Sirius was nearly out of his flask, which was unfortunate for him — he was going to have to send Rex downstairs for another option. Yes, sure, there was champagne — but champagne was boring, and a flask was befittingly roguish for his soon-to-be going on tour.

He was in the middle of a careful sip from the silver vessel when Anne spoke. "Thank you, Moony," he said, "Although I'm shocked you had doubts."