"I wouldn't miss it," James said, and meant it. He'd already planned on going for the full moon of course, but he could use visiting the pig as an excuse for being there. Not that he necessarily needed one as a member of the Board, but it gave authenticity to choosing those particular days. After all, a hogfather couldn't be blamed for wanting to meet his hogson. "If McGoogles doesn't know how much we love her by now, we haven't done a very good job of it."
They ate in silence for a few moments, then James said, "You want to come back with me tonight? The boys would be beyond thrilled to see Padfoot in the morning." James knew that sometimes Sirius needed to be Padfoot in order to think things through, and that sometimes he needed a push in that direction from his closest friend. "And we can see how Black Statche does with him."