The rain was growing heavier, and the scenery ahead blurred behind the curtain of water.
Albert drew his wand and conjured an umbrella, silently holding it over Isobel's head. The red-haired girl turned her head, their eyes met, and they both smiled softly.
Albert secretly reached out to take that warm, delicate hand. At that moment, he could faintly feel the hand's owner trembling slightly as she slowly opened her palm to interlace her fingers with his.
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