The second one does sound a bit more secure, but at the same time, the cost of the first one is easier to see.
[ Harry worries about Hermione in all the ways he should be concerned for himself. Even he's not hypocritical enough to point out that there's blood used in one of the rituals.]
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[ Harry worries about Hermione in all the ways he should be concerned for himself. Even he's not hypocritical enough to point out that there's blood used in one of the rituals.]
What do you need me to do? How can I help?
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[ She hesitates a little, pausing, before she looks down at her notes. ]
I'll also be in a coma for a week.
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I can get you the sigil whenever you're ready, but you'll need more than me to guard you during that time. Who else do you have in mind?
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[ She'd ask Korra, really, or Mako and Bolin, but she's not sure how tied up they all want to get in something related to Alyosha. ]
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[ Harry pauses, unsure what to say next. ]
He and the Brucolac stayed with me when I did a rite.
[ From the other room, there's a rustle of feathers. ]
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[ Hermione smiles, breathing out and reaching for Harry's hand. ]
I'll be fine. Really.
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[ It feels good to take her hand. ]
I know. Give me the full tour?
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[ She shakes her head. ]
It's a lot of work.
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[Harry doesn't mind leaning against Hermione wherever they are -furniture or not. As far as he's concerned, they can just sit on the floor.]
I'm still half asleep, and I'm afraid that if I tried to do any magic, I'd just croak.
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Then we should take a nap and plan things later.
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[He hums something quiet and tuneless.]
Bird can keep an eye out. If you've got anything to read, I'm sure she'd like that.
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[ To the stairs, then. ]
I'll leave some books open?
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[ That's not worrying. Not at all.]