Snape was suddenly aware that the establishment lacked any significant background noise, save for the crash of the rain and the tinkle of glassware being cleared from the tables. The patrons who hadn't already cleared out were in the process of taking their leave. It was clear then that the only reason Snape had been allowed to stay past closing was because he was in the company of the famous Seth Moon. The idea of returning to his house at Spinner's end was accompanied by a throb of pain just behind his eyes. "I fail to see the irony. You initiated the conversation, so I could only assume that you wished to continue it."