[Albus notices Scorpius' hand, but doesn't mention it. Moments like these are better left for when Albus is alone with his thoughts. He's about to declare his relief that time hadn't seen fit to eliminate Butterbeer when the date sends a cold spike into his belly.]
September, 1980? Merlin's balls, why aren't you more panicked? Didn't we just... I mean... I don't think I can see that again.
[Albus grabs Scorpius' hand and begins to drag him through the street. They need to get to the nearest station.]
Godric's Hollow isn't far. We're two months early, but the extra time will give us a chance to come up with a plan.
[Albus stopped listening once Scorpius told him the date. He missed the bit about there being more people from all over the timeline. Once Albus' mind was focused, it was difficult to distract him.]
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September, 1980? Merlin's balls, why aren't you more panicked? Didn't we just... I mean... I don't think I can see that again.
[Albus grabs Scorpius' hand and begins to drag him through the street. They need to get to the nearest station.]
Godric's Hollow isn't far. We're two months early, but the extra time will give us a chance to come up with a plan.
[Albus stopped listening once Scorpius told him the date. He missed the bit about there being more people from all over the timeline. Once Albus' mind was focused, it was difficult to distract him.]