Another member of the council clears his throat loudly "Alright, let's begin... Miss Hermione Crofus! Do you deny using magic wrongfully to hurt a fellow student?"

"I do not deny using magic, but I deny using it wrongfully." I answer curtly. They share glances again.

"So, explain to this noble council why Miss Ketura Crofus is currently in this state?" The man rubs his beard thoughtfully, pointing to her. Ketura tries to hide a knowing smile, but it slips anyway.

I frown "Ketura simply tried to attack me after a class, and I defended myself!"

"That's not entirely true, your nobles. I only confronted her after Mr. Toleofretus class about...