When Snape emerged from the washroom, having changed into another set of robes, Alistair had already asked a house-elf to have lunch sent up.
Looking at Snape, whose sleek hair fell smoothly against his face with a tired yet aloof expression, Alistair felt for a brief moment as though he were catching a glimpse of the man when he was entirely alone in private.
"Severus, come have lunch," he said, patting the sofa cushion and gesturing toward the food on the table.
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