Jace's eyes widened and he released Kayla's hand and stepped forward. "She's not a child!" he growled. "She's more mature than some of the older students here." He glared at the Professor. How dare he call Kayla a child when he didn't even know her!

"Well, alright," he snapped. "I'm sorry. Maybe next time I'll just drag her into a broom cupboard and make out with her there." He glanced at the Slytherin girl. "Besides. What are you doing out here, with her? She's only still a child, compared to you! So don't preach what you can't practice, Professor."