"I won't pry." Right now. Hannibal raised a hand. "You undoubtedly have your reasons. And Mavis is still young; as her father, it's natural to want to protect her from harm."

He frowned slightly. "I do hope you feel she is safe in my class; I would hate for you to feel anxious, or for her to miss this opportunity. Let me reassure you, none of the students have shown her the slightest hostility."