There was a soft tapping on the door. "Who is it?" Melora asked quickly, anticipating Gaius' urge to keep his parents in the dark. When Dumbledore announced himself, Gaius told him to come inside. The wizard had a small bag along with the wand he always kept.
"Do you want me to stay?" Melora asked, looking at Gaius and smoothing his hair. She would stay as long as he needed her, but it was getting increasingly hard to cover up her emotions. She wanted to keep up a strong face for Gaius, and it was hard.