“What was that?” He asked, rubbing the place the flare entered his body. Surprisingly, it was not Harry who answered, but Hermione’s hologramme.
“That was a magical promise. Harry just swore a magical oath to protect Hermione to the best of his ability. Such a promise carries a serious penalty should it ever be broken.” The hologramme actually glared at Harry.
“What penalty?”
“Usually the offender loses his or her magic, or sometimes he or she dies.”
Mack looked like he’d been slapped."
Yeah, poor Mack!! :-D And of course, U.S.S. 'Mione(NCC-2001-A if you're wondering) knows exactly what that oath was and so is feeling slightly peeved with Harry!! ;-P
Author's response
Heya NobleK.
She probably was, but I can see how she’d understand Harry’s desire to protect her namesake.
Alorkin