She felt an obligation to bring her fears about Lizzie to her parents. They needed to understand that what might seem like an innocent fascination as a child could easily turn into something much worse and much more dangerous as she grew older. If given the proper amount of attention and concern, there was hope that the girl could outgrow her macabre interests to become a productive member of society without possessing a Dark Mark on her left arm. If ignored, however, she might be the kind of person to seek out knowledge at her expense.