Revelations of the other side

Julie followed the woman, whose steps appeared steady and precise. The woman asked her, "You seem too young to open the forbidden door. How did you do it?"

"I used the usual ritual and spells," replied Julie, and she then asked the woman, "Are you Avice Swan?" 

The woman turned to look at Julie briefly before she said, "Seems like people have been talking about me." 

Julie didn't make out if she should be thrilled for meeting someone like Avice Swan or get worried as she didn't know if the woman was on their side or had another hidden agenda of her own. She turned back, trying to catch a glimpse of the creature that had called the woman as mother. 

"The person back there…"