Karkaroff waited until Potter had left the classroom to speak, albeit anxiously.
"Severus, you can't keep ignoring this! It's so clear now—"
"I have told you my opinions, Igor, and I do not appreciate you hounding me further, especially when I am trying to teach class. I distinctly recall telling you that no matter what happens, I will be remaining here."
"No matter what happ..." Karkaroff trailed off, paling. "Severus, you can't mean—does Dumbledore think that—"
"I am not privy to Dumbledore's thoughts, Igor. Now do us both a favor and drop the subject." He glared. "Permanently."