They bumped into each other on the way to Charms.
Literally.
Books went flying, quills snapped, and Theo glared at his bag while spelling everything back in.
He said nothing, didn't glance her way, just turned to Zabini and continued walking.
Her heart sank.
She stayed after to ask Professor Flitwick questions on the Protean Charm, but her thoughts kept drifting to how gaunt Theo'd looked.
She found the note in her bag that night.
'Veriteserum in the Tea.'
Fingers traced familiar handwriting, a small smile blooming.
You're still protecting me, even now.
And then;
"...crap. Edgecombe."