She could only frown at him. Of course. Not only would he not want a girl like her to make a scene or be seen with her; he needed a plan to make his escape. “Yes, of o’course whatever you say, Daniel.” She kept her voice low, pitching it even lower as she hissed out his name. Avery her hand on the top of her daughter’s head. “Y’know if you didn’t want to talk any more, you don’t have to come up with whatever elaborate ruse you’re about to spew at me.” She flitted her gaze amongst the crowd before stepping back.

“We might as well part ways here darlin’.” Averting her gaze, she fished in her pockets for her wand to apparate the both of them away.

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