she bit her lip , trying to come up with a response . the sleek black wolf , taller than she remembered , bigger than she remembered , jumped out in front of her the moment she passed the line of trees that blocked off the school . 'foaming at the mouth , half of 'em . his hide boots were well-made and well-worn . the responsibility of traveling in time is n't something we can ignore . those filthy words from this classy man . 