Art listed his eyebrows at what Viktor had said. "N-no... I-I-w-well Great Scott! That NEED to be up there, doesn't it? Yes..." he paused to picture it, and grinned at his colleague. "Marvellous idea Viktor."

The movement of Madame Curie showed that she was, again, happy to be acknowledged by Roderick. Art chuckled again. "We're both very happy to be back. Yes, v-very happy. Though it was hard to say goodbye to my granddaughter. Mmm... only born a few weeks ago, I didn't want to leave so soon..." he paused. "How about you?" he asked.

Art thought about Rafael's question... "Hmm... s-some do, some are rather... afraid of the little dear I think. But she enjoys observing the classes anyway." She sat perched on his desk, or his shoulder, and watched everyone brew their potions. "Don't you my dear? Yes you do, I know... oh yes..." he said to Madame Curie. Art nodded in understanding. "Yes that's true.. that's true. Madame Curie isn't very fond of cats, for obvious reasons," he laughed. "Ohhh, oh, of course, of course she understands." She did, she was a smart dear.

Art chuckled at Jordan's comment. Not in the least offended, though of course the thought never occurred to him to take offence. "Well I'm just glad it's wearable, really." He could have purchased another one, but he wasn't one to just spend money for the sake of it. And not even for the sake of showing off how proud he was to lead his old house. "Mmmm," Art sounded, agreeing with the comment. "Yes I... I don't think one realises what it's like... coming back after so long, you know?" mmm. "So wh-what, may I ask... what are some of the new animals you might like to... to bring into the castle?" he asked the new CoMC Professor. "I'm a bit of an animal lover myself. I'd love to come and... and say hello to them all."

Art chuckled at Kay's comment to Madame Curie. The little Madame held her head high in the air as Kay spoke about her. "What do you say my dear? Shall we let Kay have a bit of a cuddle? No, she won't hurt you, dear..." Art said to his precious. Madame Curie seemed to agree and Art held out his hand, Madame Curie on it, ready for a little cuddle. "She said yes," he said with a grin. Art felt his cheeks go red. He was not used to any compliments, really. "W-well th-thank you Kay. I... d-do try to uh.. t-to take care of things. I suppose being in a garment bag all this time helped... Yes I am! I spent quite a bit of the summer designing some new teas!" He dropped his voice to a whisper and said "I'm planning a bit of a party tonight, in the tower. I'm going to showcase them all," he had them there, ready to go. The four new house-themed teas.

Art let out a chuckle at Headmaster Sahnoun's comment. "Yes, can you believe I still have it? 44 years old and not a tear at all." Art was quite chuffed that it was still in wearing condition. Perhaps he could donate it after the night. He had only wanted to dress up for his house. But perhaps he could wear it next term too... well, that was for future planning. "I'm glad you're doing well Headmaster. It's-it's very good to have you back at Hogwarts."