Originally Posted by Melanie Williams

Melanie took one bite of her food before opening her purse. A plate could fit in there, she thought. “Have you been practicing your Legilimens, then?” she asked, not looking up from her purse to her brother. It was a joke. Neither of them were gifted in that regard. She smiled and pulled out that white bag with the orange sides that Duncan would know so well. “I got these for you. I know you’ve been missing them.” She pushed the Dunkin Donuts bag towards him. “Go on, take a peek. See if she got your favorite.” She hadn’t checked yet, but she was sure their friend from overseas knew their favorite donuts.

Was he just thrilled? Melanie had been looking forward to the look on his priceless face ever since she had seen the bag. “I hope they’re charmed to stay fresh.” What a waste if not. “I do have another very important surprise - “ and before she could continue, before Melanie could tell Duncan the good news, they had an intruder. Melanie quirked an eyebrow in her direction.

“Valerie,” she said simply. She straightened up in her chair. “Do about what, Valerie?” she asked simply, but she didn’t let her eyes move from her student’s. She knew exactly what Valerie referred to; the challenge. She was angry about the challenge. Melanie expected no less. There had been reasons for hers and Duncan’s silence, though, but Valerie didn’t need to know that. “Are you angry?” She asked and slid her chair back so she could stand and face Valerie.