"We are naturals at it, I bet. We'll have a lot of --"

The door opened and James turned his head, looking at Severus. The weird boy was lurking nearby, looking like he had no idea how to handle such a delicate situation. James gave a bit of space and decided to be slightly generous, nudging Sirius. "I'll let you two talk while I run ahead. I'll nab us a desk together for class."

James bounced off ahead and Severus lingered, moving closer little by little. "Are you okay?"