[ Charlie stops what he's doing, setting his herbs aside and shuffling to crouch in front of Peter. ]

Hey.

[ His tone is gentle, even. ]

First of all, back in the village really wasn't the time or place to bring it up.

Second of all, you know me. You know where I've come from and how I feel about wizards. What do you think I'm going to do, huh? I'm not freaking out on you, I'm not going to turn you over to some family or stick a blade through your gut just because you're Marked. I'm Marked too, remember?

It doesn't change anything. You're still Peter, I still trust you, and you're still my friend.