Once Messer filled his bucket with the water, he put his wand away like the Professor said and went to retrieve a sponge out of the basket before went back to his table. His eyes were glued to the broom and wondering how did it get SO dirty? It'd take all day to clean this thing.

He dipped the sponge into the soapy water and once it felt heavy with water, he gave it a squeeze. Then the young badger began to rub the dirt off of the broom handle. After he made sure that all the dirt and grime were gone, he grabbed a blue towel and gently pat the handle dry.