like a queen

narcissa e. black eighteeen. neutral. death eater supporter. daughter of the noble house of black. But this is what she learned from her mother: always run before you get too close, conceal your talons beneath pale pink nails and a honeyed tongue until the moment is right, smile, smile, smile.

[wthseverus-blog]

“I received an order for some potions by owl with your name… therefore I felt it fitting that you be aware of this.. and the fact that not enough money was provided for the services. Was it not, in fact you, then?”

[noirssa]

“My apologies, Severus.” The phrase fell from her lips before she could even offer the process a second thought. Narcissa arched her brow, not remembering placing such an order, though based on what he was holding it did seem like Druella had ordered the potions. “That was likely my mother.. though Merlin knows why she decided to use my name.” The fact that she hadn’t paid was hardly surprising. Druella seemed to be under the impression that the Black name was more important than money. While she agreed with that notion, she was deluded enough not to pay for services. “How much was it?” She asked, reaching for her bag.

[flowersinherhxir]

Sofia laughed at the notion. Every pureblood seemed to be all about subtlety in public; but their demons were bigger than anyone else’s. What good did subtlety do? “I believe it would be better if everyone here would be sincere about what they want? See that girl over there? She’s recently engaged, and look, it’s obvious she’s pregnant and trying to hide it. Why? What’s the point?” She rolled her eyes but smiled at the other girl when she took the cigarette and hid it fast. “We purebloods are royally fucked up.” She nodded. “Yes, unscratched is a good way to put it. So what do you say? Fancy taking a walk through the gardens?” 

[noirssa]

Narcissa said nothing as the other girl laughed at her comment. She preferred staying under the radar, not making waves. She was hardly thrilled with the current state of things, but when one was unoffensive and composed, one was less likely to get killed in the coming conflict. Nevertheless, she couldn’t help but smirk as she pointed out the girl’s predicament. “Fairly certain the child isn’t her fiance’s either.” She remained silent at her comment, despite the fact she agreed. Regardless, she benefits greatly from royally fucked up society so she’s not about to criticize it. She was about to shake her head when the Selwyn girl started to head in their direction. And Narcissa swears to Merlin that if she has to discuss color schemes with the girl one more fucking time she was going to rip her hair out. “Actually a walk sounds lovely.” She turned to Sofia, linking their arms together as she turned them towards the door.

[noirssa]

“I’m sorry, you seem to be mistaking me for someone that is remotely interested in whatever it is you’re blabbering about.”

[kxrkxroff-blog]

Relax. I’ve only had the few drinks. 

[noirssa]

“I’m sure, Rayna. However, I’m certain those few drinks were more than enough.”

[alvctocarrow-deactivated2016040]

Did you really just say that to me?

[noirssa]

“Oh, no, darling. That wasn’t directed towards you, that was directed at the mudblood behind you.” Narcissa barely glanced at Alecto as she glared at the cowering muggleborn behind the dark haired girl.

[andromedagalaxies]

“Ah, yes. I doubt I will ever forget something as silly as that. At least the ham was fresh.” She shrugged, lightly chuckling at the memory. At least Cissa could make her feel a small bit better about the whole thing. “Yes, that is definitely a good thing that came of it. Perhaps I should have, though I doubt Mother would have enjoyed my company. At least, I wouldn’t have enjoyed hers.”

[noirssa]

Narcissa chuckled, rolling her eyes once more. It seemed to be Narcissa staple whenever she was discussing the absurdity of her family’s gatherings. “You wouldn’t enjoy my company? I thought my delightful presence would soften the blow of mother’s.” She glanced at her sister, her gaze growing slightly more serious as she mentioned their mother. “Can’t blame you there. The world’s lucky she wasn’t born a man, I don’t think the world could handle Druella Black with actual power.” She laughed, shrugging her shoulders. “She is worried about you, you know. Terrible way of showing it.. but she is.”

[cindatalkalot]

[ she laughs ] I suppose. Me? Speak to Lucius? Never that. But it’s just…I know what men like him are like, what they think. It’s not hard, really. [ she shrugs ] They don’t leave any room for you to even have an opinion, do they? -While a winter wedding would be quite pretty, it’d wash your entire family out, Cissa. [ she wrinkles her nose ] Think of your skin. Think of your hair - Malfoy’s hair. It’ll be white on white on white. And then you’ll be wearing white. It’s too much. Spring - I think - is the way to go. Then again - I’m certainly no expert. 

[noirssa]

Narcissa laughed, shaking her head at the absurdity of it all. Of the fact that she was getting married with little to no input in the process. She had some of course, because being Narcissa Black she had to control whatever she could, but it was primarily through her mother. “I suppose that’s true.” She nodded in agreement, nose scrunching at the thought of a winter wedding. “It’d be awful, I know.” She glanced at Lucinda, arching a brow. “You should come to the next planning gathering. I need company that isn’t trying to control my entire life.”

[crovch-blog]

SEPTEMBER 1978; narcissa.

          ah, he stands – shifting weight steadily from foot to foot as he twirls his wand betwixt index & thumb. there’s a callous look of disinterest plastered to angular features, but the boy is acutely aware of his surroundings; especially as carefully calculated footsteps approach one, deliberate pace at a time.            ❛    i see you’ve mastered announcing your presence without verbally doing so. though, i suppose that’s why you are wearing heels; you’re certainly not doing it for practical reasons.     ❜

[noirssa]

Narcissa chuckled as she approached him, having long since given up on the fact of trying to be silent when she was around someone that was just as skilled as herself in the art of pleasantries and sneaking around. 

