_{‘ you mustn’t worry about him. ’     even before the words leave his mouth, severus understood how ludicrous they would sound to a mother.   worry seemed to permeate women’s bones once they became mothers   —-  with narcissa, it wasn’t any different :   despite her regal composure, he could see it reflected in her eyes.  no need for legilimency in that case.  & she had a reason more than just fair to be concerned, especially when snape could see so much of lucius’s say & much less volition on their son’s part in what was happening.   ‘ if draco believes he is fit for serving the dark lord…  then you must trust him. ’       /     @nrcyssa     sc}