I'm glad that Cedric hasn't fallen from Lavinia's thoughts altogether. I can see why she is plaguing his though. She caught the Avenger's attention that first night and now to see (or think he sees) her falling for his awful uncle's charm and not his cruelty must be a bitter pill to swallow. What will Cedric do about it? Nothing? I'm excited for the dinner party to start! I'm ready for Lavinia and Cedric to talk again, or will the Avenger make an unexpected appearance?

By now, of course, pts. 10 & 11 have been posted so you know that Cedric and Lavinia have had some quality time together. Maybe it might have been fun, though, to have had the Avenger rescue them again ... possibly on their way to or from one of those evening visits when they dined with a neighbor. <g> Lucius would have been furious!!
Just think of him having to be grateful to the Avenger!

Dinner party / / . Excited to see what happens!

Also, loved how Cedric is keeping the handkerchief close .

On to the next section
Laura

Aaah, so I didn't fool you with my distract-them-with-the-Masked-Avenger ploy? <g>
Time was when a good looking guy with his shirt off was a guaranteed distraction. You folcs are too clever!