That they were even asked to chaperone had surprised Seamus, so as they head into the office, he can't help but wonder what thing they'd done that had caused her to reprimand them all these years later.

"You don't know. This could be why we were invited," he points out with a grin, having way too much fun with this though he suspected this was a bit serious.

And it is as the Headmistress introduces them to Roland that he realizes just how serious this is.

Seamus goes pale then, hating to see this boy who would have been so young when this was forced on him. And that is what it was. These children forced into being warriors and he tenses as he lets go of his love's hand and moves closer to the boy. Moving his hand, a stool comes closer and he moves to sit down as it slides up behind him.

He looks up at Roland, cradling the boy's hand in his. "It's okay," he says, knowing it's not from the boy. He can feel it practically radiating off of him. "We can get rid of it," he murmurs, trying to help calm him, radiating warmth and kindness. "And we'll sever the tie."

He lightly runs his fingers over it, feeling how strong it might be. "There's things we can do to get rid of it that will mostly not leave a sign. Or we can cover it up. Others might guess why you have it, but it will have no magic but ours. Whichever you want."