Ren matched Alex's disconcerting smirk. Ah yes, rockin' n rollin', cuttin' n' burnin', just like the old days. This side of the Wizarding World has no idea what they just let casually in through the doors.

He turned his head as he tried to see who it was that Alex was pointing at. Right now he could only see the back of the boy's head. But he figured that the student will have to turn around and return to their seats, from which he will be able to see the his face.

He angled his head slightly as Gretchen spoke, not breaking any eye contact with the Little Mouthpiece "Don't worry Gretchen, Alex and I are at our best behavior today." he said as he flashed a reassuring smile. And it was the truth, there arent any outbreaks of fire or blood spilling yet now is there?

He then hears his name boomed from the dias "The Great One is singing my song. If you could excuse me a moment..." he said as he squared his shoulders and marched for the Dias.