"Yes, all right," Herbert agreed. He was already starting to regret his decision - he didn't study well in groups - but despite his makeup, Kurloz could be so innocuous. It was probably fine, and anyway, he did like feeling like the one with the knowledge. It would be all right. Probably.

God, he hated trying to navigate social situations with people he didn't really know.

But after running back to his dorm (and thankfully avoiding seeing Tony or Bruce again - he was going to do his best to make that a habit) and fetching his books, he did come back to the library, to meet the Slytherin by the entrance.