Eventually, Ashley relented because as much as she didn’t want to admit it, Snape was right. Her lack of proper focus was a sure way to get herself splinched and that obviously wouldn’t do her any good. She didn’t want to worry her soul-bonded who, by the way, still weren’t aware of the incident with Graham Pierce. She had managed to keep her injuries a secret during their monthly full moon visit but losing one of her limbs from a failed apparition would be terribly hard to hide. She did feel guilty for keeping all of that from them after swearing not to keep any more secrets, but it was better that way.