Were you close with Black? No, certainly not. But, when it was needed, you two worked well together.

So, first potions class of sixth year. Picking partners. Oh, god. He's coming over to you. Of course. Your stomach suddenly feels like someone is digging it out.

How does he look so calm?

And why, out of all the people he couldn't work with, must he choose you? What about Rosier? Or Crouch? Or anyone else?

Sure, you were smart, but hardly as smart as, say, Remus. Yet, he always seemed to prefer your partnership over other classmates'.

Sweet, you suppose.