Cassie thought about that before nodding. "I can see it," she agreed before releasing a breath. "I think he's just being a manipulative old man who isn't getting his way." Because she'd been sorted into Slytherin and had made friends (and more) with the Malfoy Heiress.

Her mouth quirked up at the nickname and nodded. "Us," she agreed with a sigh. "Rome," she said, looking at her. "If we can get to Rome, we can see if we can appeal to the ICW for assistance - asylum from the old man and his cronies. But getting off the continent will be a good first step."

"You?"