He promised Hermione he would be on his best behavior, perhaps even crack a smile; but this was going too far.

"May I see you for a moment?" With a smile and a nod they step from the room and ear shot.

"You're being rude, he'd really like you wear it."

"Your father is making a mockery of me! It's an act of deception!" Severus clinches his fists, wishing he hadn't been convinced to leave his wand behind. Another measure of faith and trust to put her family at ease.

"It's just a pink shirt, I think it'll be sexy."