One side of Severus' mouth lifted in a small celebration of victory, he hadn't spoken first. But then, almost simultaneously, the other side turned down at the question posed. Bloody Potter. Did he actually think he wanted to discuss his unemployment with him? When you had a hard time finding a job you didn't really want to discuss it with anyone, much less someone you hate. But, of course, living the life of privilege that he does, James would have no idea of the humiliation and frustration, the blows to your ego, that came with being unemployable. Plus, he had a job, he was making plenty on all those pure-blood potion addicts that couldn't get through their boring lives without some help. History was dictating that he get the job at Hogwarts, but he didn't have to.
"I have an interview with Dumbledore about a teaching position," Severus replied, as he returned his cup to the coffee table. However, Severus didn't actually have an interview, yet, but he would, soon enough.