More than aware of the way he hesitated Lily seemed relieved when he finally took her hand to shake. "Agreed." Collaboratively, they might be able to pull off a few very useful things for the group, and ultimately Lily wanted to help.

Dropping his hand she picked up her tea again, tilting her head to the side as she watched him.

"Of all the bloody people," there was a small, tired smirk on her face as she shook her head. "Slughorn would be so pleased if he knew it was two of his students Unhalad picked." Lily took a sip of tea, trying to imagine the old professor preening over a ghastly thing like that.