Tracey, having strolled into Potions like she was the queen of that particular domain, made her way to her normal seat right at the very front of the class. Unlike in most of her other classes, she was always engaged in this one. She was one of Slughorn’s favorite students and she wanted to keep it that way. After all, as one of his chosen ones Tracey was able to get access to potions stores as well as the coveted invitations to the “Slug Club” gatherings.
Sitting down, she began to unpack her things only half listening to that day’s plan. She had to suppress a groan as Professor Slughorn announced they would have a partner for that day’s potion. “Great,” she muttered, thinking of no one in the class that would be up to her standards.
She was not surprised, nor greatly disappointed, when she heard that she was with a Hufflepuff and not a fellow Slytherin. Heidi Macavoy. She needed to think for a moment before she put the name with a face. Heidi was the Hufflepuff Quidditch Team Captain. That didn’t exactly speak well to her academic ability…
Deciding it would be best to be at the back, that way Slughorn was less likely to notice Tracey was doing all the work, she gathered her things and stood. Walking over to Heidi’s table, she eyed the person in the seat beside her until the boy eventually moved.
Sitting down, she regarded Heidi for a few moments. “Hello,” Tracey greeted her in an even tone.