Yeah, I understand that.

[He falls silent for a moment. How does he say "Don't even think about bringing Hawke back, it won't work" without provoking anger?]

I...considered it for a moment, you know. What would happen if I had the chance to go back, to fix everything. With Mom and Dad, I mean.

[...did he ever tell Varric about it?]

It was an accident. I don't really remember the details, but it was a really bad accident. I don't know how much I could change, I was only eight at the time, but just the thought of getting that chance was tempting.