______________________________________<br/><br/>Over the course of the last new hours, lunch had become so agonizingly tedious that Harry felt like he had just excited a military briefing. Lucius had made a smooth transition from the main course and into what was essentially a meticulous table read of the charade they were about to act out. Still attempting to memorize the gifts he had supposedly gifted Draco for their 1 month, 6 month and one year anniversary, Harry could barely recognize his surroundings when Lucius opened the Manor's front door to let Harry back out into reality.<br/>Harry blinked into the sunlight, surprised to find that it was far earlier than expected.<br/>"We will see you Saturday, Potter," Lucius said, his voice with the same almost monotone politeness. Harry could, however, see that the way he looked at Harry had changed; Lucius looked pleased. "I will send a driver for the both of you, everything should be settled - do, however, feel free to call my office if you have any further questions."<br/>Harry suddenly realized he had asked all too few questions over the course of his visit. Regardless, he smiled. "I will, sir."<br/>The two men shook hands, Lucius once again brimming over with familiarity, gripping Harry's left upper arm, playing the role of the supportive father-in-law. As quickly as possible, Harry took a step back, out of the handshake and out onto the threshold.<br/>In doing so, the distance to Narcissa became awkwardly large. Not wanting to step into the foyer, Harry sent her an apologetically polite smile. "I will see you there, Mrs. Malfoy."<br/>Instinctively turning to distance himself from the situation, Harry's eyes fell onto Draco. Though they had started off pleasantly, the more Lucius had spoken, the greater the distance between the appeared to have become. Besides, Harry had no real sense of whether or not their relationship had already started.<br/>"You too, Draco," he said, a slight hesitation to his voice. He considered offering his hand for the other to shake as well, but that felt completely wrong. Tentatively, he added a careful, "Look forward to spending time with you."