"I don't know that my professors would agree that I inherited my mother's sensibility," Harry says with a small smile and a shrug. "But I appreciate that, Sirius."
For all of his lack of observational skills, Harry also notices the way Sirius uses the wrong tense, speaking as though Lily were still alive. He notices, too, that he doesn't correct himself. Harry doesn't correct him, either, as he takes the glass his godfather offers him.
He follows Sirius' example and takes a sip of his drink, relishing in the warmth as it moves down his throat.
"I'll let you do the honors, mate," Harry says, following Kieren to the table and taking a seat.
"How have you been Kieren?" He asks. "You seem rather quiet tonight."
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Date: 2016-08-25 12:28 am (UTC)For all of his lack of observational skills, Harry also notices the way Sirius uses the wrong tense, speaking as though Lily were still alive. He notices, too, that he doesn't correct himself. Harry doesn't correct him, either, as he takes the glass his godfather offers him.
He follows Sirius' example and takes a sip of his drink, relishing in the warmth as it moves down his throat.
"I'll let you do the honors, mate," Harry says, following Kieren to the table and taking a seat.
"How have you been Kieren?" He asks. "You seem rather quiet tonight."