"I don't know what to say," Danny replies softly, and right now that's as honest as he can be when asked what is it that he wants.

"I know I don't want, to not be able to do this," he says, rubbing Hedwig's foot. "And I don't want to not be able to do this," he strokes his hand along Hedwig's forearm before it moves up to his shoulder via his chest. "Or this," he continues, leaning forward on his knee to wrap both arms around him in a hug, one that lacks any kind of hesitation.