"Severus first, then." Tracey agreed with a smirk, nodding at the mention of Severus' unavoidable delight. It was almost as fun as imagining Severus as a furry little marsupial. "I'm not sure if I want to be invited over for tea that day, just for the pure sake of seeing how delighted he'll be, or if I'd rather stay hidden and well away from all of the joy and merriment. I'm not sure how well I could take that much excitement, given the usual humdrum of things."
"So, how have things been? Raising teenagers, work, purchasing a house... Sounds almost routine."