Maxwell gave her a rather sheepish smile. “It’s all good, I got this!” he insisted, and then he realized that he was speaking with the Headmistress. He had been working for her for five years, the longest than any of her previous assistants (or so he’s heard), but sometimes he tended to forget his manners. “I mean–I’ll do better, ma’am.” He nodded at her statement, locking his hands behind him as he stood up straight. “The roommate assignments have been submitted and sent out to the students,” he confirmed. “And I’ll get to Professor Collingwood as soon as possible today. Is there anything else I can do for you, Headmistress?” he asked.
Lilith shot a glance at the younger witch at his offhand comment. Then she was mollified by his immediate retraction. “That’s more like it. You’re already hampered by being male ... don’t exaggerate your flaws with nonsense Maxwell.” She stated crisply. “Excellent. Is your Familiar back in residence?”












