There’s a short pause, a breath, and then a loud beeping sound that causes Sirius to stare incredulously at the phone for a moment before remembering that that meant the person on the other side of the connection has hung up, and he should do the same. He places the receiver back into the cradle, makes a note that the social worker is coming next Wednesday after 5pm, then rushes out the door to Hope Lupin’s house.