The box had been with her since she appeared, and Hoare guessed it must have been brought from home by Mrs. Malfoy.

He carefully reached out to take it, assuring Narcissa, "Rest assured, I will deliver it to Draco intact."

Narcissa nodded in satisfaction and then turned to leave.

Her skirt swayed gently with her steps, drawing a semicircle, looking very graceful and elegant.