None of them really have the freedom to go as far, as often as they'd like. Dolph would - sometimes - have the excuse of these things just happening in their line of work. Bella, on the other hand, did not quite have the same convenience when it comes to obliviating muggles. The noses of department heads have to appear to be clean.

Of course, Lucius doesn't run his own department. It's probably the first time that thought makes him smile. "No doubt," he says airily. "Not that it would do to rush into things."