 Wowza!
Lachlan set his cup of tea on the table, and laughed heartily at Miachael's serious tone. He stood up and accompanied him to the door. When he opened it for the boy, MacFusty poked his head out and gave the people waiting outside a nod--and picked up the kitten meowing outside.
"Mister Chosen. Miss..." I don't know your name? "I'm afraid you'll have to wait a little bit longer." Or they could leave and come back later. That was always an option. Nodding respectfully at them, the Care of Magical Creatures professor stepped back inside his hut and returned to the couch he'd previously been sitting on.
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