The strange feelings weren't going away any time soon, a small jump in the book when the charm was touched. The boy had said the Shadow was part of the original. Did she have this kind of mischievous spirit in truth? Gods, he hoped so.

But she'd had times where she wished to hide their partnership too, and he wanted to plant his hands on his hips and stare.

Instead, he heard an iiiinteresting tidbit. Giggling as Lily tugged the book closer, he had to ask.

"What spell was this? I'd never heard of this!" He enjoyed her stories. Was she holding out on him? For shame!