As she listens, she widens her eyes, letting her seriousness cover the sharp intent with which she analyses his words. This is how his people think. How they choose to set themselves - and one another - apart. And honestly, she doesn't have to pretend that it's an alien way of thought to her.

"That's a cold way to treat people," she says quietly, disapproval giving an edge to her tone. "And I'm not just talking about the Slytherins. I mean, Muggle children find reasons to pick on each other all the time. But at least the stereotypes aren't official."

Hm. Then again, whoever marked Regulus as cunning wasn't wrong. "I suppose it's probably safest," she agrees quietly. You have no idea how much safer. But it's probably best to change the subject to his current home, lest he be too discomfort. "Anyway, I expect you have plenty of other things to keep you busy. Have you seen any of the Black Mages lately?"