Arrick was lost in a mismash of conflicting emotions. One, he recognized this teacher to be the one cited in the Daily Prophet for being THE werewolf, and despite all he'd been told by Abigail he couldn't help feeling skeptical about his safety. Two, he knew nothing about Ancient runes, but it was beginning to sound like Arithmancy, which he not only didn't understand but thought was frivolous.

However...Ancient Runes sounded very much like it was about the here and now, and that was something he could grasp. It had him vaguely intrigued, even, though he wasn't sure why.

So the scrawny redhead remained hunkered at the back of the class, listening with a frown of intense concentration.