Least loved, always, by the mother who craved a daughter... least loved, now, by the girl who prefers your friend... second best, always, eternally overshadowed.
—— “No need to look so put off Weasley. I care little about your ongoings at the hour. Besides, it’s probably best that I don’t know anyway.”
A slip of his tongue and he’d most likely be put in detention– choose your words carefully, Ron. “Yeah.. y'know, just headin’ to bed.. not goin’ anywhere inappropriate. Smooth sailin’ for me, Professor. Don’t worry about it.”