"Oh, you mean you don't hear them boasting already?" she teased lightly, shaking her head in amusement. She did not really have friends at the Prophet, so it was not often that she got to talk about the unpleasant parts of the job. It was a bit relieving to be able to actually for once, especially right by the people who frustrated her.

She had been keeping an eye on Skeeter most of the night, ready to barge in if he did end up in contact with the older woman. While she did not always follow the complete truth, Betty had to admire her skill to speak to people. That woman had a finger on the pulse of the wizarding world, she could change someone's fortune in an instant.

While she could not help the smile that came out, she did hold out a giggle, though the alcohol was making her rather prone to it. "Well you're certainly more interesting than most of the men here. Plus I'd warrant that you're a tad bit more attractive on top of that. Though they're probably making comments on my blood status as well as yours, considering."