“I am the star of this flat and you know it,” Sirius countered, his grin stupid and boyish as he said so. It was obvious that he knew that it was a poor comeback, yet it was also obvious that he had not been able to help himself but to say it.<br/>Lily’s question surprised him. Not because he couldn’t see why she would make that assumption, but more because most people weren’t blunt enough to ask so directly. He had had many a conversation with people trying to sneak it out of him, which had only made him better at avoiding the answer.<br/>“You don’t really become rich on a mechanic’s pay, if that’s what you’re wondering.” He took a sip from his wine, grin still on his face. “I bet that you would do better by staying in school.”