Malcolm was officially not having a good week. He didn't think he would get a T on his potions exam. He attempted to hide it but Maddy always knew how to get him to talk. She made serious with her threat and now he was without his precious books. He had no way to entertain himself. It was like he couldn't function. If he knew who Linus from the Peanuts comic strip was and knew how Linus reacted when he didn't have his security blanket. It was like that.
He entered the library intent on studying potions. Under his arm was a quill, his potions text and a few scrolls. He seemed dazed like he was under some drug withdrawal. As he glanced around looking for a place to sit, he saw Albus with none of his Slytherin friends around. This was good. He stumbled over and took a seat, "Hi, Albus..." He looked pained but he forced a smile through it all.