[Scorpius doesn't hide his flinch at the comment about his DADA NEWT in time, but-- maybe it's to his advantage, to make Regulus think he's got him. Being underestimated has always worked to Scorpius' favor in the past.

He knows there's no way for anyone to check him on this, so he can just say whatever he wants. He could make people up entirely. That'd probably be better, at least until he figures out what's going on.] You mean, my friends? Well, I mostly spend time with Andrew Nott and Tobias Avery. Travers is alright too, I suppose. Talks about quidditch far too much, though.

[Go ahead, challenge him on it. He knows Regulus can't verify it either way, and Scorpius enjoys spinning up stories.]