Magnus could be reasoned with, this topic had been a lively debate for years now and Cedric counted his blessings that his side was right.
Cedric threw the flag over his shoulder and hid a slight breath of relief. He followed the vampire.
At the threshold he stood stil in a moment of doubt as an old feeling washed over him.
He remembered his training, his instincts and the books he read. 

[i]“Once again...welcome to my house. Come freely. Go safely; and leave something of the happiness you bring.” [/i]
― Bram Stoker, [i]Dracula[/i]

How great that turned out.
Everything in his being told him to stay out. But this was what he signed up for, people trusted him. And it paid very well..
He entered the house and put the flag away next to the door.