"D-Do you need something?"
Quirrell looked to be in good shape, almost as if he were experiencing a last burst of vitality. Even the pungent smell of garlic had faded considerably.
"We'd like to speak with Mr. Flint. Would it be convenient for you, Professor?"
Even when speaking to a professor she considered rubbish, Elisa was every bit the noble young lady, with not a single flaw in her etiquette. Keeping a straight face, she said elegantly, "If you're still busy, we can come back to see Mr. Flint later."
"Oh, n-no, I'm not busy anymore."
Quirrell glanced at Arnold's pale face, smiled, and headed back to his office. He didn't even spare Breeze a glance, as though he couldn't see him.
"What are you going to do?" Arnold tried to leave, but Elisa had already blocked his way.
Elisa said, "Sorry..."
"Bang!" Before Elisa could finish, Breeze cast a wandless Stupefy, and Arnold fell to the ground.
"Let's go. Don't waste time."
Breeze used the Levitation Charm to carry Arnold along. Elisa said nothing, merely keeping a wary eye on their surroundings to make sure nobody saw them.
Breeze had no need to worry. With his perceptive abilities, there was no chance of anything going wrong.
Once they'd brought Arnold to an empty classroom, Breeze said to Elisa, "Keep watch at the door. Don't let anyone in."
Elisa could tell Breeze wanted to try something else. She obediently moved aside, careful not to disturb him. After all, Breeze was the one doing it; it had nothing to do with her.
"Legilimency!"
Breeze pressed his wand to Arnold's chest. The pain jolted Arnold awake, and the first thing he saw was Breeze's Legilimency enveloping him. Through his eyes, Breeze saw Arnold's conversation with Bernard. Arnold had been about to reveal