Handsome took a moment to reach up and rub his eyes — an ill-advised choice, really, seeing that it only manages to make them redder — and cleared his throat. How long had he been here? He hopes Miss Midford hadn't been fussing over him too long; the last thing he wanted to be was responsible for her failing a few examinations.

"I think I'm the one who should he able to say I'm hurt," he retorted with a teasing grin. "You did just smack me with a NEWT-level textbook."