Essel’s Pov
I nearly chuckled at the notion. Who did he think he was to wield an umbrella? Hagrid? Was that umbrella intended to emit sparks and cause the person to sprout a pig’s tail as well?
A laugh slipped from my lips, prompting Michael to turn and regard me with a puzzled expression. I signaled that I would remain silent and then indicated that he should open the door.
Upon peering through the peephole, he muttered something inaudible and cast the umbrella aside. I regarded him with confusion, but when he finally opened the door, I understood why he appeared both relieved and irritated.
“Hello, everyone,” I said hesitantly. Ella stood there, looking fierce, with her arms crossed tightly. In contrast, Gavin appeared overjoyed and animated, bizarrely clutching a hornet mascot head.
