He was standing by the food with his back to the entrance and didn't see Anj enter the room. Only when he heard a few hushed whispers did he turn around.

She got his owl.

"PROFESSOR LAINEY, 'OL GIRL!" Vindictus whooped loudly and bounded over to her side like a hyper little kid. "Glad you made it! Maybe you can help me show these uptight Ravenclaws how to let loose and party!"