“I’ve always been good at that, in case you forgot, Barty.” She simpered his name, her voice more sultry and less condescending than she usually allowed herself. She rolled her eyes, gaze traveling down to her shoes. “Sod off. I happen to like them.” They made her taller, a feat that she didn’t have to work hard to do, but was still a comfort. 

[andromedagalaxies]

“Right, of course. How could I ever forget that?” Although she gave her sister a small smile at the words, Andromeda clearly wasn’t convinced. “Yeah, I was. Not close to all the chaos, thankfully. But close enough.”

[noirssa]

“I’m not sure. I’m fairly certain it was you that nearly was decapitated by a ham. I thought that’d stay fresh in your mind for a while.” Narcissa laughed, clearly more at ease by the attack than her sister was. “At least you weren’t hurt. You should’ve stayed with me and mother. You could’ve helped plan.. or, rather, you could have helped me suffer through the absolute insanity that is our darling mother.” She teased in an attempt to cheer her sister up before starting her questioning.

[flowersinherhxir]

“Merde.” Sofia shifted a bit nervously, looking around. There was always something about these events that annoyed her to no end. “You’re actually the third person who tells me that. You’d think such respectable ladies would be tired of this whole thing enough to keep cigarettes hidden. What else do they do when they disappear to take walks through the gardens?” She looked back at Narcissa and shrugged. “People die every day. Accidents, disease, killers, suicide. I believe it’s just part of life. It’s like the French say. C’est la vie.” 

[noirssa]

“Perhaps you’re asking the wrong people, Sofia. It seems some value subtlety over sneaking a smoke during tea time.” Narcissa quipped back, hand dipping in her bag to coil around a cigarette. The paper still felt strange in her grip, too rough for a grip so gentle- even though the softness of her skin and facade was purely calculative. She glanced around once before slipping it into the other girl’s hand. She held back a sigh as she stared at her. “So it seems. You got away unscathed I presume?”

[fairbornstar-blog]

My utter laziness, yes. [Shrugs] I don’t care enough to give this my time and effort. So I don’t. Easy.

[noirssa]

“Should’ve guessed.” Narcissa rolled her eyes, her gaze travelling down the other girl, sharp gaze critiquing and ranking every flaw that she could see. “I’m sure you must be so proud to have that kind of character and ambition. How brave you must be to be that lazy and ignorant in such a dangerous time. Or stupid, depending on your view.”

[noirssa]

narcissa black & her internal monologue 

[cindatalkalot]

I suppose. [ she sighs dramatically ] We always seem to have to do that. [ she nods in understanding ] I see - and how are the wedding plans coming along? I’d been meaning to owl you and ask. Is there a date yet? And Malfoy better be helping you. No wait - he’s probably not, playing the rubbish “that’s women’s work” card, I bet. 

[noirssa]

“Oh you poor thing. You’ll manage, I’m sure.” Narcissa chuckled, rolling her eyes at the other girl’s dramatics. She smirked at the other girl’s comment. “Ha, you’ve spoken to him recently then? I can’t really blame him, I’m barely involved in the actual decision making. Mother and Mrs. Malfoy are really doing the bulk of the planning. All I do is smile and nod.” Which admittedly is what the blonde is best at. “But they’re fine I suppose. Not yet, we’re still discussing it. They’re torn between a spring and a winter wedding, for whatever reason.”

[asderanged]

it’s impossible to ignore the scowl present at her lips as she glares at the elf, watching it’s small feet patter away. a hand lifts to wave off her little sister’s critique. “Spare me the concern –I’m never in the mood to have that heathen poking at my feet.” her stance softens in the slightest, shoulders relaxing and falling. “Perhaps it’s that you’re abnormally cheery.” 

[noirssa]

The normally simperingly smiling lips fade into a scowl for the briefest of moments. Narcissa was tense, even though most couldn’t detect the slight stiffness in her posture, she assumed that her sister would be able to pick up on her. Perhaps she was a better actor than she thought, or perhaps her sisters didn’t care to pick up on the cues. “I wonder how you manage Rodolphus then.” She chuckled, shifting back into her doting, smiling facade. “Oh, I’m absolutely delightful, I know. Excuse the smiling, I just had to sit through three hours of wedding planning with mother and Mrs. Malfoy, I think my face might be permanently distorted from it.”

[lussekatters-blog]

new york city ballet | bts | garance doré

[andromedagalaxies]

          “I’ve never seen so much destruction. And so many people hurt.”

[noirssa]

“Please, we’ve seen chaos like this before, or did you forget last Christmas holiday?” Narcissa rolled her eyes as she remember the utter fuckery that was a Black family Christmas. “Were you there when it happened?”

[asderanged]

Shut your trap I, unlike you am here for a reason. 

[noirssa]

Narcissa quirked a brow, smirk pulling across her pursed lips. “Now, now, Bella.. there’s no need to be so rude to the elf.” She glanced down at the small creatures that was poking at their feet, shooing it away as she turned to her sister. “You seem a bit peeved today. More so than your usually cherry disposition of rage.”