The answer to the question might have been obvious enough, but Seamus was still glad Dean had asked it. "I've felt better," Seamus replied with a small smile, trying to keep things light, trying to keep up the charade that everything was ok. It was easier not to think about what had led them to this place.
He turned his palm and gripped Dean's hand with none of his usual strength, but all of the same friendship and love, "I missed you too mate. D-did you take extra notes for me eh? Potions? I'd hate to let old Slughorn down."