"Well, I am a Ravenclaw," Padma replied, tilting her head graciously when Gaius bowed. "We are known for our ability put things together, given a few pointed hints."
She couldn't help but smile at Mister Snape's longsuffering expression. "I don't mind him coming by to play bookstore cat. If he bothers me too much, I'll just put him in the children's alcove with the toddlers. I'm sure they'd love to cuddle the little black kitty."