Oakey looked down at his feet as Gideon began to explain that things could have gotten much more worse if he hadn't intervened or if nobody else was nearby to keep this from getting out of hand.

The Gryffindor Prefect was right, and Laura was lucky have only hurt her arm. "I'll be going then." Oakey said to Gideon and to no one else. They all seemed preoccupied with helping Laura the innocent victim in this squabble. He stuffed his hands into his pocket and looked back.

He didn't feel like walking alone anymore. He wanted to take someone with him now. He looked at each of them except Laura. He couldn't quite place the older Hufflepuff girls name, but he had seen her in the common room and in classes. Alyssa seemed to be focused on Laura and angry with Oakey. Sophie must still be mad with him about the whole boxing telescope thing, and Gideon would probably need to stay and help Laura to the Evil Healer, HA serves her right to go and see that woman!

Then there was Nigel the young Ravenclaw boy. Oakey figured he was his best bet to go on a calming walk with. So he turned back around and snagged Nigel by the arm. "Nigel," Oakey said demandingly. "We're going for a walk." he dragged the Ravenclaw to the entrance of the Courtyard.