"Merlin," Severus grumbled, rolling his eyes. "You're like Potter, Black, and Lupin had a bloody lovechild; you've got Potter's heroics and showboating, Black's idiocy and ego, and Lupin's refusal to accept that anyone might find him annoying."
He finally looked at Locke, smirking at the wink. God but that was annoying and distracting, but at least he could recognize talent - and at least he admitted he'd needed help. "I wish I could say the same for you. Honestly, you were... pathetic. What was the point in all that leaping and jumping around and waving swords rubbish?" he asked. Clearly, he had no intention in leaving just yet, and it was clear from the way he crossed his arms over his chest and stared at Locke blankly. "And yes, muggles are humans. Plain, boring, humans. Like you."