[ Miss Hardbroom's quite haughty expression never altered for a second even as she did make note of the correction. Her companion had seemed so youthful it had automatically been assumed she was one of the students. Not that it mattered much really. Her tongue was could be as sharp for fellow teachers and chaperones as it could be for the children. But... only for the sake of bettering the young wizards. ]

Then I suggest you remember. We wouldn't want the students picking up that sort of language... would we?

[ She straightened herself out and looked stiffly forward, the niceties that were to follow seemingly more of an afterthought. ]

I was not hurt, thankfully, though I wonder how long that might remain true with our current driver.

[ A corner was taken too severely and everyone on the bus was thrown to the left, some even ended up sitting in the middle aisle. ]

What is the fool thinking driving like this with children onboard?

[ If only she still had her magic she would put a swift end to this recklessness! ]