He exhaled, shaking his head with a small smile. Sappho knew him so well -- already. "I am, as a matter of fact. Though more for your sake than my own." Severus shrugged and slipped his arm about her waist. "I know it's probably silly of me, because once they get to know you, you'll charm them every bit as much as you've charmed me." He gave her another smile, but then leant closer and lowered his voice. "I just know how shy you are, and how difficult it is for you to make friends. And I want you to have some friends, too. Or at least friends your own age."