"Right, because risking getting thrown in Azkaban is generally a good idea," she said, crossing her arms.
At his question Michelle froze, looking a bit like a deer in the headlights as she searched her mind for an answer. She hadn't ever considered coming up with a reason for not being in Hogwarts, because she hadn't ever thought she'd admit to being a witch. She had a pretty decent Australian accent, but since she hadn't been using it she couldn't suddenly pretend to be Australian. Same with her American accent, which wasn't even as good. After what was probably a suspiciously long pause, she settled on a story. "I'm... I'm not in school anymore," she said, which technically was true. Hopefully he wasn't a recent graduate that would have recognized her if she'd finished the previous year, but her fingers tightened around her wand just in case she'd have to use it. "Everyone says I look young for my age... I suppose I'll appreciate it when I'm older," she added with a weak smile.