Narcissa sits in the Malfoy Manor library reading a book aloud to Ellie, who is curled up against Narcissa and laying her head on Narcissa's shoulder. Ellie's eyes slowly close as she listens to Narcissa. She opens them again but they slowly close again. Ellie's head begins to fall off Narcissa's shoulder and Narcissa notices what's going on. "Are you tired Pet?" Narcissa asks.

"No." Ellie says as she raises her head, not wanting to end their time together.

"I think you are."

"I am not" Elie says as she yawns.

"Don't lie to me Pet."

"Fine." Ellie grumbles. "I'm tired." Narcissa checks her watch.

"Makes sense, it's nearly your bedtime."

"I do not have a bedtime." Narcissa chuckles in amusement. "Don't laugh at me!"

     "Bella makes sure you go to bed at around the same time every night. You have a bedtime."

     "Speaking of Bella, think she's back yet?"

     "Well since we haven't heard her cursing because something went wrong or cheering because something went right, I'm going to say no."

     "Fair point."

     "Come on, let's get you to bed." Narcissa places the book on the end table and Ellie stands up. Narcissa follows and they go upstairs to Ellie's room. Ellie gets ready for bed while Narcissa sits on the edge of the bed. Narcissa tucks Ellie into bed and kisses her on the forehead. Narcissa goes to walk away but Ellie grabs her wrist.

     "Stay with me?" Ellie asks.

     "I've been with you all evening."

      "Please Mommy." Ellie sticks out her bottom lip. Narcissa smiles and rolls her eyes.

     "Fine." Narcissa says before kicking her heels off. "Just until you fall asleep." Ellie scoots over and Narcissa lays down next to her. Narcissa pulls Ellie into her arms and Ellie snuggles into Narcissa. "You know I need to spend time with my husband too."

     "Fuck Lucius. I'm cuter." Narcissa laughs.

     "Don't tell him I laughed at that."

     "You ruin all my fun."

     "Time to sleep Pet."

     "Goodnight Cissa."

