She regarded Dan without sympathy or empathy for his case. 

"Do you know why there are laws for under-aged wizardry? It is because magic is not a toy it is a tool. A very dangerous tool. You think what you did was admirable. In truth you are lucky you did not hurt yourself or your friends. Yesterday on the train, one of your classmates attempted a spell. He sent himself and another student straight to the infirmary!" She placed Dan's wand gingerly on the desk. "I will give this back to you before your detention this evening. I am not so cruel as to send you into the forbidden forest empty handed. I will return it to you with the absolute expectation that you will not perform or attempt any spells outside your classes."

Then she turned to Wade. 

"I didn't start it. I always finish it. You know me Headmistress." He mouth was a hard line. There was no remorse inside Wade.

"I will be keeping your wand for awhile longer. I would like to meet with you and your team mates tonight to discuss the full extent of your punishment. That is all for the moment." When Minerva finished speaking, Wade stomped out of the office. Leaving the Headmistress and Dan alone.

"I did not expect to see you back in my office so soon, though, perhaps I should not be surprised." Her face softened. "Mister Arrowmyner... You have been through a terrible ordeal. It is certainly not the ideal time to find yourself in a strange new environment with new freedoms and responsibilities... Yet, we do as we must." She was, of course, referring to the death of his mother.  

"It is not unusual for children... Or even adults to lash out at others under such duress. That is no excuse for you behavior, mind you, but I do understand." She placed Dan and Wade's wand in a desk drawer. "If you feel the need we can arrange for you to speak with someone about how you are feeling. I think it would help you work through your grief and transition into your new life here at Hogwarts."