Severus couldn't help smiling at Sappho timid greeting. In truth, he had expected it, especially since she hadn't met Miss Lamb as yet. From what little he knew of the girl, however, he also was fairly certain Sappho had nothing to worry about. "Ah, this is my girlfriend, Sappho Duncannon," he said, slipping his arm about her waist again to reassure her. Then he nodded across the table. "You know Linton, of course. And this is his girlfriend, Luna Lamb."