August listened attentively. If this story didn't end in the photos he had seen, he would have thought that Annabelle Scrimgeour was a bit of a brat. As it was, that still may be possible - Merlin knew that this man was unlikely to raise anyone well-rounded - but paled in comparison to the actions that Mr. Scrimgeour had taken.

"...And what happened when she didn't see your reasoning?"

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