demerit

Yet his job review has never included a bonus for a player being called up to the majors or a demerit when someone comes up short.

“Enough of that, Miss Lumen. One demerit for not following instructions. I warned you about bringing them up.”

“One demerit each for lateness, you two. The rules are the rules, and the new Headmarvellers and their Dean of Discipline are quite strict this year,'' she called out. “Fold in, fold in, and follow along.''

Her first demerit, a first at the Arcanum she'd never wanted to experience.

“Excuse me, Miss Durand, that's one demerit for running.”