Severus + James
"Is Batty a vampire?" Severus wondered aloud, mostly because of the bloody stories comment. He made no mention of the fact that James Potter had actually laughed at something he'd said, and it wasn't even out of cruelty. Wonders never ceased.
Still, all this talk of very young children always made Severus feel utterly relieved that he didn't have any part in it. The concept of a healthy childhood was foreign to him, and just the thought of attempting to parse that landmine was enough to make him very, very grateful he would never have to. Teaching was one thing — parenting was quite another.
He glanced at James' chosen attire again with a more critical eye. "Hm. Now that you mention it, I do see the distinct touch of a toddler's creative flair."