He follows the words up with his most winning grin, but judging by the grumpy look now adorning Pierre's face, he's not terribly impressed by any of it.
Another day. Another planet. Another fated encounter with her "favorite" first mate.
A little rewrite of Slughorn's party in HBP in which Horace has a bit too much to drink and inadvertently spills the beans. Implied Severus/Lily.Ish.