"Harry?"
"Yeah, Ron?"
"Are there many who can cast that spell your sister used?" Ron asked worriedly.
Harry shrugged. "Not really. I figure that less than one in ten sorcerers have enough strength to pull off a Dragonslave, assuming they know the spell. Of course, unless you happen to end up by yourself, facing a dragon, or an army, you're never really going to need that much power. Plus, of those who 'can' cast it, around half, or more, of us prefer the Ra-tilt. It's just as powerful, works about as well as a Dragon Slave against Mazoku and spiritual beings, but has less collateral damage, since it can only be used on one target at a time."
This seemed to ease the three minds a bit, as they went into Diagon Alley.
"So, what'ya got planned?" Hagrid asked, curiously.
"Mum said to meet her and Dad in front of Gringotts, since they have to pick up all our things." Ron said.
Hermione nodded. "My parents said the same thing."
"Works out fine for me," Harry said with a smile. "I need to make a withdrawl myself."
"Well, got some business to take care of while I'm here. Need to pick up some Flesh-eatting Slug replant." Hagrid waved, and set off down the alley.
"He's heading to Knockturn Alley." Ron said with a whisper.
"Knockturn Alley?" Harry asked.
"It's a street at the end of Diagon Alley, filled with dark witches, dark wizards, vampires, an all sorts of dark magic." Ron shook his head, while the others glanced after their large friend.
They quickly reached the steps of Gringotts, when Hermione stopped, and turned to Harry.
"Harry, you said us."
"Huh?"
"When you were talking about the Dragon Slave, and the Ra-Tilt, you said 'us.' Does that mean you can cast it?" Hermione asked, a bit nervously. "The Ra-Tilt I mean."
Harry shrugged.
"Yeah. Learned it over the summer, just before I graduated."
Harry went up a few steps, when he realised that Hermione and Ron had stopped, and were staring at him.
"Well, come on. Don't want to keep your families waiting." Harry said, and continued on.
Hermione and Ron turned towards each other, their jaws dropping, and shaking their heads, followed their friend.
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