"A real Gryffindor should always be brave and chivalrous," Jo remarks off-handedly, following close behind. She closes the loose board behind them just enough that it won't draw any undue attention to the opening, just in case anyone they don't want following them happens to pass by-- like a teacher, or one of the more unsavory students.

"Right behind you," she assures him. "Trust me, I wouldn't want to miss a minute of this."