That caught got by even Julien's radar and he blinked at Marcus, about to say something until the boy beat him to it. "Well, I don't know... he's a Hufflepuff and he's really loyal and I've seen him be protective over his friends so it makes sense he'd be the same about his sister... but really Marcus, you're a good guy and I'm sure he knows that. I don't see why you should stop yourself. Maybe give him a heads up though? I mean, don't ask his permission but just give him a chance to get the big brotherly thing out the way beforehand?"