"More than you might imagine though." Q beams, pleased that Severus understands. "Exactly! They shouldn't automatically be dismissed just because they're big and smelly."
"Well," Q licks his lips. "You said you got out from Voldemort, I said I was glad and you asked if that was all. It wasn't." The flush deepens. "I may have misunderstood the question."
Q looks surprised. He hadn't intended to be amusing. "I suppose. Very resourceful of him." He nods. "A sparrow wouldn't be noticed but it's quite limited in what it can carry. Perhaps a starling or a raven would better." His face settles into grim lines. "It might be because he's an arrogant, cold-hearted bastard who teases people unmercifully for things they have no control over." A quick glance at Severus. "And his cronies were no better, Potter especially. I was terrified they'd find out my Dad was a squib."
Perhaps it was watching basketball? Still, no excuse. *glares*