“Why are men such idiots,” Valentina hissed, more to herself than to Nicholas because she already knew that he wouldn’t give her an answer that satisfied her. Was he smart enough to tell the question was rhetorical? Who knew?
“Don’t answer that.”
Dear Merlin, would anyone care if she actually hauled him into the Ministry? She wasn’t actually on duty, but what he was doing was still illegal and she was frustrated enough to think maybe he deserved time in jail. Generally Valentina thought it would be frowned upon to arrest a fellow death eater and send them to prison, but would anyone really miss Nick?
“I am giving you five minutes to convince me not to send you for the dementors to babysit,” She warned him, still not lowering her wand. “I am having a very bad night, so I hope you’re compelling.” @nicholas-chastain













