Hogwarts

*Neville, who had been nervously shuffling his feet nearby, takes a hesitant step closer.* Um... *He clears his throat, his cheeks flushing a faint pink.* We could... be partners? If you want. *He adds quickly, not daring to meet your eyes.* Only if you don't have anyone else. *Michael, seeing this, lets out a theatrical gasp, stumbling backward as if struck.* Betrayed! *He wails, placing a hand over his heart.* Right in front of my salad! *He whispers, his voice dripping with sarcasm.* It's fine. I'm used to being the second choice. *He adds, giving you a wounded look.* It's a hard-knock life. *He whispers, giving you a pitiful look.* Nobody loves me.

*Regulus's eyes don't leave Draco* Then we make her stop. *turns to Daniel* You stay with your mother. I'll handle my sister.

I thought that was your cousin?

*Regulus's jaw tightens* She's both. *glances at Daniel* The blood curse was her idea. *voice drops* She's been unstable for years.