"Um...of course, Professor. I'm sorry to take up your time."

Hinata's gaze was directed down too, at her fidgeting fingers.

Really, she thought she'd been doing so well lately, too; she wasn't looking forward to the family lecture she'd get for getting into trouble later. But Hinata wasn't the type to argue with a teacher, whether it was fair or not, and especially not one as intimidating as Professor Snape; she'd seen far too many points for Gryffindor go up in smoke thanks to her housemates who'd tried. Besides, she was a Prefect now, so she had to set a good example. That meant taking punishment she'd earned without complaining, didn't it?

She looked up at him when she took her seat as instructed, nodding. "I-I understand, sir. What do you need me to do?"