Ruby had known for almost two months now what she was going to do after Hogwarts. Her favourite professor had offered her a position in her fortune telling business, something that Ruby was very passionate about. She would devote herself to the arts of Divination, the only magical discipline she seemed to have a talent for.

She had waited to tell her father in person. Not because she expected him to be opposed, but rather because it was the sort of news you didn't enclose in a letter. This was her future, she wanted to hear her father's opinion on the matter.

She and Sebastian had arrived home the day before and had been welcomed by their father and siblings. She found a spot for solo time with her father the day after. They had enjoyed a cup of tea each and, at some point, Ruby made the comment:

"I could give you a reading, if you want. You should take me up for the offer, while it is still free!"

She rested her face in her hand and smiled shyly, wondering if her father would get the cue, or simply think it was a joke.

Balthazar Urquart