 Granddaddy Ravenclaw | | Jermione Granger
Oh dear. We've struck a nerve.
Preston raised an eyebrow and considered the two girls before him. Propping his elbows on the arms of his chair, he tapped his fingers together thoughtfully.
"I see that last stipulation causes you some concern. Perhaps I should explain." Professor Kingsley spoke slowly, letting the words hang in the air.
"I will not assist students in this endeavor if I have any reason to believe that their intentions may be anything less than completely upstanding. There is a reason that animagi must register with the Ministry. It can be a tool used to cause trouble. History of mischief making, rule breaking, and peer tormenting will give me great pause. If there is such a history on your record," he paused and looked at them some more. There certainly must be - he hadn't looked - if they reacted in that way.
"If there is such a history, refraining from further infractions would be enough, in most cases, to prove to me that you were to be trusted."
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Has anyone ever sung you a lullaby?
You can fly above the rain clouds
Close your eyes
Let the melody carry you
Leave all your fears behind You can float across a rainbow sky
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