But it's something for now, and as safe as we're going to get, considering.

[ Hermione steps to the little kitchen, using her wand to light a fire so she can start with the drinks. A cat walks into the room, gives Waver a wary look, then hops onto a chair, watching him with a curled tail.

(At least Waver has passed the Crookshanks test). ]

It wasn't voluntary, really. [ Her nose wrinkles. ] The Jabberwock wasn't friendly.