Narcissa nods.  "Of<em>course</em>, dear cousin." She gave Regulus a serene smile.  He, accompanied by Severus Snape.  Narcissa could respect that Severus was a Slytherin--but she could not forgive that he chose to ally himself with that...<em>mudblood</em>Lily Evans.  Not that she would ever say that aloud.  He did wonders for her potions homework--Professor Slughorn thought she was a genius.<br/><br/>"Hello, Severus." She gave her best smile to him.  "I know how Regulus' summer went--how was yours?"  She crossed her legs.  It had been a harrowing summer indeed, with her own sister had been blasted off the Black family tapestry.  She had put her faith and trust in Romy--and she still put her own interests first.  She wasn't worthy of her last name--so it fit that her new one sounded like she was...common.<em>Tonks</em>.  She shuddered inside.<br/><br/>