Blaise tried to retreat, but Severus kept him in place. Pleadingly, he looked at his fellow student. "I'm sorry," he whispered, "I won't do it again. I'll be good, I swear. Please, Harry, please, give me another chance. I'll do as you say. I'll promote your club. I'll spy for you in Slytherin. Everything you want, just ... please!" He withered before red and green eyes, lowered his head as if waiting for the final blow.