"Still?" Rus asks, astonished. "You do hold a grudge, don't you?
He shrugs. He hadn't really been expecting any other answer. "No surprises, at least," he observes. "Thank who for what?"
"All right," Rus grins. "You're so squeamish sometimes Severus. I won't hurt him," he adds.
"It was porridge. It isn't cuisine," he points out." He shakes his head. "No need. I understand."
I happen to agree with him. Sev (and most teachers) should get combat pay and medals of valour. OOH! Went down to Marietta today and saw the Nina and the Pinta! The real ones! It was incredible!