Snape smirked. "I'm afraid I might've mentioned to your brother that I'm an experienced referee. They'll need someone who won't mind if assorted Potters and/or Weasleys are poor losers."
Al's observation about his own personality earned him a mock-outraged "Hmph!", though Snape suspected that he'd been unable to quite keep the glint of amusement from his expression. "I suppose I had to get it from somewhere," he admitted ruefully.
Al's last bit of news was met with a genuine smile. "That's excellent news!"