"Well, it's certainly one of the skinniest incarnations I've ever had. At least I didn't wind up overweight this time." He cringed, remembering Mel and all that carrot juice.

"No, but...that's the way it was. You don't start living until you go to school. Ridiculous institution. I hated school. Pride of the Prydonians---that was the house I stayed in."

My, but he was chatty when he drank.