he looks raging mad , so close to my face that the spit from his whispered words hits my face . you need to go run , move . he reached down , patting my bent knee . on the other hand , if he did n't go , they 'd likely figure out why . suddenly a knock sounded on the door . `` our parents have n't performed magic in almost twenty years . he told her who he was , and it never once affected their feelings . i reached up and felt my forehead . 