Miss Lestrange seemed less than impressed by her reading - which was entirely fair, as the signs they gave were rather pessimistic.

“It may not turn out as terribly as they seem to prophesy,” Carmelina reassured her, lightly enough, “but it might be wise to rein in your expectations in that particular instance.” A change of tactic or outlook now could change the reading at the next step, after all. “But five points to all my brave volunteers! Let’s continue working at our tables.”

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