Honestly, he wasn't paying much attention at this point. He never really liked anyone new in the castle. Quoft even sort of detested the first years, but they were necessary with their predecessors finally graduating and going off to bother their future employers with their antics.
"If anyone dead shows up, tell them to wipe their feet before wandering in off the grounds."
That said, Quoft aimed his wand at the mops, sending them scuttling away to their closet. His attention was needed in the Great Hall now, then an hour off for breakfast in his office was called for.