Alex snorted softly. "I wish they'd avoid me, really." He bit his lip, wishing he could take back the words, then shrugged again, offhandedly. "Or themselves. Leave me the fuck alone."
He put one hand out, feeling the rough stone of the wall. "But it's fine. I mean. Nothing I can't deal with. Lots of jerks at Hogwarts. No different than it ever was."