A snort of amusement was surprised out of Severus by James' comment about being on the same mental page as small children. "Far be it from me to be rude enough to disagree with you," he replied, with a loftiness that didn't entirely hide the smirk at the corner of his mouth.
Though Lily's mention of not having the chance to have another child wiped away all trace of amusement. For him it was doubly poignant: a reminder not only of the recent loss of Harry but of the decades-old pain of losing her.
He inclined his head in agreement to her final question. "That would be ideal. I'll come and get you as soon as your shift finishes."