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Albus, my friend, you are a wonder.

Not at all. I'm quite happy to help.

Now let me see if I can salvage any of this food you have.

At some point, I suppose we'll just have to toss it and get something new.

Perhaps so. But let me take a look regardless.

Anything in particular you'd like saved among everything?

...The wine?

[That earns a bright laugh.]

I think the wine will survive. If anything, a little airing will probably keep it lively.

I don't eat for sustenance, only for enjoyment. I'll have to leave it up to you--whatever you think we've got that's left and worth saving.

Fair enough. Let's see --

[He goes over and starts prodding at things with his wand. There's a few things he moves aside, clearly writing off, but when he finds a piece of fruit or a vegetable that's wilted, a few sparks fly out, ripening it once more.]

[ He's going to watch with bright, fascinated eyes. ]

Let me know if there's anything I can do. Otherwise, I'm just going to enjoy the view.

[He chuckles, turning around to wink slyly.]

The view of magic, or of me?

The magic is just an extra bonus.

[He chuckles at that.]

What a charmer you are.

[But he does go back to casting spells over food, watching as a piece of fruit or a vegetable livens up to ripeness.]

[ HE TRIES! but also it comes pretty naturally. ]

Are you...turning back time? For that particular apple?

[Albus grins, but shakes his head.]

No, I'm afraid not. Turning back time is far more difficult. I am simply giving the apple a little burst of life -- almost like a healing spell, in a way.

That's fascinating.

[Albus grins.]

Isn't it? I admit, I find it all very fascinating -- even as one who has never lived without it.

It's good to never lose the sense of wonder at the world around us. Wow, that just makes me sound incredibly old, doesn't it.

[He smiles fondly at that.] Mm, I would not say old, so much as -- well-lived? You've had time enough to learn what to appreciate.

And what not to spend too much energy fussing over.

Which is all-too-valuable knowledge to have.

[As he says the words, he finishes with a flourish: a small pile of refreshed and revived foods, separated out from the rest.]

These should be all right.

Albus Dumbledore, I've said it before and I'll say it again: you are a lifesaver. Quite possibly literally, actually.

[With a bright smile, he says:] It was my pleasure. I am happy to help, especially if it saves your Dominant from starving to death.

I'll have to find some way to properly thank you. You will tell me if you think of anything?

Well -- if you insist on some form of thank you, I would never say no to some form of sweets.

I do insist. Sweets are certainly no problem--though it might have to wait until the water's mostly receded.

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