"That might not be a bad idea," Philomen said. Never having been transfigured into an animal himself, Phil wondered what this must all feel like for poor Mr. Blott. He imagined it must be rather frightening, or else he wouldn't be taking cover--even if "cover" was "inside someone's pant leg." Stunning him might not make things less frightening, but it would at least get him to stay still long enough for someone to put him to rights. "Would you be able to stun him at this angle, do you think?"

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