"Same old, same old then," Sirius says, accepting the drink. He's not sure if that's an advantage to him or not. They'd know him, certainly, if that's the case, but where they stood on him was another question. Had his family poisoned his name, or could he make a fresh start and prove himself. That was the next question he needed answering. But that would have to be set aside for now.

It's unfortunate that his cover story of being abroad doesn't quite extend to his suspicious activity. He has to think fast.

"Not really. I'm just on foot mostly these days and had to walk quite a ways. It was dark before I realized it."