Sirius fell silent for two seconds.
He put the quill back in his pocket.
"You really have prepared everything."
"Of course."
Umbridge said.
"Because I'm at school."
"Unlike certain people."
"Who are always off busy with more important things."
At that, a trace of displeasure finally appeared on Sirius's face.
Umbridge saw it.
She felt more assured.
As long as he took the bait.
It would be easier for this matter to fall into her hands.
Sirius stared at her.
"Do you know what Uagadou values most?"
"What?"
"Wandless Magic."
"Advanced astronomical projections."
"Group cooperation."
"And the ability to adapt immediately to unfamiliar environments."
Umbridge answered quickly.
"Then all the more reason for me to take over."
"I have all the training data from after the Monthly Exams."
"Who can withstand pressure."
"Who can obey."
"Who can perform consistently within the rules."
"I know all of it."
"What you know are names."
"What I know are results."
Sirius watched her for a while.
Then he shrugged.
"All right, then."
"I'll leave the training to you."
Umbridge suppressed her delight.
"Just the training?"
Sirius turned to rummage through a cabinet.
"I'll come collect them when the time comes."
Umbridge's eyes turned cold.
"Collect them?"
"This is an exchange visit representing Hogwarts."
"Not Director Black's private holiday."
"I don't believe a director who is rarely at school."
"Is better suited than I am to lead the delegation."
Sirius looked back at her.
A hint of hesitation appeared on his face.
"This involves international affairs."
"It represents Hogwarts' image."
"If something really goes wrong."
"It's the school that loses face."
Umbridge raised her chin.
"Then all the more reason for me to do it."
"I know better than anyone."
"What Hogwarts ought to look like."
Sirius stared at her for two seconds.
Finally,