"It is," he said with a nod. "You taught me about it when I was a kid, and about how to treat people with more respect. You regretted being an ass in school." He smirked.
"Wow, that's pretty... um... wow," he said, shaking his head. "Merlin is young? That's just... weird. I always pictured him to be ancient and wise. Is he at least wise?" He smiled, "Dad, the house elves have more rights now and we just didn't see the use for one."