Originally Posted by demented_death_eater

Vindictus tried to ignore the pounding as he practiced his serious poses in the mirror. "Yes, I like this one. And this one," he said to himself and leaned with his hand resting in his chin. "This is a tough decision."

But the pounding was louder and he caught a few words that came through the door. Locked out? Odd. He got up and strode over to the door, throwing it open. "Are you telling me that the smartest students in the school are STUMPED by the new riddle?" he asked in a disbelieving voice and a gust of cold wind hit him in the face. Merlin, it was cold outside!