Originally Posted by Giant Squid

Oh. Bartholomew Henry could tell immediately that this boy was important to her; it made him want to be more serious in the matter - to reassure her that he would never do anything of the sort to either him or any other children. He was more than aware that they were unable to breathe underwater without some form of assistance. "I most certainly wouldn't, and for his sake I hope he wouldn't try going down there on his own using gillyweed or the like." Because the giant squid could offer the boy protection... protection that couldn't be offered if he want by himself. Surely this Derf knew better than to try that.