Leaning forward in his chair, Arthur cleared his desk in order to give the young man enough space to work. Once he was pleased with the state of his desk he shook his head at Kiku slightly.

"Im a teacher, boy. You can hardly become a good and learned wizard without myself and the other professors here to help you. Now, let's start with recitation. Let's hear the words."

He drained the last of his tea and then refiled the cup after reheating the tea inside with a flick of the wand.

He glanced at the boy.

"Care for a cup?"