[Miranda_]

Michelle solved that problem by putting a sleeping spell on her father. She felt that this would be far less hurtful than the alternative.

Daphne hugged her daughter as soon as she saw her.

"Mum," Michelle said, "This is my friend Wendy. I said that we could let her have some Floo powder to get home, cuz otherwise she'll have to travel alone."

"That's fine," Daphne replied. "We've got plenty."