“Yes. Reyn is our resident horse master. He has an excellent seat.”I grinned. “I’ve noticed.”Reyn’s face tightened and Nell flushed, looking embarrassed. “It’s an equestrian term.””Really? I thought you were talking about his ass.”

“How’re we getting to King’s Cross tomorrow, Dad?” asked Fred as they dug into a sumptuous pudding.”The Ministry’s providing a couple of cars,” said Mr. Weasley.Everyone looked up at him.”Why?” said Percy curiously.”It’s because of you, Perce,” said George seriously. “And there’ll be little flags on the hoods, with HB on them-“”-for Humongous Bighead,” said Fred.”

“By the Angel,” Jace said, looking the demon up and down. “I knew Greater Demons were meant to be ugly, but no one ever warned me about the smell.”Abbadon opened its mouth and hissed. Inside its mouth were two rows of jagged glass-sharp teeth.”I’m not sure about this wind and howling darkness business,” Jace went on, “smells more like landfill to me. You sure you’re not from Staten Island?”

“Trains are great dirty smoky things,” said Will. “You won’t like it.” Tessa was unmoved. “I won’t know if I like it until I try it, will I?” “I’ve never swum naked in the Thames before, but I know I wouldn’t like it.” “But think how entertaining for sightseers,” said Tessa, and she saw Jem duck his head to hide the quick flash of his grin.”