Pansy paused, crossing her arms and legs, and fixing Millicent with a curious look. "Is the behaviour of our house as a collective any wonder?" She thought it was a fair question to pose. "Given what we have been subjected to this year, frequent lockdowns, unjust punishment for the sins of others, an interrupted education and routine..."
Frowning, Pansy pushed herself off her perch and went to stand in front of the fire, pondering Millie's words for a moment. "You are rather quick to defend her," she observed quietly. "Why?"