If nothing else, at least his words appeared to be working on the boy. He did not need him freaking out and he did not need to make a bigger mess than there already was. "Yes, I happen to be a superhero like they are. I don't have a hammer like Thor," Bless his little brother for not shutting up about old superheroes, "but I have something just as good. In fact it got rid of that invisible monster and it will do it again so you have nothing to worry about."
Truth be told, he did not find the little boy's story very funny and felt it a shame that was the best his life had to offer. Nonetheless, Aiden laughed with him, pretending he found the story in good humour. "That sounds like something my younger siblings would do to me. It's lucky she kept her teeth."
On the next question, Aiden did his best to offer a reassuring smile. "Don't worry about it, buddy. Remember that thing I have that happens to be better than Thor's hammer? It can help you not remember the bad things too. Once we get out of here, I'll get you that chocolate and something to help you forget, scout's honour." Were he not carrying the boy, Aiden would have raised his right hand to solidify the promise but his would would have to be enough.
Further and further he walked, and while he did he tried to keep his eyes and ears peeled. With him under the featherlight charm, it would be easy to carry him with one hand and immediately draw his wand should a dementor or anything else show up. He was prepared for anything else that may appear before he could hit the exit.
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