It didn't take a genius to realize there was a lot of tension in the small office. St. Toussaint looked as if she had all the fury a bull did when it saw red. Professor Pierce seemed determined to wave that red flag before the divination professor.

Cassandra felt the urge to run out of the room, screaming for the headmistress, but she didn't. Instead she looked up at Pierce. "Professor, may I be dismissed?" She asked her, and then gave a quick glance to St. Toussaint. She knew the ministry hag wouldn't let her leave.