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Good evening, and welcome to the Sleepy Bookshelf, where we put down our worries from the day and pick up a good book.

I'm Elizabeth, your host, it's lovely to have you here with me tonight.

This evening will be returning to journey to the center of the earth, but before that, take some time to settle in.

Find a cozy spot in bed, pulling your blankets around you, and rest your head heavily on your pillow.

Imagine yourself sinking into your mattress, and release any hold you have currently on any part of your body.

To clear your mind now, take a nice deep breath into your belly.

Feel your tummy fill with air, and when you exhale, let's just go.

Lovely.

When we last met Harry and Professor Hardwig had begun their ascent up to the crater of the volcano, Snafel's,

led by their guide, Hans, and the Icelandic porters.

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