Chuckling Craig said, "He is darling, and definitely has no reason to be afraid." His smile grew a bit softer, "He is adorable, and whines the few times I've raised by voice to tell him no. He listens, but makes it clear that he shouldn't have to." Craig didn't want Dean to be afraid, didn't plan on giving him a reason to be.
"I think it will be," Craig said with a smile. He was still glad Jake had agreed to go to his place afterwards, though he wasn't going to share that with Remus. "How about your plans for the new year?" Craig asked meaning the year itself not just the day, "Are you excited about teaching? Have everything you need?"
Craig's expression was a bit more serious now, "I think less frightening would make it easier."