Gwen looked down at her feet, feeling downright ashamed.
"I was holding it, because I was nervous... my hands always need to hold something when I'm nervous," mumbled Gwen, feeling miserable. "But pointing it in Laura's direction was an accident ... I was upset and forgot I was holding my wand."
At this point, Gwen decided to shut up. Rambling on about what had happened wouldn't get Hufflepuff their ten points back.