"I wonder, are the shields he displayed natural, or a remnant of the attack as an infant? He didn't seem aware that I was probing him, but, there were shields there none the less. I could still see his surface thoughts, and there really wasn't much surprise there, although I wonder if Miss Granger is aware of the nature of his feelings for her. Probably, she is a very observant young lady. Oh well, this is a mystery that I won't solve in an evening, and I do need to get at least a few hours of sleep before Cornelius shows up in the morning demanding an explanation."