That done, Sirius makes the rounds again, dodges gossip-mongerers or Lords and Ladies attempting to determine Sirius’ political stances and sway him their way, and tells Lady Longbottom that he really must get going, unfortunately, but do please keep in touch. It only takes him about ten minutes to leave once he’s announced his departure, in which he is introduced to the other half of the list Remus gave him, but eventually Sirius is able to step back through the fireplace and floo back to the flat.