'Madam Rosmerta, no wizard in his right mind would suspect you of not being young. Only a fool would deny a woman such as you.' Severus bowed politely. 'Or someone who was gay, of course, but that does not mean such a person could not appreciate female beauty in its fullest bloom,' he said, smiling.
'As for my happiness,' Severus continued, 'it is surprising even me.' Severus appreciated Rosmerta's warning. 'It is not that I am doing it to annoy Miss Tonks. Remus... it was over even before he knew I was still alive. But I'll be careful.'
'And the dragon tamer? Tired of hanging around in Molly's kitchen, so now he's in yours instead?'