Jacobs eyes narrowed as he watched Zennon move first away from him and then stand entirely, as if he couldnt be associated with him. The distance hurt even more then the words that the Slytherin was saying. He looked around at the small group hed been speaking to incredulously. If Zennon thought this was the entirety of Gryffindor, he needed some serious help with his math skills, probably as much help as Jacob needed with potions. Jacob had thought Zennon was his friend, but just as with the Valentines dance, the Slytherin was choosing Analei over him and he was beginning to tire of that. And hed called him Jacob and Jake. Zennon never called him either of those names. Even though he was being told off, it was that which hurt him the most. Oh gee, Zennon. Im sorry to disappoint you Jacob said sarcastically. He turned away from his friend, not wanting him to see the hurt in his eyes and spotted Analei leaving the Great Hall. You can leave now then. It looks like your girlfriend needs you
and Id like to go back to my conversation with my friends if thats ok with you he added, waving his hand in dismissal, his eyes following in the direction of the Hufflepuff girl before turning his attention back to his Gryffindor friends and resuming conversation with them as if Zennon wasnt there any longer. What Jacob really wanted to do was leave the Great Hall himself, but if there was a chance of running into Analei, he was going to stay put.