[ She may be right, it is better that his father wouldn't be involved in the foul matters going on here, after all, yet Legolas also knows that if Thranduil were given a choice: he'd remain, regardless, by his side. And he knows too, that Thranduil's own return would not be a happy one for as long as Legolas remains here. Such is the bond of family that for a good last thousand of years had only each other. ]

He was not indeed, and neither am I, in truth. [ And it's only going to get worse, but shhh he doesn't know that yet. ] Eryn Lasgalen was flourishing when he left, he said, it was why he has chosen to help in this world. No more was left to do in our old home but to watch the happiness unfold and care for the newborn babes.

[ But yes, the chocolate is delightful. Truly. Warm and rich taste that spreads with every bite. And he sits with Hermione at his side, warm and caring, and it seems worries melt like snow on a warm spring morning. ]

It is luxurious treat, Hermione, though I am uncertain if I would ... eat chocolate frog. Do you normally eat frogs? [ Eyebrow... raise. ] And what magic cards do you speak of?