Hello (: look at me, proving my existence. I just want to thank everyone who read or favorited, and I want to thank Shadow for her review – I would have replied, but you don't have that option, so thank you very much for all your kind words, and I'm definitely going to be okay. Just dealing with some pretty hard rejections, but such is life. Anyways, onwards and upwards!

Ch. 9

"Just where do you think you're going?" A voice asked quietly from the dark hallway behind me. I cringed, and clutched my bag closer, pushing my shoulders back and standing up straighter.

"Class. Where else would I be going?" I said, with much more confidence than I possessed. He emerged from where he was standing in the shadows, arms crossed across his robes.

"No, you're not. Need I remind you of the condition you're in? I will be tutoring you where necessary, and someone will be dropping off your work daily. You are free to use my library, but you are staying here. This is not up for debate, Ms. Granger," he cut me off before I could interrupt. I huffed, and stomped back to my room, removing my bag with more force than strictly necessary. After a few minutes of sulking, I pulled out the Ancient Ruins assignment that was due by Friday, and began to work.

I continued work, uninterrupted, until around noon, at which point I heard a brisk knock resonate throughout my chambers. I rose to open the door, and found my companion standing awkwardly outside, carrying a tray. On the tray were a plate of sandwiches and a pitcher of pumpkin juice, accompanied by two glasses.

"May I?" He asked, to which I nodded, and he entered, setting the tray on the table. I gestured to the armchairs and we both sat. He poured two glasses of juice, and handed me a sandwich before grabbing his own.

Unsure of what to say, I ate quietly, and he did the same, lost in his own thoughts. After we both had finished eating, he cleared his throat, and revealed where his mind had been wandering to.

"I thought perhaps we could discuss treatment," he said quietly.

Thanks for reading, I know this one's super short, I really wanted to get something out there, to thank you guys for sticking with me. More to come shortly!