[He smiled at her, curious at this woman, strange but intriguing. So far, he found her... interesting.] I'm a wizard. We are born to be the bastion of defense between all the things that go bump in day or night, and those who know not enough to defend themselves.

[he shrugged.] I stand between. [And for a moment, there was a very subtle shift in Harry, as he centered and just let himself sink into the magic around him and within him. Power pulsed along him, and he opened a hand.] Shimmeria.

[Light bloomed from his fingers, each one emitting a glittering trail into the air, each trail filled with depths that twisted under the eye.

And then it was gone, and he was back to normal.] I'm just me.