[ horrifying, that's all it is. Whatever the specifics are, that doesn't change any.

[ He focuses an intense glare at whatever the hell is talking to him (because as much attention as he paid in Care of Magical Creatures, he really didn't). ]

I see. And if I don't believe a word out of your mouth? Because so far, it all sounds like nothing but dragondung. I have no reason to believe any of this. [ and as such, he crosses his arms in front of his chest. It's a bit like a hug; he realises too late that he's shivering.

[ it wouldn't surprise him at all if something is planning on eating him. But he also thinks it might be this thing. ]