In my experience with XP here at work, it doesn't seem to matter whether the disc is from the original install or a disc that you used on another computer. Everything appears to be based on the license key. So I think that you'd be able to use any XP Home disc that you might be able to obtain. I have used discs for reinstalls that didn't necessarily come with that PC as I have had the license sticker for that PC.
I don't think that you'd be breaking any laws by borrowing an XP Home disc from someone else. You've already got a perfectly legit license, which is what counts.
With all of that being said, I have one kicking around here at work that I could lend you if you're stuck.
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