Blood. Ella wasn't keen on drinking it and was relieved that wouldn't be required, honestly. Her eyebrows raised slightly at the use of the word sissy, though. That was an interesting tactic. Was the professor trying to get the Gryffindors to want to drink the stuff or? Hm.

The blonde's face fell considerably when the best friend and then, the pseudo!brother's cousin mentioned performances. Her mind immediately went to Gran and she looked down, focusing on her notes and trying not to frown. Now was no time to get emotional.

Focus, Ella.

"Perhaps people were just curious about what it might be like to breathe fire like a dragon would. I could see dragonologists being curious enough to try it for themselves."