Re: Al & Severus, reaction to the news
"That's what walking is for," Al said. He tugged on Severus' cloak collar until both sides mirrored each other with laboratory precision. "...send an owl," he corrected Severus mindlessly. "Jamie sends talking Patronuses, I can only summon mine.
"Hmph," he acknowledged the final request. "Uhhuh." He paused before saying something else. "If they let you see my sister and you have a chance, tell her happy birthday."
He took a breath and informed Severus. "She turns seventeen today."