"Ah, my dear boy, do come in." At this invitation, he glides into the room, holding back a sneer at the ridiculous endearment that the older man tends to use. "Do sit down! Sugar Quill?" Severus declines the candy and remains standing.

"Headmaster, it has come to my attention that you are in need of a Muggle Studies professor this coming year. Have you filled the position yet?"

"Your knowledge is correct, Severus. Professor Burbage has recently decided to resign. While there are multiple candidates that have already been brought up and thought upon for the position, I have yet to make a decision." There's that infuriating twinkling
in the elder wizard's eyes, and now the interlocking of the fingers as well. "You've not shown any interest in the position before now. Tell me, my dear boy, what has changed?"

Again, he hides the cringe at the demeaning and annoying nickname. "I would like to nominate my wife's name as a potential candidate for this position. Having been hired for a similar position as an educator before, I feel that she would be an excellent
choice."

"Wife, Severus? You're married?"

"Yes, Headmaster, for a little while now, actually."

"My, that is a surprise. Now, tell me, is your dear wife aware that she has been volunteered to teach here at Hogwarts?"

"Indeed, she is, Albus."

"Very well then, Severus, I shall consider her as a potential professor for the position. You will be informed of my decision promptly."

"Thank you, Albus." Just as he is about to exit the room with a billow of his robes, a thought that seems prudent to address comes into his mind. "I almost forgot. If Darcy, my wife, is indeed selected to join the rank of professor here at Hogwarts, I
believe that is vital that you are aware that due to certain circumstances that are sure to arise and her other profession, she will come and go from the grounds semi-frequently and that there may even be short periods of time where she is neededelse-where.
Should such a time happen during a class of hers, I would like to suggest that I step in as a substitute teacher in her absence as I would be far more familiar with her teaching style that anyone else."

"I appreciate you informing me of this now. Thank you. I have much to think on before I make the final decision."

"I shall leave you to it then. Good day, Headmaster."

"Good day, my boy."

With that, he sweeps out of the room.