Finger wagging. Percy usually did the finger wagging. He was rather taken aback when Verity gave it a go at him. It was very effective. It took a beat or two before he found his wits again and caught up with her.
"I'll have you know I don't automatically speak ill of someone on the basis of their House, but I am surprised by such.. acceptance." He did indeed keep a little step back from her. "I mean, it's not exactly commonly heard of for Slytherins. Does she like you like you?