"I'm alright," Ernie said, after Hannah. "I probably should try to get back to sleep. I need to be up bright and early tomorrow for work. Just don't stay up too late--or worry about me. I'll be alright. It's just a dream."
He watched her as she left the room, feeling at least somewhat guilty about not telling her, but feeling terrified of what he had actually dreamt of overrid the more subtle sensation of guilt. Maybe I'll let her know if I find out a bit more about this, he thought to himself. He made a mental note to contact Pucey when he had the time to do so, and reclined back onto his pillow. He couldn't sleep though, and had taken to thinking about details of the dream...