Paxton could not help but get a kick out of the seemingly bashful reaction he had managed to coax out of Miss Lukeson. He began to lead the way when the sound of loud crunching reached his ears. Was this part of the lesson? Even so, he drew his wand and stepped protectively ahead of Miss Lukeson. There was something coming towards them. "I'm sure the professors can handle whatever that is," he said in reassurance though he kept his wand ready just in case.