As I walked back home the small beads of sugar shook against my leg with every step. Each sound was a stab, a reminder of what I was about to do. Everyone in their right mind knows that rainbow sprinkles enhance dark magical properties. Thinking of this fact made fear swell in my chest like a balloon. I trust Draco, though. Why would he want them? What use could he possibly have? My only hope is that the "help" he's promised me involves him staying at my side; that way, I can keep an eye on him.
Dawn was breaking when I climbed in between my sheets. Sleep clouded my thoughts and was just about to pull me down when a sharp crack sounded, and the sensation shattered. My eyes flew open to the sight of a dark figure crouched in my window sill. A dark sheet of hair flew out behind her with a gust of cold air.
"Izzy?"
"Um….kinda. Look, just come with me, and I'll explain later."
"What do you mean, 'kinda?' What's with the accent?"
"Have you been eating shoes?"
"Leave me alone!"
"He didn't tell me she was a marshmallow!" said a deeper voice.
"Wait, wait, wait. Who is there? Obviously I don't know you, or you wouldn't be so surprised by this… problem I have."
"That's not important right now! Now, look, um, we're related to Isabelle and Alec Lightwood. I assume you know them. I'm Cecily and this is Will.