He was disappointed, though upon second thought figured it was for the best; this was the same man who had caught them in an incriminating position, no matter how innocent it had actually bee. His biggest worry was that she'd go home, get punished, and never speak to him again—he didn't like his feelings being toyed with like that.

"It was loud in the room; I doubt a sonorous spell would have made it audible in that moment," he explained, his body bracing for more pain as diagnostic spells were cast in his direction.

"Did she- I mean, did anyone make sure she got home safely?"

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