Thank you, Miss Parkinson, and I must return the compliments; you are a delight to have as a student. I am only sorry I could not help you further without risking greater retaliation against you.

You may, however, wish to let your compatriots know that should they become targets of our -- esteemed -- Headmistress's disproportionate sense of alleged justice, they should see me, and I will do what I might.