Cormac nearly jumped at the sound of Allegra's voice. It was at this poit that he realized just how nervous he really was - and that he was dreading this moment as much as he wanted it to be over and done with.
Get a grip, he scolded himself. You're a Gryffindor.
"No, it's okay," he said, trying to sound calm. "Just arrived, myself," he lied.