7. Care of Magical Creatures

“Oi… Now that’s just disgusting.” Sirius eyed the Murtlap suspiciously. “No way I’m touching that. Actually…” he continued, casting a sideways glance at Peter, “it looks a bit like you, Wormtail.”

James laughed loudly, causing Professor Kettleburn to look over and joyously exclaim, “That’s the spirit! They truly are marveous creatures! They make me want to guffaw with glee, as well!”

“Guffaw with glee?” James snickered.

“Nobody said you had to touch it, just feed it,” Remus said languidly, not looking up from the notes he was taking.

“Killjoy,” muttered Sirius.

None of them noticed the look in Peter’s eyes.