“You have to promise,” said Will, “not to shout when I tell you.” “Ah,” said James, “rather what you said to me when it turned out the puppy you bought me when I was nine was in fact a werewolf, and had to be returned, with apologies, to his family.” “A mistake anyone could make,” said Jesse. “Thank you, Jesse,” said Will. “The fact is—it’s going to be Charles. Stay strong, James.”