"What are you doing?" 
                          
"Walking you to your room." He gave me a smile. Which I returned. 
                          
"You're gonna be late though." Didn't think this through. Snapes gonna kill us. 
                          
"I'm sure Snape will let it slide. You know he has favorites too." Didn't think of that. Maybe we will live to see 20 years old. 
                          
We walked the rest of the way in silence. It was comfortable for the most part. But I could still hear Blaze grumbling. He was really upset earlier. I watched as he paced in front of the fireplace. But I also watched my surroundings. Everything was clear. I was completely focused. 
                          
But that fire is making me anxious. Fire? I looked around. There was no fire. Just stone walls and the chill of the air. I looked back to Blaze in front of the unlit-. Holy! The fireplace. There was a fire burning inside. And it was massive! So big I thought the mindscape would go up in flames. 
                          
"How-" I quickly shut up. Almost spoke out loud.
                          
"Mhm, did you say something?" I quickly shook my head. HIs eyesight is bad but his hearing is great. 
                          
How did you get the fire to start, Blaze? I received a glare. Still mad I see.
                          
The fire? OH. That. Don't know. Don't care. Maybe you should ask Harry? Oh wait then you'd have to tell him about me. Don't want that to happen. 
                          
Taking a big breath I left him alone. I really made him mad. Focusing on what was in front of me I saw that we were closing in on the common room.
                          
"I'll see you later Harry." I hugged him and quickly left. I quickly walked down the halls and tried to make it as fast as possible. I really didn't want to deal with detention with Snape. Even if he does favor his snakes. 
                          
When I made it I could hear Snape yelling. That sure does help my confidence. Somebody must have done something wrong. Then again this class is filled with gryffindors also known as the incompent. What a pity. Okay deep breaths and. 1.2.3. When I opened the door all heads turned toward me. 
                          
"And why are you late Mr.Zabini?" Deep breaths. I looked around the room. Everyone was staring at me. Tense would be an understatement to describe how the room felt. 
                          
"I was walking Harry back to the basement." His face changed from anger to understanding. 
                          
"Aww the two snakes sticking together. " Eh? Who the heck said that? Did they just call Harry a snake? I think they did. With me.
                          
"Who's the real snake here? Us or the lions who ate the badger?" 
                          
"Take your seat Zabini!" Looking back at Snape I saw how surprised he was. There was something else there. But I don't know what it is. I nod and take my seat. 
                          
"Now as I was saying, today we'll be brewing the forgetfulness potion. The ingredients you will need are Lethe River Water, mistletoe berries, and Valerian sprigs." He explained while writing things on the board.
                          
Who even said that? I don't know. Who cares? They insulted Harry and us. With that being said. You're not that good at potions. Allow me to do this for us. Does this mean you're not mad anymore? Do I look mad? 
                          
Thats when I was aware the room was still open. I could still clearly see Blaze. And he was still mad. He was seated in his chair. He looked calm but his eyes told a different story. Like waves crashing against rocks. 
                          
Fine. I'll let you handle this. Just watch and learn, okay? It felt like I was taking a step back and letting him take control. Any other time it felt like I was being pushed aside. I stretched our body as I got up to get the ingredients needed. 
                          
"You will also need a partner. So partner up." Now why would he do that? The whole staff knows we're being outcasted. No one wants to be near us. Much less working on a project. 
                          
Walking back to my seat I started to work. This is so annoying. Why can't anyone see it's not that big a deal. They're blowing it out of proportion. He speaks a different freaking language! So what! But I'm glad everyone is showing their true colors now. 
                          
"Zabini, are you deaf?, partner up?" Deep breaths Blaze. Remember to keep your composure. This man will hear the difference in our voices. But hey if he finds out maybe you'll tell Harry.
                          
"Sir, we're not sure if you noticed but nobody likes us." And you had the nerve to talk about me getti- Hold up you said that on purpose! Ding! Ding!
                          
"Watch your tone Blaise." That's not my name. "I'll allow you to work by yourself." Not like I have much of a choice. Doesn't matter. I'm not alone. I never am. I have a partner no one knows of. . I looked to my side and saw someone sigh. A sigh of relief. Tch. Like I'd want to partner up anyway. I was wasting time so I started to work on the potion.