Well I'm certainly not heading into that magical darkness... >_>
Here's what I'mma do:
>Use the mystical Howl of the Beast technique to resurrect Natwaf from his metaphorical ashes as a phoenix- specifically a HP phoenix, ride him down the West Pass, and command him to tear out the both the basilisks's eyes
Maria, I'm sure you're familiar with Potterlore, but on the off-chance you're not here's the nutshell version: HP phoenixes are sentient, can lift objects they have no business lifting physically, and their tears have restorative properties
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Fennec... :3
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