"Why do you want to fight? A good fight? There is no such thing, Sir." She looked back at Alex scornfully.
"I did not say that I wished to - it was merely a caution to keep you safe, Sir. There are people here who would trick you. Monsieur Malfoy tricked me; he made me eat Howard's face. It is a thing that can be done."

She shook her head. "I am sorry. That is not for polite conversation, is it, the last arenas?"