"The kid has a point. About the Ancient Runes thing at least. Although I think he's probably referring more to the Professor than the actual subject. It seems a little personal, what with you bringing up those things." Reid said, in a nonchalant tone of voice. The kid, Jake he believed his name was, was correct. Ancient Runes was just a waste of time. "Arithmancy however is actually a valuable skill. Also the professors can't help losing a wand."

Blinking Reid suddenly realised what he said and looked in shock at Professor Lupa. He had just insulted his head of house. All because of that reason. The reason being that he had way too much of a foot in mouth disease. Oh oh. And he was sitting right next to Rachel. He really hoped Rachel wouldn't take this as a bad sign.

Deciding to try and dig himself out of his own grave he added, "Although I am sure that Professor Lupa can tell a real set of runes from a fake set. And I'm also sure that Ancient Runes wouldn't seem like such a waste of time subject if it weren't for the fact that it kills my brain trying to study for it. In fact if I understood even a quarter of what I don't I'm sure my opinion would be completely different." Hopefully his frantic backpeddling wouldn't make his situation worse.