Dun failed to pay attention to Miss Binn's move, such was the distracting nature of her question, giving her the upper-hand for a few moments.

He supposed he was a little... hurt at being spoken to as if the bloodline that had ruined his family was nothing more than a fascinating hat. But he knew his fellow Ravenclaw was simply being curious, and meant no harm. Dunstan remained as courteous as usual, but there was a touch of cool sadness to his voice as he explained.

"No, it's not interesting. Many parents don't want me at this school because my mother was a vampire. Many students are scared of me, or think I'm no better than an animal. Half-vampires were banned when I was due to start at Hogwarts. I turn fourteen next month, and I'm still in Second Year... that's not interesting, it's frustrating."