Nott's entrance was greeted with a raised eyebrow that was joined by a smirk as the young man cast Alastor a look at Marlene's effusive agreement. However, no other reaction was pulled from the soon-to-be-former-Auror as the spells were performed, or instructions were given. Too practical for real hope, too stubborn to give up, Alastor simply watched and held his breath.
It was only after, after speels were complete and potions taking, after Nott had gone and Marlene turned to Alastor, that his face broke out into a grin.
The practical side of him wanted to point out the fact Nott had said they were experimental; there was still a chance they could fail. But, now was definitely not the moment to be practical and instead, he got up from the chair he'd been occupying to read his reports and crossed to the bed. He leaned over to kiss her soundly before taking a seat on the edge of the bed beside her. "No, no you're not."