Acacia simply rolled her eyes. Why must everyone assume she's doing something [i]bad[/i]? Oh sure, Willow would be her fall guy if the need called for it, but she doubted that would ever happen. After her first and second year, she managed to get away with things without the need for such people. She had one in reserve just in case, but she had gotten pretty good at covering her tracks. She gave Casimir a smile as she continued.

[b]"I will continue to do what I want to, understand? You have no power over me, Casimir. You have no power over anyone in this house."[/b]As she spoke, her voice did not seem hurried, angry, or agitated, but simply calm. Despite its calmness however, it definitely carried a weight behind it. A commanding presence, despite its softness. [b]"You simply assume I mean Willow harm from my past actions. In reality, all I wish to do is be her friend. I have no intentions of hurting her. Besides, the girl could use a strong figure to look up to. Casimir, you and I have been allies in the past, and I would hate to have a clever boy such as yourself as an enemy. Do not get in my way, or else there [i]will[/i] be consequences."[/b] And with that, she was done speaking about this matter.

It was true. She had no real plans to do her harm. She liked to think she was helping the girl get out of her shell. Of course, she would use Willow to her advantage if she had need of it. But she had marked Willow as one of her people. Though she didn't think of them as friends, or anything other than tools. She [i]hated[/i] when someone broke or messed with her tools. As long as Willow had value as an asset, she would see to it she was safe. Which was why, she was about to make a rather, shocking command that most Slytherins would not like. After a brief moment of silence and letting the other Slytherins converse among themselves, she decided it was time.

[b]"Alright, everyone listen up."[/b] She said, and the group of Slytherins around her immediately became quiet and focused their attention on Acacia. [b]"From this day forward, Willow Matthews is my friend, and a friend of the Slytherin house. Anyone, and I mean anyone who dares so much as mock her, will answer to me directly."[/b] As she finished, the other Slytherins stared at her, mouth somewhat agape, the entire section of students around her falling into silence. [b]"Is there a problem, people?"[/b] She asked in an all too friendly voice.

[i]N-no! just...the klutz, really?"[/i] One student said.

[b]"She's my friend. If you don't like it, deal with it. And I'll let that one insult by, just this once."[/b] She nonchalantly replied. Soon, the group of students around her had passed the message quickly to the other Slytherin students, small murmurs of discontent were evident, but not one decided to challenge her authority, at least, not here. Now, all she wanted was for the feast to begin.