"Ah, good! I think you're the ideal Gryffindor -- that being the House for the heroic, brave, just sorts as well as emotionally challenged people in tight circus costumes. It's also my own House."

He tilts his head and regards Robin thoughtfully. "Would you tell me more of Herne? Is he your father, or--? I do not imagine you speak of the small German village, for your accent is different."