[viktor is very happy to shield him from the cruel realities of the world for a moment, and is not insulted he is being called child level ward maker. in truth he's probably lower than that, all his magical theory is exactly that, theoretical. pal is the magic practical powerhouse that makes those theories work, thank you sir.]

Oh it will be dreadful. I'll jump to advanced concepts completely out of my league but with just enough understanding to make the application extra frustrating. [he sounds happy about this because he is.]

Sounds like a deal. [and he is thanked with a kiss now, as it turns out.] This is a terrible bit, I hope you know.

[it's not, he loves it.]