He followed, happy enough to leave behind the few bits of decoration he had. "That's one thing I don't think I need any practice in, thank you." Not because he had any experience, of course. "I discharge my hosting duties in the Great Hall. If I had to offer remarks more than twice a year, I doubt if I would even fulfill those." Back in his office, he felt more at ease, if not quite as enlivened. He set his glass safely on the table again, and drew a silvery barrier around the base of the table with his wand - the cat could live underneath, for now.