As he accepts the book, Sebastian's laugh is short and not entirely unpleasant, "I can't imagine what his face would look like if you called him a war hero; although I suspect Mrs Malfoy would clip the ear of any man who tried."

"And, yes, I did. I would have him go back to his own time well-armed with all the knowledge that was kept hidden from him and others." There's a quiet, steady confidence to his voice that has taken years to develop. For a moment, it is easy to see how he could inspire and lead an untrained group of children in war. "Gateshead should never, ever be allowed to happen."