"Because of my mistake, James and Lily suffered. You are right, I really didn't dare to face you, especially after all you did for us for so long. I just wanted to keep them safer, and to make things a little easier for you. I never thought—I was afraid that because of this move, all your arrangements would come to nothing. I can atone, I can die for you, and for them. I can bear all the consequences, no matter the cost."
"I don't want to lose anything more. I don't want to lose you, and I don't want to see the war take away the people I care about most."
Tears welled up in his eyes. His voice was filled with remorse, grief, and a desperate sob. He was terrified that no matter how many ancient books he searched through, he would never find even a single way to save her. He was utterly powerless to stop her death.
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