Yes Cris had noticed Professor Bentley repeating the word "A bet?" back at him. He was very familiar with that 'repeat that word because they can't believe you actually said it' tone of voice. That meant only one thing. He was in big trouble. He now wished he hadn't allowed Sander to dare him.

Cris, one of these days, accepting those dares are going to get you into trouble.

"I apologize for playing that prank on you, Professor. I now know that it was ill-timed at best. I guess it's one thing to play a prank on someone and another to play a prank on someone with the things they love best. Not a good idea, right?," Cris looked sheepishly at the Professor.

The mention of her living in a state of constant stress and trauma only made him feel more guilty. "Awww, Professor, you just made me feel more guilty. My mother always drinks Chamomile tea. She says as a stress reliever, it really works. Would you like me to brew a teapot for you? I can bring it over to your office later on this evening," Cris whole heartedly offered his services.

He chuckled at the Professor's words. "I think I'll be fine, Professor. I know better than to get too close to the Flesh eating ones. Actually, I was hoping to continue taking care of Spike while I'm here at Hogwarts. In fact, I don't mind taking care of the others as well. Would that be alright with you? I know I have to use a mixture of dragon dung fertilizer and water, plus that spell. I learned how to do it back home.

I don't mind helping out....whenever I have some spare time," Cris quickly explained just in case the Professor thought he was going to skip lessons and homework to help out with the chores.

Yes he loved helping out but not at the expense of his studies and social life. In fact, he had decided he was going to ask Jasmine whether she would like to help out too. There, social life and chores all figured out.