Maybe it was his new-found resolve, but Ernie was excited to be able to do anything, even if it was something as simple and seemingly meaningless as stealing tea and biscuits from the kitchens.
There was a part of him that felt reckless enough to almost want to run into the Carrows. To dare them to stop him.
But he didn't really want that. Certainly not with Hazel in tow.
With a small, slightly devious smile, he nodded at her, before heading toward the door. "Good. I'm glad you're coming with me."