Nicholai walked into the class and looked around to figure out where to sit; deciding that at the back was a good idea he headed over to sit next to Clifford. Lately in classes he had noticed a distinct distrust of those in his house and it made him want to stick by other Slytherins... most likely further alienating the other houses, but there you go.

He followed the instructions on the board and began to re-read the assigned chapter.