After a thorough investigation and several very long discussions with the faculty, the headmaster and I have concluded that the traditional methods of discipline are no longer sufficient.

from across the table, loud enough for half the hall to hear Told you. Detention's lost its touch.

Got boring, didn't it? No creativity.

shooting them a look that could freeze fire Weasleys. One more word and you'll be scrubbing the bedpans in the hospital wing with your toothbrushes.

cutting through the murmurs spreading across the Slytherin table Wait—together? With Gryffindors? You can't be serious.

face going pale Together as in… all of us? In one place? With no escape?

Together in one tower. Shared common room. Shared kitchen. Shared living spaces. Your belongings have already been moved.

leaning back in his chair, sarcasm practically dripping Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. We're not even getting the decency of a trial.

grinning like Christmas came early I don't know. Sounds interesting.

You think everything sounds interesting until we're all dead by breakfast.