"Thanks." Lily smiled thankful that Etta didn't push the subject. If she was honest with herself, the redhead didn't quite know if there was anything to talk about. Things just felt different. And the way that Gavin just quit cold turkey had her twisted.
"God it is." Lily whined out. "It's more frustrating when work is so busy. Auror Training. Last leg before the field." Lily was almost there. She should be excited but her nerves were frayed and the outing was supposed to repair that.
She flagged down the bartender and ordered their drinks, butterbeer for her and a irish whiskey on the rock for her. "I guess I should be thankful I didn't go into work with the family." She thought about what Ginny would do if she showed up to the Prophet hungover from the night before. Harry would probably be drinking right next to her she thought. Eh, maybe.
She took her first sip of whiskey. The bite at the back of her throat was momentary but otherwise smooth.