Ah, so it was flattery afterall. But for what purpose? "It's not so much aloofness as it is living in a castle full of children. I, quite obviously, do not meet many men of my age in my line of work. Well, it used to be that way."
And it was true. Before Hogwarts had gone utterly made, what men were there? Dumbledore? Far too old. Snape? Too young, though that was the least of his problems. Flitwick? Too short.
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Date: 2007-08-17 04:39 am (UTC)And it was true. Before Hogwarts had gone utterly made, what men were there? Dumbledore? Far too old. Snape? Too young, though that was the least of his problems. Flitwick? Too short.