Holmes tosses a wave to Albus. "Hallo there Dumbledore." To Severus: "Here now, take a little more." He nods at the brandy. He looks around, puzzled. "The paper always interests me. Was there something special I should see?" Holmes frowns and tilts his head, as if he's listening to or for something.
It's rather like reading Dr Seuss isn't it? After a while you want to talk like that.