However, Mr. Weasley led the evening's conversation off track, and it eventually turned to the matter of preparing to supply Avalon with electricity.
The conflict between magic and electricity became a hot topic of discussion.
In the end, Mrs. Weasley asserted her authority and sent everyone back to rest, finally bringing the lengthy debate to an end.
Yet Hermione lay in bed for a long time, unable to fall asleep. It was not because of the earlier discussion about magic and electricity, but because she was hesitating over whether she should reply to the sender's letter.
After much hesitation and inner struggle, Hermione sat up, picked up the Communication Bookmark and wand she had left on the table, and sent a reply.
The matter had to be resolved eventually. Continuing to put it off was not a solution.
By sending her that letter, Isobel was also expressing her willingness to resolve the matter properly.
What surprised Hermione, however, was that Isobel replied even faster than she had expected.
Just as she was about to close her eyes and rest, the words on the Communication Bookmark changed again.
Moreover, to keep the Communication Bookmark from falling into someone else's hands, Isobel replied in Secret Language that only Hermione could understand: I already know about you two.
Don't worry, I'm not angry.
Because you are not the first, nor will you be the last.
So I do not mind your existence.
However, since you have accepted that identity, you must bear the corresponding responsibility.
There had never been such a thing as receiving benefits without paying a price. And the price you need to pay is not something you would find unacceptable.
"What price?" Hermione asked.
"Your loyalty."
The words that appeared on the Communication Bookmark left Hermione completely stunned.
"Loyalty?"
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