"France also uses the house elves, but we give them neat little butler and maid uniforms to wear," Vincent said deadpan, slowly getting to his feet and brushing his kilt off as the two idiots approached.  He gave the two a rather disinterested glance.<br/><br/>"So, you imagine the abuse of familiars and animagi to be amusing, oui?"<br/><br/>Vincent had never met Professor Snape, nor had ever heard the man speak, but somehow he managed to capture the essence of the infamous Potions Master's icy disdain and excruciating delivery.<br/><br/>"The favor may be returned, with usurious interest."