like that? Pursing her lips she sipped her drink as she surveyed him “I suppose not” she said glancing back around the pub.

Narcissa was worried someone would see her with Ron, a death eater maybe…she couldn’t risk it, she knew that no one was safe at the moment, even her. “Well err it was nice talking to you” she said suddenly becoming very formal, she quickly downed her glass and stood up, “But I err have to go” Narcissa decided that she had better pick up her meeting with Bellatrix later.

“See you at school” she added with a smile.

[Ron Weasley]

Ron's eyes followed her as she attempted to leave the pub. "school? Are you teaching there?" he asked completely horrified. That grin that she had upon her face gave it away though. Great. He wondered what other teachers were going to be there. Other death eaters more like it. Everyone will have a watchful eye on them all the time. Especially Harry.

Harry. He was in so much danger going back to school. At least thats how Hermione felt. Ron is quite happy to do whatever Harry does. But if Narcissa is there, he can't imagine who else will be. Minus Snape of course.

[Narcissa Malfoy]

Narcissa smiled, “why? Did you not know?” She smirked “Oh I am surprised, I thought your father would have told you…although maybe they didn’t think to inform him…a man of his position it probably wasn’t worth their time.” Narcissa flicked her hair and glanced back around the pub “you’d better tell you little friends to watch their backs, life’s going to get more difficult for them”

Narcissa knew they would try to make her life difficult so she figured the sooner she explained their situation the better off she would be. At least her sister would be there to dole out the harsh punishments. Narcissa wasn’t too good with the violence, and the sight of blood made her feel faint…still putting on a harsh front would at least keep them off her back…hopefully.

[Ron Weasley]

Stunned, he turned back around. Great. Narcissa Malfoy, confirmed to be at Hogwarts. What a joy. and with Snape moving around the school. This was just a happy day wasn't it. and how she insulted his father. This was not good. He was going to have to contact Hermione and Harry quickly. As soon as he had a chance. Who knows what sorta dark things will be going on now. Hopefully at least one of the old teachers would be there. Preferably Professor McGonagall. She would keep things running smoothly.

And hopefully Hagrid would be there. He would keep things "happy"...per say. Actually, Ron would be happy with anyone there. Anyone old...except Snape.

"Right...see you in school" he finally said.

[Narcissa Malfoy]

Narcissa pursed her lips and raised her eyebrows amusedly at Ron, “I’m sure your looking forward to it” she replied dryly, one thing was certain she thought this school year was going to be interesting, she’d never taught before but there was always time to learn something new and the dark lord had insisted upon her taking a position there.

“I’ll be seeing you” and with that Narcissa disappeared out of the shop her cloak sweeping behind her. Bellatrix would be interested to hear her about this…interesting encounter.