"THAT SOUNDS AN AWFUL LOT LIKE PERMISSION, MOONY." Sirius tucked his wand into his pocket. "BUT YOU SHOULD KNOW I'VE NEVER NEEDED THAT."

He regarded Brainy, unable to stop himself from smirking. "FEEL FREE TO SCREAM, SING, AND EMBARRASS YOURSELVES. I'LL PASS."

One moment the wizard was standing there, smirk still planted on his face. The next there was a dog, standing upright before falling onto all fours. He barked, deep and magically amplified. It was almost loud enough to hurt ears.

He padded into place around the creatures attacking the suit.