There's an arch of Marlene's brow. Don't think she didn't catch that slip, Bella. Of course, there's a few words that start with h that could be on Bellatrix Black's tongue. Halfblood, the polite term for when your mum or da's a Muggle. Or half-breed, which she expects is what Bella had been about to say. Probably Remus hears that often.

"He's the werewolf, yeah," she says though as she pours herself a cup of tea and lifts the pot in inquiry. Partly she's a polite shopkeeper and Bella's a good customer. Partly, she likes seeing Bella struggle between manners and bigotry.

"Well, you know how it is. People have a problem with those who are a little different, especially if they might be a little more dangerous than the average."