Sure... throw the Hufflepuff under the bus. great!

"That was me. I used the 'Waddawasi' spell. Thats all I could think to do when I was being pelted with chalk and a potion that I'm pretty sure had some ill effects." he said. "It was a mess and there was chaos everywhere. No one could do anything. I think a few kids tired, or at least threatened to get the baron.' he said, trying to be totally honest and present the effect of being in the tumult.