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[the_smart_one]

We all knew this would happen sooner or later. While I cannot say that I wanted it to happen now and not later, there is a strange sense of calm now amidst all the chaos. The time is now. Not one week from today or one month or one year, but now. Today

Comments

[the_boy_who]

I think Dumbledore and Ron's dad are going to set the record for the world's longest fire chat.

[the_smart_one]

I think you're right.

Although it does look as though his mum would like to relieve Dumbledore for a bit....

[forever_cannons]

Mum'll go spare.

[the_smart_one]

She'll be all right. So will your dad.

[the_boy_who]

She looks like she'd like to push Dumbledore out of the way and pull Arthur through the fire and into the great hall.

[the_smart_one]

And you don't think I'd want to do that if it were you?

[the_boy_who]

I guess I'm still sometimes surprised.

When people care so much, I mean. And not just about people they love, but about the people they don't even know.

Sorry, I'm not making much sense. Today's been a lot to take in.

[the_smart_one]

I'm not asking you to make sense, Harry. I'm not asking anything of you.

I know. It certainly has been a lot to take in, and the day is still long from over.

[the_boy_who]

I know you're not. Neither is Ron.

Yeah. Remus is getting everyone chocolate and tea and things. It's not much but it's something.

[the_smart_one]

We wouldn't do that. We won't, nor will we do anything but stay right by your side where we belong until it's over and finally done.

I could use some chocolate.

[forever_cannons]

Me too. Or three.

[the_smart_one]

I think there's enough chocolate to go around.

[comfortablemess]

I think they are, but it'll all be sorted.