"I imagine if they see Regulus Black redecorating, they may be inclined to do the same," she replied. "If you could drop into conversation that not everything has to be gilded, I would greatly appreciate it." Regulus was more refreshing than she had given him credit for.
She feigned a look of innocence. "I have no idea what you mean. I was simply offering to assist," she said through a laugh. "The desserts will be catered for."
There was a flicker of a quizzical expression to her face. Were family trees his area of speciality? A little light reading? It was something she held very little interest with, primarily because her mother had so much interest in it. "Just refrain from mentioning family trees to my mother when you attend the tasting. She is impossible to escape from," she said as she rose to her feet and escorted him out of the store. "It was a pleasure, Regulus, and I look forward to your party."