So when she returned to Hogwarts, she did so alone and with a whole new mindset. She barely spoke to anyone and kept to herself, focusing on her studies. When she had been assigned a partner in Potions three weeks into the year, it had shocked her to see Hermione Granger sit down next to her. She wasn't surprised to find out no one had been willing to work with her. She'd been getting dirty looks and hearing nasty insults from everyone ever since they'd returned, everyone except Granger. Neither of them greeted the other, they simply just shared a look and started working on their potion. She didn't question it, ignoring it in favor of focusing, only speaking to the brunette when it was required.