It was hard not to smile at the chowing down, in truth. The griffons were cute, and their excitement was endearing. Vaguely, Waver wondered if he could attempt petting one afterwards, but that question was for later. And for when there was no feeding frenzy.

"I'm slightly unnerved that you've got me and my desire to read old historical documents down cold," he said with an easy laugh.

"Because I really, really would have enjoyed that."