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[prophecys_child]

Harry knows they've spent far too long in this bar. He also knows that's his fault. He'd wanted to leave as soon as he got here but then...well, how could he walk away from here, knowing his mother visited? And now he knows his father does too - can he really walk out, pass up the chance to talk to him, knowing that he may never make it back?

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[scots_wolf]

"There's enough of those on the bottom of the lake already," says the tall, broad blond man who happens on Harry while walking around the lake.

He's followed by a cheerful white-and-brown dog.

[prophecys_child]

'A few more won't hurt it,' he says, barely glancing at the man.

He's not normally so rude but...well. Extenuating circumstances and everything.

[scots_wolf]

"Actually," the man says, "a few more make no difference at all. No point in doing it."

[prophecys_child]

'It's making me feel better,' he replies, belligerently.

This is not noticeably true but hey, this guy doesn't know him. It might be working.

[scots_wolf]

"That is of course a very good and valid reason," the man says.

Spoiled brat, he thinks.

[prophecys_child]

'Thanks,' he says, with just a hint of sarcasm.

He is so glad to have his approval.

ANd he'd love to have the chance to be a spoiled brat but that's the problem, isn't it?

[scots_wolf]

The man's dog has caught up now from whatever he was doing, and sniffs at Harry's feet, wagging his tail.

[prophecys_child]

Harry ignores him for just a moment, then puts the latest stone down and strokes his head, a little tentatively. That's fine, and easier than talking to people who...well, no. Just people, really.

[scots_wolf]

The dog is a very friendly dog, grateful for the attention. He wags his tail and nudges Harry's hand, encouraging.

[prophecys_child]

He uses his other hand, and scratches him behind the ears. It's a nice dog.

'He's yours?'

[scots_wolf]

"Yes," the man says. "His name is Franz."

[prophecys_child]

'German?'

The man doesn't sound German.

[scots_wolf]

The man sounds somewhat Scottish.

"I'd say so, too," he says. "I spent some time in Germany. But it's actually Überwaldean -- different world, same language. A friend from the Discworld brought him here for me."

[prophecys_child]

'The Discworld,' he says, blankly.

He doesn't care about it right now.

[scots_wolf]

"Yes," the man says. "It's flat. Hence the name."

[prophecys_child]

'Amazing.'

Because he couldn't have worked that one out.

'What's your name?'