[ Teddy's turquoise curls will get a ruffle for good measure, but Harry also pauses to tug them back behind his ear when he's done. It's strange, instead of an affectionate two-year-old there's now a man older than himself but it doesn't change the way he acts. Harry's not that self-conscious that he would worry about it that much.

He pulls a seat finally and settles, eyeing curiously the line of wolfsbane. ] You're older than me, [ he says with a surprised laughter. ] That is going to be weird. But it's fine.

And you make it sound like having a pet. I hope you're no less like a son to me in your time as you are to me now. [ This comes with a brief clap to Teddy's shoulder, affectionate and easy. Then Harry is picking up one of the containers. ] These will come handy, I reckon. Have you met your father yet? I spied a few in the great hall.