[He listens attentively to the story, saying nothing until he's finished. After a few moments, he finally speaks.]

"It was for you to tell me when you felt the time was right, my friend."

[And this certainly explained his anger toward Lupin- if Lupin knew, and were bringing it up in front of people who didn't, it would be a fairly grave offense, far more than simply violating his medical restrictions.]

"I appreciate your candor. I cannot imagine what that must have been like."