Harry’s eyebrows quirked slightly, but though he looked entertained by Malfoy’s phrasing, he did not otherwise comment on his choice of words.<br/>Harry, however, soon came to realize that the awkward intimacy of the situation hadn’t been avoided by postponing taking a seat. In fact, it might have plainly been Malfoy’s towering height to blame, finding that Harry grew a sense of vertigo at the thought of being seated next to him.<br/>Having to intentionally counter that, Harry aimlessly glanced towards his desk as he took a seat, knowing heat would have rushed to his cheeks had he maintained eye contact. Desperate to keep his mind focused, Harry noted that another pile of letters had formed on his desk in his absence.