When Cullen went to his home village to meet with an old friend, he should have expected the trap. When the Inquisitor pleads with Dorian to use forbidden magic to try and save the Commander, the Magister is surprised - not so much by Maxwell's request, but for how readily Dorian himself agrees. There is no way it can end well.

Alistair is certain Darrian made a fatal mistake when he let the Antivan Crow live. When he discovers that the two left camp alone, he follows with the intent to protect his friend from the assassin. He comes to regret that decision.

Morrigan finds a letter from Darrian to their son, and realizes that this little family, only so recently united, has already been torn apart.

Halward Pavus goes through with the blood ritual to alter his son. It does not work out as intended.

Despite the very pressing Grey Warden matters requiring his attention, Darrian Tabris finds himself distracted by thoughts of the cursed child he will never meet and the lover who deserves better than a liar. Anders finds him sulking atop Vigil's Keep. His company helps.

Lucius Malfoy reflects on his feelings for his wife as the Dark Lord's return approaches.

The war is over, and the future of the Malfoy family uncertain. But it is the past Lucius asks his wife about, and Narcissa searches back in her memories for the answer. Post DH.

Sirius had no friends, he hated his family, and he was certain that he was doomed to Slytherin. But then he met a timid boy...and an arrogant one...and a jumpy one...

Narcissa has had her eye on the rich and handsome Lucius Malfoy for years, but the two have yet to meet. Oddly enough, it takes a very un-Slytherin-like act to get the proud pure-blood's attention...

Hermione visits a certain Death Eater in Azkaban, intent on finding out why he does the horrible things he does. She is surprised by his answer - and even more surprised when she understands.

Hermione has a rather odd encounter at Flourish and Blotts with none other than Lucius Malfoy.

Hermione runs into Lucius Malfoy at Flourish and Blotts again. But this time, he's not a customer - he's an employee.

Lucius and Narcissa have been spending time together for over a year. But though the two Slytherins flirt and confide in each other, they are not yet a "couple." That is, not until Lucius' final Christmas at Hogwarts.

Lucius Malfoy knows that the future of the Malfoy family depends on the success of his mission at the Ministry. Success will bring forgiveness for his disloyalty during the Dark Lord's absence. But failure will bring about his worst fears.

Lucius Malfoy knew that he and his family had enemies amongst the Dark Lord's supporters, but he never suspected how dearly the Malfoy family would pay for changing sides. Post-DH. Originally written for an "Ultimate Tragedy" contest.

Lucius Malfoy wakes up in his Manor to find his entire life has changed. Narcissa is nowhere to be found, Dobby is his servant again, and he's dangerously close to a vampire he must trust if he hopes to survive. But more horrific surprises await him in this new reality. Post DH. Rated M to be safe for violence, language, some intense themes .

Albus is off to Hogwarts! He expects to have a normal year, but the Potters can't stay out of danger. When a student is attacked, Albus is dragged into the Slytherin world of danger and deception, with his own head of house under suspicion of murder...and Albus begins to discover that not all is as it seems with his fellow Slytherins, his head of house - and himself.

Narcissa Malfoy's life has changed drastically since the Dark Lord's return. She now has to live with her husband in Azkaban and her son on a suicide mission. But she finally finds something that comforts her in this dark time...