Alistair smiled and unwrapped the food box, revealing a simple cake. He picked up two numerical candles and inserted them, raising an eyebrow at Snape as he said, "You won't mind this little touch of ceremony, will you?"
"Of course not," Snape replied, though his fingers quietly brushed against the box in his pocket.
"Then I'll light them and make a wish." Alistair smiled faintly, waved his wand, and flames flickered to life on the candles.
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