[ At least this line of thought might get one of the puppies out of his hair for good, and hers by association. Or ownership. Anyway, don't worry, Severus. She has every intention of settling back into position once she's gauged his reaction. ]

So you know I was thinking of adopting Tug out to someone, since having three dogs is pretty much a nightmare. You think Charles Xavier would be a good choice?

[ Also he totally picked up on this whole situation going on here just... so you know. Good thing Severus is not a mind reader. Not that it matters to her if people know who she spends her time with, but privacy is privacy. ]