@subtlesciences hit the heart
HASTILY, Narcissa closed the door shut behind her and began to shed her cloak and gloves off. “Are you sure we’re alone?” Though they were currently bonded by a vow that took priority over everything else, Narcissa had also managed to talk Severus into giving her lessons.
Particularly in the subject of Occlumency. As the war drew closer and closer to a climax each day, Narcissa no longer felt safe with her own thoughts.
“I don’t want to take too much of your time... I understand your very busy with the school year approaching-- I just need to learn the basics, I can practice the rest...”











