Dear Lucius Malfoy,

Mastering deception and con can only get a person so far. You avoided me the first time, yet here we are. Do you think you can live a life of trickery? Perhaps you do, perhaps you don't. I am not you. I am not a place where you can con your way out, I am the harsh wake-up call you need.

Doing the crime is easy, living with its consequences is hard, and owning up to it is almost impossible for some people. The only ones who do are those so loyal to their cause.

Which leaves me to wonder, Lucius, whether or not you're completely devoted to this 'dark lord'. I will admit I've never met the man. Why does it seem the most notorious people get off easy with their crimes? But, I have seen his grandfather, uncle, and a handful of his devout followers; your sister-in-law included. You want to prove yourself, but deep down you aren't truly capable of dying for your cause.

Which leaves me to believe that you have the ability to change. You've only rotted on your skin, but that's nothing a peeler can't cut. Your core is still strong and unblemished. You want what's best for your family. You want your son to grow up with an amazing life. Sure, you'll always have the same ordels, but you have to decide whether or not you act harshly on them is your decision.

The only person you need to impress is yourself.