[ As soon Harry hears about the duel, he searches out someone who'd seen what happened, just to make sure that he got the names right. Aly and Hermione. There's no doubt about it, it had to be them, and once he knew, he sent out a patronus with a short message.
It had been ages ago, but he'd warned her that it was no longer a stag and in the process of shifting to something else. While it was still a bit unsettled around the edges, the patronus clearly took the shape of some sort of bird. ]
I can't stop her and given my connection to Linn, it would be too cruel to take your place.
[ It takes a little while for Hermione's reply to come back, the otter as familiar as it ever would be. ]
You told me I broke my vow, that I betrayed you, and I did. I have to do this myself - it wouldn't be right to ask anyone to stand in for me. Especially you.
june; treun.
It had been ages ago, but he'd warned her that it was no longer a stag and in the process of shifting to something else. While it was still a bit unsettled around the edges, the patronus clearly took the shape of some sort of bird. ]
I can't stop her and given my connection to Linn, it would be too cruel to take your place.
But I'd do it, if you asked.
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You told me I broke my vow, that I betrayed you, and I did. I have to do this myself - it wouldn't be right to ask anyone to stand in for me. Especially you.