She asked him a question, an important question that made Sirius' heart give a treacherous thump in his chest, and he was saved from having to come up with an immediate answer by the music coming to a halt. He took a step off of the dance floor, removing himself from it, and raised an eyebrow at her.

"Of course I am," Sirius said, genuine — the expression on his face said what do you think of that?