James felt like dancing as he stepped outside and skipped down the path leading away from the doors of the castle. He took a deep and exaggerated breath of air. "Fresh air!" he exclaimed to Teddy. "Oh, how I've missed it. And snow, dear snow. I've missed it too, though slightly less, I admit.
"Anyway," James continued, stretching his arms playfully above his head. "You and your mum will work things out, I'm sure. You've got your Dad to help you along and everything." He chuckled a little then, thinking it over. "Man, you've got undead zombie-types for parents now. That's kinda cool."
He was quiet for a few moments and then he gave Teddy what he hoped was a serious look. Then he said, "We need to go for a walk now. Around the lake or..." He did his best to look sincere and innocently hopeful, "Maybe towards Hogsmeade?"