Alistair glanced left and right down the corridor, and making sure there were no other students around, he pulled Snape by the hand into an empty classroom nearby.
"Oh, Sev. Don't be mad." He held Snape's hand and said affectionately, "I admit I went to Hogsmeade. I'm sorry, I lied this morning. But I came right back as soon as I finished what I had to do. I'm completely safe, not a single scratch."
Snape narrowed his eyes. "So you're saying you still want to get yourself hurt to prove your competence?"
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