"Air conditioning is a wonderful thing," said Debi. "I don't blame you at all, especially with all those beautiful trees at the Manor. I'm glad I picked up a tropical wardrobe when I took Zach to the islands last winter."
Mum's house had some beautiful old trees in the back yard, and she thought longingly of summer nights spent chatting with Kristy while the fireflies winked about them. Part of her wanted to move out of the city when Junior was a bit older, but the countryside was isolated, and what if someone crazy like Bellatrix or (oh god he was my *friend*) Barty showed up in Chipping Snapeville, or something?
"I'm staying inside. The city isn't all that safe," she murmured, and sipped her tea.