Astoria had immediately claimed Malfoy; together, they were paying their respects to Voldemort, sitting in a plush velvet armchair by a roaring fire. By the bay window, Blaise and Daphne were talking to Narcissa. Snape joined them, handing Narcissa a champagne. Lanosus and Deidamia hovered by Voldemort, clearly alternating between pride and terror at having the Dark Lord in their home. Hermione counted six on their side to four on his. She smiled internally.