Alarmed, Ashley rushed over to pick him up and placed him around her shoulders. She looked around the room, hopelessly searching for an alternate exit. She thought about apparating away but that would let Dumbledore sense her magic, not to mention all the evidence she would be leaving behind. It wasn’t like she had any other choice though. It was either that or leave through the entrance and risk walking right into Dumbledore. The latter was much more dangerous. And maybe if Ashley got lucky, her magic wouldn’t leave such a distinct signature that she could be recognized with.