Steph hesitates again, staring at him, all blue eyes and uncertainty. He's grinning. So ... he's joking, right?

"That isn't exactly safe..."

Except that this is Hogwarts. There's a reason Steph's there, and it's not because it's a safe, cosy little li--

Wait, yes, it totally is. Er. It's safe and cosy and she's retired from her previous job and wants to teach. Yeah. That's why she's here.

She frowns a little, wary. "I don't entirely believe you."