Professor Hall<br/><br/>Professor Hall's patience seemed to be fading quickly.  He stood before addressing the Head Boy.<strong>"Five points from Slytherin!  As for you, Mr. Robeson, I would expect that a Head Boy would understand that cheating is not tolerated at Hogwarts.  I would expect more from any student in this room, but from a Head Boy..."</strong>his cheeks puffed as he emphasized the last word,<strong>"this behaviour is intolerable.  Detention, Mr. Robeson."</strong><br/><br/>He paced angrily back to his desk, pulling forth a sheet of paper and writing hastily upon it as he continued.<strong>"I was just remarking on the downward trend of this school's attitude, and quite frankly I can see where it gets it from!  Needless to say, Mr. Robeson, your generous offer of points is invalid.  As for your other accusations, any complaints must be submitted to the Headmistress or to the Ministry, otherwise you are just wasting time...doing us all a <em>disservice</em>."</strong>Rather than amusement, the inflection at the end suggested a more increased irritability than anything else.<br/><br/>As Edgar volunteered to help Xavril with Animagi issues, Professor Hall snapped.<strong>"Quiet!"</strong>he yelled as Edgar finished speaking.  He took a deep breath, calming himself.<strong>"As I stated, discussion within moderation was encouraged, and I <em>believe</em>...we have exceeded that threshold on the current issue*.  However, since such interaction and discussion remains important, Mister Crowley may assist you with your difficulties after class, perhaps even during your detention.  Five points to Gryffindor for volunteering, Mister Crowley."</strong><br/><br/><strong>"Now"</strong>he said, smiling forceably,<strong>"does anyone have a question regarding different types of woods or their connection to wands?"</strong><br/><br/>*pronounced<em>iss-yew</em>