While I had felt several eyes on me, the Headmaster’s included, I chose to ignore them as I muttered, "Not if I have anything to say about it." The sound of various bodies twisting, dinnerware falling onto the tables and hitting plates. The sound of wands slowly coming out of holsters and firm feet placement reached my ears. "Shite, I said that out loud?" Staring at everyone, I continued, "oh well. I meant what I said."