Sounds Nice.

[Narcissa Malfoy]

Narcissa softly pulled on her emerald green silk bathrobe, throwing her hair into a messy bun. Slipping on a pair of slippers, she made her way to the grand staircase. Softly running her hand down the railing, Cissy took each step at a time, still hugging the cloth around her.

It was great to be home. She had missed it the entire time her and Tibby were gone. Not that she didn't enjoy it though. It was nice getting away from everything, just them. And now they were here, back in the middle of things. Cissy had a job at the ministry to keep her busy. She could have easily skipped the job, and stayed home, but she needed something to do. It was only a small job, one that didn't require much. Head of the Improper Use of Magic office. She was working under her sister, Bella, so it made it easy to enjoy it.

Softly clutching her stomach, Cissy stopped for a minute. She had been sick the past few mornings like clockwork, something she'd have to bring up with Tibby later, but for now, nothing was set in stone.

[Gabriella Lestrange]

The day was a nice one the this time of year, and it was a perfect excuse for her to go next door to visit her family. Though of course the real reason was the fact that her two cousins had returned home from wherever the hell they had been. Smootihing her white cotton dress, she stepped out of her own homes large door, calling out as she closed it.

"Twinky, I'm taking the girls over to Aunt Narcissa's, we won't be too long," as the two girls danced out of the door, she gave them an annoyed glance she shut it behind them, they were already half an hour late because Addy had insisted on changing her outfit about three times, and curling her hair. They were only going to Gabby's Aunt, even she didn't dress up for that, and she was the kind of girl who loved any excuse to dress up and show herself off.

"Finally ready are we," though it sounded scolding she said it in a teasing tone, more to Ally than anything, as there was no getting through to Addy, Gabby was the evil step mum to be, and she probably always would be to the girl. Taking the steps slowly, she dropped off the porch and made her way down across the gravel to the large brick wall that separated the two Manor houses. From the moment, Lucius Malfoy had purchased the house beside his for his Aunt as an engagement present, he had insisted on Corbin building a small doorway in the wall for easy access so the kids could go between houses freely, and so could the adults. When she reached the small wooden door she paused, waiting for the girls to open it, they loved going through it first, it must have been like the door in the secret garden for them after all, and it was really pretty surrounded by the ivy and all the other creepers that devoured the wall.

When it was open she stepped through and quickly crossed the perfectly manicured lawn of Malfoy Manor, Gabby was thankful that the main door was near to the gate, she didn't feel like trekking across half the grounds, after all both houses were huge, and so were their grounds. Making sure both girls were still with her she rapped loudly on the door, before opening, there was no need to wait for an answer, she had merely done it to make their presence known. It was always necessary to usher the two Black-Jacksons twins in as they were as stubborn as their Mother, so Gabriella did it as quickly and painfully as they could, thankful Narcissa would be able to distract them soon.

Seeing her elderly Aunt she gave her a warm smile and walked over to the living room, the girls feet echoing behind her.

"Hello Auntie," she said in a sweet voice and an equalling sweet smile as she dropped a kiss on the old woman's face. The reply was huffy and expected. "I suppose you've come to see you cousin and not me." To this Gabby didn't bother answering, it was what the old woman always said to her when she came to visit.

Before she could change the subject, her Aunt hollered loudly "NARCISSA! Gabriella is here to see you," turning back to Gabriella the woman gave her a warm smile. "She was just taking a bath, she will be with you in a minute my dear," and with that she turned to the kids and began to lavish praise and attention on them. Just what they needed.

[Narcissa Malfoy]

Narcissa made her way down the staircase, slipping off her robe and laying it on a chair. A bath sounded nice. Something she hadn't done in a while.
Hearing her name, Cissy picked up the robe again and slipped it back on. When Narcissa wanted you, you went. Listening to the last part of the womans sentence, her face lit up. It was nice to get visitors every now and then.

Making her way to the door, Cissy hugged her cousin.

"Hey Gab," She said, excited. "And you brought the girls!" Cissy added, holding out her arms for hugs. Allie was first of course, and though Addy was strong headed, she had always liked Narcissa. Slowly, she followed suit.

"Too much like your mother." Narc laughed, placing a quick hand on Addy's shoulder. "How have things been?"

[Gabriella Lestrange]

From where she was sat beside her Aunt, listening to stories of what Draco had been up to at the Ministry and how family members she had never heard of had been sending congratulations cards for Gabriella and Corbin, she saw Cissy descend and rose quickly to her cousins hug.

"Hey you," the blonde girl looked at peaky to Gabby, but she didn't want to say anything in front of everyone, if it was for the reason she thought, Narcissa might not want her Mother in Law and the twins knowing.

Staying back while the girls hugged their Aunt, she smiled slightly, it was fun to be around family, and having Cissy around would definately make things more laid back, usually whenever she was here she got pulled into conversations about how to decorate the dining room, or how to landscape the garden so it looked classier. Stepping closer to her cousin she smiled again and whispered in her ear. "Are you ok?"

[Narcissa Malfoy]

Cissy rose from the twins and pulled her robe tighter around her.
"Morning stuff, you know." She added in a whisper to her cousin. "Nothing for sure yet, though." Cissy smiled and grabbed Addy and Allie by the hands.

"Come on girls. Lets go get you guys something. Tea, Water, Gabby?" Cissy asked, motioning for her cousin to follow her.

"We need to go on our much needed shopping trip soon, too." Narcissa laughed, making her way to the kitchen and grabbing four glasses. Pausing for a moment, Cissy held her stomach. She hated this feeling, though in the long run it had its rewards. Just wait until she found out... If it was indeed true, the entire household would be uprooted with joy.

