Zhenya listened to what Professor Cassie had asked her. She appreciated that smile. Then she shrugged, "I could have, but I didn't," that was a short answer.

Zhenya watched as Adi and Janelle had their sieve tested, though she knew they wouldn't move. Now was Zhenya's turn. Zhenya sat perfectly still, also holding her breath, as Professor Cassie cast the spell and said her name. Zhenya watched the sieve carefully. She watched it.

It was obviously not moving. Zhenya exhaled a sigh of relief, and sat back in her chair.

But then Professor Cassie tested Cinna. And the sieve moved. And... and there was Bob. Zhenya's mouth fell open. WHAT!? Why had Cinna taken Bob? Trust it to be a Gryffindor. Was it a test of bravery or something? Zhenya wanted to hear that story.

Wait...

It was all an act?

Zhenya let out a small groan. She was made to be centre of attention and... and had a huge panic at being accused of something, and it was all an act? But they got house points? Well... in that case. AND NO HOMEWORK!? Zhenya's face broke into a smile. That was excellent news! No need to spend time on homework, she could use that extra bit of time for revision instead. All was well. She listened to what Professor Cassie had said, and it was true. There were no blame games. Sure there were questions, but that had been asked of the class. And there were probably more questions for Professor Cassie than any of them.

Zhenya packed up her things and went off to leave. "Thanks for the lesson Professor, it was... a little bit fun," she smiled. Just not the part where she was being accused of being a turtlenapper.