Guilt filled Livia, but it was soon replaced by a sense of justice. There were plenty of hobbies — and likely many ways within his chosen one to experiment — that did not involve immoral actions that breached the privacy of those around him. Gregory should have known better before allowing his curiosities to lead him that far, even if he didn't consider his actions to have serious complications.

"That is the sort of tool that should be in the hands of aurors, not idle gentleman. I'm sorry, Gregory," she said, trying to rid her tone of any emotion that would suggest she felt guilt. Still, the look on her brother's face, along with his defeated tone, was enough to cause her expression to settle into a frown.

She rose from her seat and started at him wordlessly until she could find the right thing to say.

"Come. I have desire for fresh air." And maybe, just maybe, she could see to it that he was introduced to gentleman with more appropriate interests. There were plenty lurking in Hogsmeade, right?