Chapter 69 : Same trick

MAXINE. Third day of the trial. Third time should be the charm, but I’m starting to doubt everything as I get locked in the room once again. What do I even say this time? Now that I know what Theo really feels about this trial… how do I act? Do I just continue with what I planned? Or do I heed Theo and give up like he did? I take a deep breath, getting out of my seat to pace the floor and maybe clear my mind. It’s not really working since I’m basically in a broom cupboard, but I know that I have to think fast. The trial would be in a few minutes, and I need to have something when they bring me out to the stands— SLAM. The door flies open and I don’t even realize it until the doorknob hits the wall with a force. I look up, expecting Draco and his stupid sneer, but it’s just Ajax, looking pale and disgruntled. He closes the door behind him and wastes no time, seeking me immediately and grabbing me by the shoulders. His grip is hard, a little too hard, and I can’t help but try to pus