Staff at Hogwarts did their own fair share of gossip at some time or another. Especially when it came to who was a positive or negative student to keep an eye on. Several members of the Hogwarts faculty mentioned to Ricky how she might very well see Mr. Belby in her class come this next year. A quiet one, though also one to keep an eye out for when it came to academics in her field. If he played his cards right, he might even take over her position when she felt ready for retirement. Though that would be some time from now.

Alas, who really knew what the future would bring. He might not make it in other fields of his study. Or his interests may simply change. He was young. They would all see what he did moving forward. Particularly with that shy demeanor. She may have to work extra hard to get him out of his shell.

"I have indeed. His amount of sources is quite remarkable. In all my studies, we have never crossed paths. For all I know, this might be a pen name. It makes sense, given the subject he has chosen to study." Goodness, she was beginning to go into lecture mode. Not in a stern way, but in a way that showed just how much a certain topic fascinated her. The lack of contact with such a well researched expert was nagging at her endlessly.