Gretchen raised an eyebrow at the question – Claudius hadn’t done anything so what was to be admired there? He wasn’t an embarrassment as far as she knew but Gretchen considered being the star player on a famous Quidditch team considerably more impressive than simple wealth. Not that she didn’t enjoy the latter but it was not something she had ever needed to long for: prestige was what she sought above all else.

“They’re both admirable,” she began diplomatically. “But I doubt anybody will recall Claudius’ name in a hundred years' time. Apart from whoever has to keep the family records I suppose.”

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Bee is tremendous, isn't she?