Julien smiled a thank you at Alfie as his friend took some of his books, making sure that he himself kept the heavier ones as he didn't want to put Alfie out. "Ah, that's the thing." Alfie said, uncertainty colouring his voice. He didn't want Alfie to be angry but it would feel like cheating if he didn't say anything. "I've had to ask Su and one of the older Slytherin girls for some help studying. I don't think I'm doing too well on the work and I just wanted to let you know that, while I'm still happy to tutor you, I'm being tutored myself. I'm not sure how much confidence you should have in me."