REDUCTO
Saint-Denis, Réunion
Valentin Faucher ; 2101

It was just another day of meetings at the BNP Paribas in Réunion. An acquisition process on behalf of the wizarding conglomerate he worked for. He had been coming here for months; a nicely timed half vacation. There was nothing for him in France these days. Réunion had beautiful beaches, enticing company and exquisite food. Most importantly, it did not have her.

Pulled from his daydreams, he easily played the part of attentive manager, fully expecting a hefty raise once this was all done. Valentin was in very fine spirits. Until his assistant delivered the news.

Excusing himself, Valentin made for the bathroom and pulled his wand out. He stared at his reflection, his knuckles whitening. The divorce was finalised.

Sophia had Vera.

A vein pulsed. He wasn't sad.

He was angry.

"Reducto!" Valentin's features contorted as he blasted the mirror to a fine dust. "Reducto, reducto!" The toilets were gone.

He concealed his wand as the muggles rushed in, his face a picture of suitable panic and worry. "I walked in and the pipes blew, this is unacceptable. You must take better care of your infrastructure. Fire whoever was in charge."

His fist relaxed.

Later.