Lucius moved over to accomodate the fifth year girl. He didn't think matches required a candle. But then, his entire rationale for that was profligates who insisted on lighting their matches in transfiguration, what second year?
"The note says something about candles causing fires. They do look a little more like wands I suppose."
But it sounded absurd. After all, wizarding candles were lit, magically of course. He assumed muggles would have stolen the idea in much the same way. But... still Lucius drew a deep breath and reached into the fireplace to knock one over.