Snape shrugged in a parody of self-deprecation. "Well, I've been training him for a while, and have managed to avoid cursing him inside-out so far..." he said dryly.
"But you're right, this won't be an easy sell. So I suppose, soonest started, soonest finished." He eyed Moody inquiringly. "Just how badly do you two get along? Would you rather I made the initial approach to James alone?"