He said setting it to the side. I saluted him and started out when I heard him call out to me. Sir? I ask facing him again. I saw him rise from his d...esk and approach me slowly. Cyrus, you should know. I have watched you grow and it has impressed me how much you improve everyday. He said, moving closer. I cock my head a little and force a smile. Uh, thank you sir. Is there anything you need sir? I ask, feeling my stomach flutter a little. Arceino smiled bent down a little until he was eye. We took our seats. “Oh my God, Andrew. I am so damn sorry!” she said. “Your face!”“I was in a fight. It happens,” I said. “No big deal.”“Jesus, I am so damn sorry. This is all my fault. I don’t know what to say, do, think...”“No need, no need to worry. We only got two hours, and there is so much to say,” I said. “I don’t want to talk about some chulo asshole. Okay?” She nodded, but it was a worried nod.“Did you get the pic of Kari I sent?” she said. She knew I had. I’d written her that I had.. I knew that my hidden caring would be reason enough to not hire her. But, how could I refuse? I knew that she would be a great addition to my division. There were accounts that would only prosper under her guidance. I had removed the thoughts of Christina over the past two years. Now they were flooding back like a burst dam. I honestly didn’t know if I could handle working that closely with her. I told her that there were positions available. The salaries were not to the level her work. "It's scary enough for them as it is." She turned to address them. "Just follow me - everything will be just fine." The children obediently lined up, looking so unbelievably small. Hermione was quite sure that she had not looked so young in first year, nor so helpless.Imogen envied the 'ickle firsties' as they were led away. Although a bit confused, they knew more or less what was in store for them, and they would have help and guidance every step of the way. She saw Professor McGonagall.
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