Rhea showed Snape around the two-bedroom apartment. Though small, to Snape, it was filled with the warmth of a home. The rooms were decorated in a minimalist black, white, and grey color scheme. On the balcony beside the living room stood a small wooden round table and two rocking chairs. A crystal vase on the table held a few black roses. Upon entering the first bedroom, one was immediately greeted by black curtains paired with white sheer drapes, a black floating bed dressed in black and grey duvet covers with black sheets and pillows, and a dark grey cabinet by the bedside. At a single glance, Snape knew this was meant to be his room.
Then Rhea led Snape toward the other room. Entering this bedroom, one instantly saw dark grey curtains paired with white sheer drapes, a black floating bed dressed in deep blue duvet covers with deep blue sheets and pillows, and a dark grey cabinet by the bedside. He thought to himself that this must be Rhea's room!
In truth, however, Rhea had prepared the first room to be shared by her and Snape, while the second room was meant for Bidodo!
By the time Rhea finished showing Snape the rooms, the time had quietly slipped to 11:59. Rhea led Snape to the balcony, stood under the moonlight, reached out toward the starry sky, and whispered. A wisp of black mist slowly rose from Rhea's hand, stretching upward until it reached the distant night sky and connected with a star. Then, under Snape's stunned gaze, Rhea pulled a small Hexagram out of the…
Chapter 129