"The potion is ready. You can have Lupin pick it up anytime," Hoare shrugged, showing no concern for Sirius's guarded demeanor.

"Is that all?" he asked, half of his body already out the door.

Sirius's face flushed, his mouth moved a few times before he finally managed to say, "Thank you."

Hoare waved it off nonchalantly, gently closed the door, and walked away slowly.