"I kept telling myself that this was a- game or something." He glances at the boiling water, makes sure that it isn't about to make a mess, and finally moves to sit awkwardly at the table across from Scorpius. "I figured you were gonna get bored and move on. You know, I'm a Potter, ha ha, the novelty'd wear off eventually."

When he cuts his eyes up to him, the fear he had mentioned is real, is there.

"But I think I meant what I said before. And I don't know what I'm supposed to do about it."