Lainey ran. She ran from her office, down the stairs, off the castle grounds and all the way to Hogsmeade. She was so winded she could hardly catch her breath when she arrived. The letter was clutched in her hand when she came around the corner and into the dark alley she'd once met Thomas in.

Lainey waved the letter at him, clearly furious, as she started towards him. Her look clearly said, WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!?