[Gabriella Lestrange]

Nodding lightly, she fixed a smile on her face, not wanting anyone to find their whispered words suspicious. Giving her Aunt a small wave as Cissy headed towards the kitchen, she almost laughed at the dissapproving and almost disappointed look on the woman's face that they were all leaving her.

Slipping her shoes off as they walked she tossed them lightly behind the door, and padded silently across the foyer, it was so similar to her own house and always made her smile. It was nice, it meant she always felt at home here, even more than she would have normally.

"Water would be nice thanks Cis," giving her cousin a smile, she hopped up onto the stool at the breakfast table that her Aunt had grudgingly had installed when Draco and Gabby had refused to eat at the formal dining room for cereal. "Shopping it is, we should try some of those Muggle shops, they're always fun," grinning she made room for Ally has she hopped up on the stool beside her. "It'll be great if you are, we can be houses together, and between you and me, I think Triston is expecting."

[Narcissa Malfoy]

Cissy poured her cousin some water, and each of the girls some juice. Pulling off her robe again, she draped it over a chair. Cissy had been getting hot and cold flashes lately, another sign. Sitting on a stool, she crossed her legs and sipped her water. She loved how cozy the house was, and though it was huge, it was easy to call home.

"Is she really? I'll have to see her. Hunter's right?" Narc asked, turning to stop Addy from stealing her sisters drink.
"I'm happy for her. She'll have to come on our shopping trip. Love the muggle stores too. So cute and fitting."

[Gabriella Lestrange]

Taking the glass gratefully she swallowed a large mouthful first before saying anything, she hadn't realised how thirsty she actually was. It seemed a long day of doing nothing but supervising the kids, Twinky and the pets, then bring them here really built up her thirst level.

Turning on her chair she mimicked her cousin and crossed her legs, facing her she smiled knowingly, it was such a pain being so early in pregnancy, all the sickness and hot flushes, at least Gabby's had more or less calmed down now. Both Triston and Cissy had it coming. "Yep Hunter's," at first when her friend had told her, she was worried it would stir up old memories, but the girl was strong and seemed fine.

Watching Cissy dicipline the girl she smiled, it was nice not to have to do the job, after all Narcissa held more authority over them than she did. "I'll make sure to ask her, she should be coming over tomorrow, I think the girls are at Bella, so I'll have the house to myself," she tried not to let it show how much of a relief it was for her that she didn't have to look after the girls, they were extremely tiring.

[Narcissa Malfoy]

"Oh thats a plus. They can wear you out." Cissy commented truthfully, looking to the girls with a knowing smile. "You guys should come see me, or i'll come, either way. I have the day off tomorrow, and I'd like to see her. Its been too long."

Cissy reached behind her for her robe again, pulling it on. She was always either burning up, or freezing.

[Gabriella Lestrange]

At least Cissy knew how much of a handful they could be and didn't see her relief as being there because she didn't want to look after someone else's, especially Bella's kids. That's what most people thought whenever she complained about some new problem Addy had caused. Pushing thoughts of that nature away she picked up her glass again, and watched the water for a moment before taking a mouthful.

Pushing a lock of brown hair from her face she flashed Cissy a smile. "Just come over whenever, it's better than having everyone here spy on you," she spoke the last sentance in a whisper, there always seemed to be someone sneaking around the Malfoy Manor, especially that creepy house Elf they had gotten after the old one had been released. "Twinky will like to make lunch anyway, I mean something other than fish fingers and chips anyway."

[Narcissa Malfoy]

"What a shame, you girls might not get your way for once." Cissy laughed, looking to her nieces. "You can eat real food for once." She added, running a hand through Addy's hair.
"And I'd love that. So true. You're never alone here.." Cissy trailed off with a chuckle. It was indeed the truth. There was always a relative sneaking around, or a house elf. Cissy had questioned moving there in the first place, but it was a nice home.

[Gabriella Lestrange]

Smiling again, she gave the girls an amused look. It would do them good to hear from someone other than Gabriella that they couldn't always have their own way, Corbin of course didn't help by the fact that he spoiled them stupidly. The infuriating man, it was a good job she loved him.

"You should have seen them the other day, Twinky tried to serve them, fish or something and Addy threw a tantrum over it, naturally Alisia followed," pursing her lips slightly she glanced at the blonde girl, she was disappointed she'd let her sister simply lead her again, as Gabby knew for a fact that girl had tried some earlier when it had been ready and she had loved it. "If you want to get away we've always got a spare room... or 10".

[Tiberius Malfoy]

He was passing through the kitchen, humming some little dandy, as he wrinkled his nose. The apothecary had a way of leaving a lingering scent on you if you didn't take five showers a day. He had four down, and was due for another one. He paused, listening to snippets of conversation and laughed, amusingly

"Ladies, ladies. There are no -spies- in the Malfoy Manor, I assure you"

[Narcissa Malfoy]

"Just might take you up on that one of these days," Cissy added to her cousin with a laugh. Pulling off her robe, she set it on the back of her chair for the hundredth time today. No doubt she'd be freezing again in a matter of minutes.

"Hey, you." She added to Tibby as he entered the kitchen, shaking off his comment with a smile. Maybe not, but there were definitely enough family members to go around.

[Gabriella Lestrange]

"Well my offer is always open" it would be fun to have someone else i nthe hosue, especially Narcissa who could discipline the kids.

Turning to see her cousin she gave him a warm smile. "It's hard to believe when we have a prime example here," wiggling her eyebrows she laughed and slipped from her chair, giving him a warm embrace. "Long time no see Tibby, next time you take a trip, remember to tell me ok?" Grinning again she hopped back on her chair and picked up her drink, taking another mouthful as she watched the twins throw each other looks that she couldn't decode.