Making his way from the Gryffindor common room with the intended destination of the library, Sir Nicholas appeared quite suddenly through one of the walls.

"Lady Helena," he greeted, his bow uncharacteristically delayed and eyes wide at her unexpected presence in this part of the castle. "I was not...oh, Sir Truebridge. Pardon my intrusion, but may I have your permission to ask the Lady Helena about a rather pressing matter? It shan't take long."