"You know, you goaded me about magic the last time you turned up without your memories too," James points out. "--or, well. I suppose you wouldn't know. Either way, it's a bit old the second time around."

Still, James tucks his wand away. His best trick's not one he needs a wand for.

"Suppose I can show you something else," he says. "I should take advantage of the fact that you don't remember I promised not to use any of it on you, but I'll be nice."

As he talks, James is cracking his knuckles and rolling his joints, making a big show of getting himself ready to do something.