"Fascinating," Selphira murmured. "You know? I think you should pay more attention to that boy."
"More attention?"
"Yes," Selphira smiled. "In fact, I'd like you to report directly to me about him from now on."
Liora blinked in surprise. "You too want me to watch him?"
"Yes," Selphira nodded. "But be... subtle. We don't need others getting territorial, do we?"
"Grandmother," Liora narrowed her eyes. "What are you planning?"
"Oh, nothing special," Selphira laughed softly. "Just making sure I don't miss the show."
"You think he'll do important things?"
"Dear," Selphira smiled, wisdom gleaming in her aged eyes. "He already is. The question is: who will be better positioned to capture him when he rises? Now take me to the main door..."
As they walked down the hallway, Selphira added almost to herself: "I didn't expect so much from this visit, and... It will be fun imagining Sirius's face when he learns I used coming here as an excuse to escape his boring petitions."
