They're not going to slap you over a licence when everyone is talking about how heroic it was. You probably saved Professor Lestrange's life, you know. Mr Malfoy himself said that warlocks with ten years' experience couldn't have handled it better.

And anyway, if they do, you could write to him. Mr Malfoy, I mean. He's a Governor; surely he can help if there's any chance the Ministry will want to go to trial over it.

I'm patrolling tonight. If you wanted to meet me. Near the clock tower?

You wouldn't have to go back to Gryffindor if you don't want to do.