[ he can see those hands, Alice, and it makes him worry ]

Ah, gwilwileth what have you done to your hands? [ he murmurs, beckoning her over to him and setting his blades aside. He still carries a small pouch with basic first aid things, especially now. ]

The fire? I arrived there on my way home - Professor Snape was coming from the opposite direction, and I aided him in setting up a water chain before I ventured inside. What is it that you seek to know?