Severus was about one hallucination away from admitting he needed help. But he was determined to sweat this out and not make a fuss... and if he could survive this ordeal without having to be poked and prodded by Poppy, so much the better for him.
His response was short and the writing was quite off from his usual scrawl. At this point, he was lucky he could hold a quill long enough to compose a return letter.
Theo, The best laid plans seem to have not found me in this instance. Unfortunately I've been hit by whatever it is going around and am quite ill. Hopefully it will pass soon enough, however.
The only news I have regarding Minerva's condition is that she is in a coma. I've segregated myself while Lupin has classes canceled so as to not infect anyone else. As for who is taking over... I'm sure I'll hear your response even where I am. It's going to be Lupin leading the proverbial band of Merry Men.
Consider it done. As far as a favour goes... let us consider it a favour to be claimed at a later date.