Scorpius returned to the counter, deep in thought. Talking to Dorian had taken away his desire to pretend to be a good guy. He was eager to return to Hogwarts, sneak into the Forbidden Forest, and get the game started. Rose, with all of her saccharine-sweet feelings, had become a burden. It was time to launch the plan. However, first he had to seclude himself in the bathroom, summon Aiden, and have him send out some urgent messages.