So, here's another thing that doesn't make sense.

Why is there a "If I recite this stanza, Bernard will kill me," trigger? Why would Lenore create such a thing?

Let's say she's walking around the tower, reading out loud. Oh crap! I just recited the kill me line!

Shouldn't it be more of a, "If you recite the right line he thinks your Lenore and no matter what after that you're fine, but if I recite the wrong line he views you as an intruder and tries to kill you?"

Shouldn't the kill me line be more of a, "Attack my enemies" trigger instead? Maybe after you quote the right line to make him friendly, quoting the kill me line could send Bernard and his animated armor clan out to go patrolling the Underdark for enemies or something.