Ned laughed slightly, flattered, but he was much too modest to say more than a small comment. "Perhaps, I'll consider it if my career goals don't flesh out." His mother would likely prefer he took a more academic career path, as well. Things could still change, he supposed.

"Of course," he agreed. "Just find me in the library tomorrow when you're ready. Unless that boy Arnie decides to drop an entire meat pie on another Slytherin, I should be available whenever you wish."

With a smile, he set about wheeling the practice dummy back to the corner it usually sat in. When all was cleared away, he accompanied Alice out of the classroom, headed for Gryffindor Tower.