Sensing the atmosphere growing a bit chilly, Allie quickly changed the subject. "Mrs. Iuta, your dog is so cute." At least in the wizarding world, there truly were no dogs quite so miniature and short-legged.
She picked up the ball the dog had dropped, and instantly the two corgis' eyes lit up brightly as they eagerly wagged their bottoms. Finding it hard to refuse them, Allie asked tentatively, "They just want someone to play with... Can I throw the ball for them to fetch?"
"Oh, of course, child." Iuta agreed with a nod. She led Petunia over to the hanging chair in the garden, watching Allie play with the dogs with a tender gaze.
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