"You're not the only one who's upset with the common room," Vindictus smiled. "I guess the Minister holds an old grudge against me and this is his way of getting even. I prefer blue, too but white isn't that bad, Cale - the Hufflepuff Common Room is decorated in lilac streaked with black." He looked again at the boy's hands and decided to ask. "Are you an avid outdoorsman? The dirt on your hands has me a bit curious."