Something, Severus is just starting to notice, is... strange. And it was strange before Albus got downstairs, which is even more strange...
He smiles at the sight of the familiar basket, though, and says, "It was Mr. Holmes's idea; I would only have asked for tea. You're your usual self, though, I see... but something rather unpleasant, yes. I don't suppose today's paper showed you anything of interest?"
Heh. It might get to be too much for a serious conversation eventually, but yes!