That actually gave Severus pause. His brow knit as Florean explained the situation, and although he couldn't speak to what Dumbledore's motives were for rejecting the man, he privately agreed the verdict had been the wrong one. Somehow, though, he suspected the Headmaster knew that already. "Dumbledore isn't known for being particularly sensible. What did he tell you, exactly?" Because now he was a little bit interested, if for no other reason than to gossip about it with Minerva and Aurora later.