I was trained that a thorough researcher looks at all the possiblilities, even those that might be distasteful. (And my field does rather reward thorough diligence.)

I believe I can arrange to renew the two charms you mention. I'm more familiar with other variations of the tueri gemma but I've consulted the library here and the de Vos variation seems quite manageable.

I'm seeing what I can arrange about conversations with Stornoway, but as I said, it will take some more time.

I admit, I find the idea of the wards against the muggles rather fascinating. And you're certain those aspects will shift to the Octoboros wards when the process is completed?

I suppose my last question is this: clearly, something must be done to avoid Atlantis, but can you measure the urgency in doing so before the summer solstice, as opposed to six months later? If various parties get stubborn about various parts of this, of course.