Edited: I totally misread "disinclined to follow" as following. Edited now.
The lake was a terrifying sight, and despite Clifford's expertise could potentially help to determine its threat, he stayed behind, letting braver expeditioners go first. As soon as he heard a cracking branch, however, he regretted his decision. Instinctively, Clifford reached for his wand but stopped mid-action. His magic was of no help now.
The lake was a terrifying sight, and despite Clifford's expertise could potentially help to determine its threat, he stayed behind, letting braver expeditioners go first. As soon as he heard a cracking branch, however, he regretted his decision. Instinctively, Clifford reached for his wand but stopped mid-action. His magic was of no help now.