Elizabeth listens carefully, eyes darting to Anthony when he makes a small noise. She doesn't reply immediately, mulling over her own words.

"I don't think you're being condescending," is first and foremost. "I appreciate the advice."

There's a heavy but hanging there, and again Elizabeth wonders if she should just tell Tonks the truth.

Eventually: "I think I will throw caution to the wind and dive in head first. I intend to do that. But I don't think I can until we've done what needs to be done."