"Still no change," Ron nodded, "which is both good and bad, I reckon. I mean, I'd rather she was awake and all, but at least she's still just sleeping."
Ron was trying to keep his eyes on his former professor, but he knew he was only being marginally successful at it. He also knew he'd have to say something to his other former teacher, however he was at quite a loss as to what that should be. He didn't think 'nice dress' would cut it.
Finally, he settled on a blank face and a nod toward him (her?) with a simple "Professor."