Ricky did not see herself as a very strict teacher. She had given a warning right before the boy got himself into trouble. It was as if he was intentionally disrespecting her. What was she supposed to do with that? Ignore him and loose any remaining respect she might have as a female professor? She wasn't about to take that garbage. What was more, she had no control over if students decided to be idiotic bullies. It was the boy's choice to speak out during class in a disrespectful manner. Actions had consequences. He could not blame her for his own misfortune, and she would resent him if he tried.

Both of the girls to be called on had excellent points. It would be a shame to only give one points when both had earned it. Thus making her feel even guiltier about Miss Scrimgeours loose. "Five points to Gryffindor and Hufflepuff, for Miss Pott's and Miss Lestrange's equally excellent guesses." A certain amount of pride could be felt when her students had so many good answers. Especially ones that were only prompts of speculation. Learning to observe the world and determine what makes sense and what does not. "One more question before I hand out todays homework assignment. Can anyone tell me how large the average Streeler can grow to become?"