"All right," Albus promises, his smile growing just a little wider.

The phrase 'saved by the bell' has never been truer as far as gossip fodder is concerned when the clocktower suddenly chimes the end of breakfast and the transition to their first class of the morning.

Albus has a last gulp of his drink before gathering his book-bag and slinging it over his shoulder.


"Um. I'll come fine you later, then?"