Lucius greeted Victor coolly. The two clearly weren't close, and Victor turned to greet the Weasley family, who had arrived earlier.
(Note: In the original novel, the Weasley family watched the match from the Top Box. Ludo Bagman had gotten them the tickets.
From Chapter Eight of Goblet of Fire: "First-class tickets!" said the Ministry of Magic witch at the entrance, looking at their tickets. "Top Box! Keep going upstairs, Arthur, right to the top.")
Lucius then waved to Draco in the distance, and Draco came hurrying over.
"Good evening, Mr. Behrens." Lucius smiled. "I believe Draco is very glad to see you. I've heard you two get along well, and I must thank you for giving him such positive, sound guidance."
"You're too kind, Mr. Malfoy. Draco is outstanding in his own right." Will smiled faintly.
"To thank you, I'd very much like to invite you to Malfoy Manor after the match. Would you do us the honor, Mr. Behrens?" Lucius trusted Will was clever enough to understand what he meant.
"I'd be honored. I'll be there." Will wasn't a fool. More than likely, Voldemort wanted to see him.
Lucius was about to say more when Fudge arrived, fresh from a conversation with Bulgaria's Minister for Magic.
"Well, well, Behrens! How wonderful to see you." Fudge extended a hand with a rather exaggerated smile. Ever since the Peter Pettigrew affair, his attitude toward Will had improved dramatically.
"Hello, Minister." Will shook his hand, and Fudge pumped his arm vigorously.
Fudge squeezed Will's hand until it hurt. The fat man had a surprisingly strong grip.
"Mr. Behrens, let me introduce you. This is Bagman; Bagman, this is Behrens, a remarkable young man."
Ludo Bagman shook Will's hand enthusiastically. "I know! The youngest member of the Society for the Promotion of