Blaise took a moment to orient himself, pushing away the nagging fear at Hermione's condition, the uncertainty Draco's reaction to his sudden reappearance, and pulling forward the cool, collected persona he'd mastered while prowling the halls of Hogwarts. He found himself frowning as he opened his mouth to speak - he'd never had to put a mask on for Draco before, and wondered at whether he was doing so now to hide Hermione's return or to hide himself, lest his friend somehow see and guess where Blaise's affections lie.