"I think it became fairly obvious after Malfoy's last party when I stood up with Faustus after you and Mal-Draco put on your little show." Harry told him. "I made my support of him very clear. I'm sure people knew it extended to you as well." Though really they were both high on the target list anyway.
Chuckling Harry said, "Or you could be proud that he realized the direct approach with Gryffindors is best." Though he doubted that. Slytherins didn't like to be blunt.
His smile growing wider with Severus's permission he cheekily replied. "That was already part of the plan. I figured our sugar filled selves could annoy Pansy. Possibly have him stay the night if we got too bad, you know the wards on the house are secure."