"I'm not a fan of smacking one's knuckles," Waver said dryly. No, that was what flicking students in the forehead was for. Much more effective too. "That said, I'm not sure if I'm flattered or insulted about taking in literally anyone."

It was meant in jest anyway. Waver's not sure what this instructor might have been like, but it seems like a memory best not intruded upon.

"I have to say, they do fit quite well. Are they amenable to me trying to pet one of them, now that I've offered food?"