Johnny hopped down from the stool and waved proudly at the applause, then took a little bow before he trotted off to sit at the Gryffindor table. Remus was shaking his head in dismay.

“I told you,” he said to one of his friends, who stared openly at Johnny.

“I thought you were exaggerating, mate,” his friend responded in disbelief.

“You can't exaggerate when it comes to Johnny,” Remus said dourly.