"It's a good life experience. Whether or not you have your own someday, it's a useful thing to start to learn. Besides, I'm sure Remus and Tonks can use the help. New parents are always struggling." She gave a small smile to him between her bites of breakfast.

Narcissa reached down and gently squeezed Lucius' knee, unseen beneath the table. They both understood the other there. They had wanted several children, and sometimes there was guilt she had been unable to provide Lucius with them.