"A bit of an obsession of the topic has been handy, though it's made me realize I'd be a terrible teacher. The Headmistress has helped me understand things in a much better way than I could myself."
Which was true, enough. She had felt rather proud to know that she had a pretty firm grip on the studies on her own. Having McGongall around would just push her transformation along much faster than if she continued by herself. She spared a glance around the corridor, glad to see that it was empty. Although no one really knew it was them in the library that day, she had still been forced to keep on her toes over the past week.
"It will be exciting when the transformations begin, though."