Ed kept a neutral expression but he was vaguely amused by the shift of tensions in the room. He didn't blame them, if roles were reversed he'd judge him too. Quidditch was definitely not a priority in the slightest. But he had his reasons. With any luck in 10 minuets he'd be as bored looking as the fellow from the Department of Mysteries.
It was not a hope he held on to for long. Mr. Ross apparently didn't find his segue as valiant as Ed did and fired back at him. "I have read the prophet." he replied coolly. "I also attended an informative presentation recently." he continued with a wave to the general area where the MA&C employee had stood. "I thought it was stated that it was unknown whether brooms were affected. In an effort the assuage a few of your concerns I could rephrase to ask if flying carpets were functional but the bottom line remains... is flying affected? I can think of a number of reasons why this would be valuable information so if visibility is the worst consequence you can fathom then I might invite you think more broadly."
It was not a hope he held on to for long. Mr. Ross apparently didn't find his segue as valiant as Ed did and fired back at him. "I have read the prophet." he replied coolly. "I also attended an informative presentation recently." he continued with a wave to the general area where the MA&C employee had stood. "I thought it was stated that it was unknown whether brooms were affected. In an effort the assuage a few of your concerns I could rephrase to ask if flying carpets were functional but the bottom line remains... is flying affected? I can think of a number of reasons why this would be valuable information so if visibility is the worst consequence you can fathom then I might invite you think more broadly."