Oh, don't worry about that. Better to get it out of your system, no? Or isn't that what you've told me about toxins, or they fester? (And honestly, it's a relief to have someone who shares my opinion of him to talk to.)

But it was very like Stint to try and claim the spotlight like that, and refuse to budge over. (And after he'd gone on in meetings about how important it is to have a clear idea of what material to cover, and sequence it, too.)

I'll have to remember Healer Mytens and her technique though - our agenda is packed next week, and I refuse to build in too much extra time for people like Stint to use up without warning.

I did think Mr Marvolo handled it with exceedingly good grace, all things considered. As to Mr Finnigan, I'm not sure - the expression I caught from him suggests he was not pleased by the state of affairs, but I admit I don't know him as well as some of the others of his year.

I did think Healer Grandin's teaching technique and explanations very nicely done, the few minutes I caught before circulating through the sessions again. Very clear and precise, neither overstating the problem or ignoring the potential concerns.

I'm glad I had a more pleasant evening to look forward to - I do enjoy my Saturdays of marking (and a drink and good chat) with Raz, though at the moment he's off doing a round of the building.

(Though, I have to say: tonight's essays are rather abysmal. The Yule Ball's already distracting people no end, apparently. Makes for amusing errors to read out loud to Raz, but we'll have to recover some material in class.)