"Magic can be used for loads of things," Harry said, moving one of his pawns. "Everyday living sorts of things. There's healing magic, transfiguration, you can travel with it... It's just when there's a war on, yeah, it's used for fighting. And defense."

There was something matter-of-fact with how he spoke about the war that was probably equal parts reassuring and unnerving. Either he was someone that had somehow just adjusted or who was so maladjusted from it, he could talk about it with ease.

He glanced up at Howard and that easy expression went away somewhat as he set his mouth into a thin line. "With dark wizards, it's pretty much fight, join them, or die. Only joining them means killing and hurting innocent muggles and wizards alike."