Melora nodded, getting up. She debated with herself about whether it would embarrass him in front of Dumbledore before deciding she didn't care and kissing him on the forehead. "Love you, Gaius." She waved a bit to Dumbledore before leaving. "Thanks, Mr. D."
She left them alone, leaving the guesthouse and walking across the grounds. As soon as she was away from Gaius and his parents, she started bawling. She was so furious and upset and sad for Gaius. He was so broken.
It was harder to be sneaky when she was crying, but she managed to avoid any guards. She was already inside the grounds, after all. At some point along the way--she wasn't even sure where--Melora punched a wall. Some side hallway, probably, since no one seemed to be alerted. "Thomas!" she called, pounding on his bedroom door.