Lucius nodded, "Thoughts for tomorrow, tonight we will enjoy good food and conversation. Ladies, we look forward to your lovely company. Hermione, we leave you to the mercies of your house elves." She obediently gave a fake epp of fright, making everyone laugh again. Rodolphus and Hermione left to ask Bellatrix to join them. Though not yet completely free to return to Voldemort's side, Bellatrix jumped at the opportunity to dine with him and hurried to prepare. Hermione went to begin dressing for dinner.