     "Goodnight Ellie."

~~~~~~~

Pre-Ministry take over, post final Azkaban breakout

Narcissa walks into Ellie's room with two vials in her hand. Ellie is sitting at the desk writing in a notebook. "Hey Cissa." She says without looking up.

"How did you know it was me?" Narcissa asks.

"Well I knew it was either you or Bellatrix and you and Bellatrix's walks sound different. Your heels click while her boots stomp."

"And you noticed that? And how did you know it wasn't someone else?"

"I tend to notice small, insignificant things like that. I knew it wasn't someone else because the other Death Eaters and the grunts are too scared of Bellatrix to even talk to me, let alone in my room and alone. Also my father is busy at Hogwarts, Lucius doesn't like me, and Draco is like the other Death Eaters."

"Well anyways, I wanted to invite you to go shopping with me." Ellie looks up and turns in her chair.

"I thought we couldn't be seen together."

"First of all, that's because you wanted to hold my hand. Second of all, I have Polyjuice potion so we can do whatever we want." Narcissa holds up the vials and Ellie crinkles her nose in disgust. "What?"

"Polyjuice is the most disgusting of all the potions I've ever tasted. And most potions don't taste good."

"It will be fun. There's a special shop I want to take you to." Ellie raises an eyebrow.

"Oh?"

"Did you know there's a sex shop in Knockturn Alley?" Narcissa says with a smirk.

"How in the world do you know that? And how did I not?"

"Where do you think all our sex stuff came from?"

"Honestly? Never questioned it."

"Obviously I cannot be seen going in there, so I have always used Polyjuice potion. It's hidden away in an alley but it's still in public."

     "And why do I need one?"

     "Do you really want to be seen with a random woman in Diagon Alley, with Bellatrix's violent protectiveness and jealousy? Do you want it to get back to your father that you were in a sex shop?"

"Good point. Alright, let's go." Ellie stands and walks over to Narcissa. "And Bellatrix's protectiveness and jealousy isn't that violent."

"She threatens to kill anyone who even slightly looks at you the wrong way and she tortures Greyback every time he looks at you. And you two aren't even publicly together."

"Again, good point."

     "Once we're there, only address me as 'Mommy' and if you need to talk about Bella call her 'Missus', understand?"

     "Yes Mommy."

***

     "Hello ladies." The shopkeeper says as they walk in. "Miss Lyons, it has been awhile."

     "Yes it has." Narcissa replies as Ellie looks around in awe. Narcissa looks at Ellie and chuckles in amusement. "This is my new pet and we've come to pick some things out." The shopkeeper nods and goes back to what he was doing.

     "Lyons?" Ellie questions in a whisper.

     "Well I can't use my own name, that would defeat the purpose of the Polyjuice." Narcissa whispers back. "Now look around."

"But Lyons? Such a Gryffindor sounding name."

"Don't make me punish you in the middle of this store. It's allowed." Ellie gulps. The two look around a bit. Ellie stops at the books and browses them while Narcissa looks at lingerie. Ellie joins Narcissa after a few minutes. "Didn't see anything you like?"

"No." Narcissa glances at Ellie and sees something is off. "What?"

"Why don't you get some then?"

"I'm not extremely rich like you. I can't just buy whatever whenever I want."

"I'll buy it for you then."

"You don't have to." Narcissa sets the bra she was looking at back on the rack and turns Ellie to face her.

"Why won't you let me get you something? I don't mind it at all." Ellie fidgets with her hands and looks away. "Pet?"

"I'm not used to getting things. Only my stepmother got me things and even then it wasn't often. Mainly birthdays." Narcissa smiles softly at Ellie.

"Well you had better get used to it, once B- Missus can go out in public safely, you'll be getting gifts. If she cares about you, she shows it with gifts. So get something." Ellie smiles softly.

"Okay."

***

     When they're done, they disapparate back to Malfoy Manor. They walk in the door and up to Ellie's room. They run into Lucius on the way. "Who are you?" Lucius asks. Ellie laughs and Narcissa chuckles.

     "Lucius it's me, Narcissa." Narcissa says. "We went to the shop."

     "I take it that is Elliandria then?"

     "Yep." Ellie replies.

     "It's been a few years since you've been, I forgot what you looked like when you go." Narcissa looks in the bags and hands two of the three to Ellie.

     "Take this stuff to your room." Narcissa says. Ellie nods and goes to her room.

~~~~~~~

"Are you going to let Mommy take care of you or is Mommy going to have to tie you down?" Narcissa asks. "And it won't be pleasant if Mommy ties you down."

"Narcissa I-" Ellie starts before Narcissa interrupts her with a finger on her lips.

"It's Mommy."

~~~~~~~

     "Are you done throwing a fit?" Bellatrix asks as her, Ellie, and Narcissa stand in Ellie's room.

     "I am not throwing a fit." Ellie replies angrily.

      "Yes, you are." Narcissa says. "Like a child."

     "Because you two don't throw fits when you don't get what you want." Ellie says sarcastically and both Narcissa and Bellatrix glare at her. Ellie gets scared. "I mean... I love you?" Ellie says timidly.

"Oh no, you don't get to cute your way out of this." Narcissa says.

"I'm sorry... to Narcissa."

"Why not me?" Bellatrix asks.

"Cause I was only wrong when I said Narcissa throw fits."

"I do not throw fits!"

"Yes you do." Narcissa says.

"Cissy!" Bellatrix exclaims and Ellie chuckles. "I do not!" Bellatrix crosses her arms.

     "Then what are you doing right now?" Ellie asks.

     "I'm about to punish you for your smart mouth." Ellie looks at Narcissa for help and Narcissa just shrugs at her. Ellie looks back to Bellatrix before taking off out of the room in a run. "Get back here!" Bellatrix yells after her.

"Careful on the stairs!" Narcissa yells as Bellatrix takes off after Ellie. "Children, I swear." Narcissa mutters to herself before walking after them.