"Well, she noticed something yesterday, and we had a nice long talk today. It was a pleasure to converse with an actual Slytherin for a change, and not one of the Hufflepuffs in a bad mood that seem to fill the house currently. Anyway, she offered to help me, and even swore a magical oath to me. So, I'll be spending a few hours a week with her, "officially" so she can tutor me in polite manners. Unofficially, she will be working with Hermione and I on who's who in Wizarding Society, and what leverage can be gained on them.