I was a bit worried about that. I don't ...it's complicated, but I don't really want to show my face too much over the lockets until it's gone. You don't mind, and most others won't, but ...
[ ...but Hermione. There's that distressed look again. ]
Honestly, I don't know. Linn and I were so worn out after that we didn't keep track. I know where a handful are, some broadcasting, some not. One of the hidden ones is now in Solais' possession.
[He sighs, shrugs; can't blame you.] Then we'll keep you from their clutches. [—he says, flatly and carelessly, as if it's as easy as that, thinking who's 'we', you old fool?
[ Harry huffs in annoyance at himself and moves to make sure there's a proper space for the Brucolac on the little, low sofa by the fire. Sit, be a friend. ]
If I were home, it'd be horrific. Shameful. Here, I know what's caused it and it's not the same, but...but I worry what my friends from home think.
[About to start pacing, the Brucolac takes Harry's hint and drops down on the sofa with a sigh.]
Because, what, they're worried you'll use those milk-teeth to their own disadvantage? [Rakish, nudging him, flashing his own, distinctly larger fangs—] Couldn't subdue a bilgerat.
I think I might have a shot, but I refuse to put that to the test. Not even if you find a very small bilgerat.
[ Harry wrinkles up his nose at the thought and, yes, it does show off his tiny kitten teeth. ]
When wizards go off, we don't look human. That's the sum of it. There's, well, that's ...
[ Give him a moment, he's about to have a breakthrough here. Harry looks confused, then unsure. ]
That's common knowledge, and I've seen it in practice, but I don't know if I buy it. Not really, not anymore. Part of it is that there's a belief that the magic of non-humans is unpredictable and wizards who're not quite of human ancestry have traditionally not been treated well. There's a movement to change that, and it's a good movement, but not an easy one. Actively dangerous, at times, really.
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[ ...but Hermione. There's that distressed look again. ]
Honestly, I don't know. Linn and I were so worn out after that we didn't keep track. I know where a handful are, some broadcasting, some not. One of the hidden ones is now in Solais' possession.
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He studies Harry a moment, brow still furrowed.]
Do you mind?
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[ Harry huffs in annoyance at himself and moves to make sure there's a proper space for the Brucolac on the little, low sofa by the fire. Sit, be a friend. ]
If I were home, it'd be horrific. Shameful. Here, I know what's caused it and it's not the same, but...but I worry what my friends from home think.
[ There's only one friend from home here now. ]
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Because, what, they're worried you'll use those milk-teeth to their own disadvantage? [Rakish, nudging him, flashing his own, distinctly larger fangs—] Couldn't subdue a bilgerat.
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[ Harry wrinkles up his nose at the thought and, yes, it does show off his tiny kitten teeth. ]
When wizards go off, we don't look human. That's the sum of it. There's, well, that's ...
[ Give him a moment, he's about to have a breakthrough here. Harry looks confused, then unsure. ]
That's common knowledge, and I've seen it in practice, but I don't know if I buy it. Not really, not anymore. Part of it is that there's a belief that the magic of non-humans is unpredictable and wizards who're not quite of human ancestry have traditionally not been treated well. There's a movement to change that, and it's a good movement, but not an easy one. Actively dangerous, at times, really.