“When did you notice that we were being played” Draco asked after they left the academy and was going back to their guest hose
“Probably from the time we were at the gates, though I was suspecting something was off with all the extra attention we were getting from the guards but now that we were being played with I understand they must have been hired to harass us and were not the main trouble we’re meant to face, it was clear that the head guard showing up was not coincidence even if he was just doing his job”
“I know he is not supposed to just watch his subordinates getting whipped in front of the gate and do nothing, as it would only damage their reputation more, but he appeared almost instantly, like he knew we were going to act” Alec was just speaking before Draco cut in
“You reall
