Sequel
"What's that?"
"Does it matter?"
Snape returned to his goblet of pumpkin juice, taking a sip before placing it back down on the staff table of the great hall. As he did during most evening meals, he scowled as he peered at the mass of students tucking in to chicken legs and various flavours of jelly. He picked up his fork, pushed a few peas around his plate, and then put it down beside his knife. Not wanting to raise suspicion, Snape glanced at the tired looking man sitting on his left.
"Lupin –"
"My name is Remus, Severus."
"Remus. What are you reading? It isn't a title I recognise."
"I picked it up on the floor outside of my classroom yesterday. It's reasonably interesting, actually. I rather hope that I'll find the sequel after class tomorrow."
"What is it about?"
"Perhaps, once Professor Dumbledore has made his announcements, you could join me in my study and we can discuss it together", Remus suggested hastily.
"Hm. That would be... good. Yes".
