Consent in all things, mate. I'm a big believer. I know Nat would want you to stay put and that's good enough for me.
I think we're going to have to do a lot of experimenting over the coming days and weeks, to find the combination that works. Nat's suggested the silverware, which would also make sense. I'm not sure the keys could be harmed, even by magic, but I'm willing to give it a try.