"Yes, it's so apt!" she laughed. "Does nothing penetrate their thick skulls? But the worst part is, that girl seems to think she's quite intelligent. Well, I'm glad I saw the light before I contacted Papa on her behalf. I'd have died of shame if I told him I'd finally made a friend only to have her turn out to be completely daft. At least I'll never have to worry about that with you. Papa will see you're the bee's knees!" Sappho gave Severus a kiss on the cheek and squeezed him 'round the middle. "I love that you're so much more clever than I am. I don't have to simplify things for you. And if I can't figure something out, I know you will."