Justin took a deep breath and knocked at the door. When he heard a "come in", he entered the cluttered but cozy office. ( Good morning, Professor Sprout. )

"Mr. Finch-Fletchley, a word?" Professor and Head of HufflePuff House Sprout called to the blonde scamp. When he approached, she cast a privacy bubble around them so that no one else could hear their conversation.

"I understand from Mr. Filch that you were out past curfew last night. Do you have anything to say in your defense?"