As Michelle spoke, Susan regretted what she had said. She didn't mean to startle her friend, but she felt like her words might have done just that. But, they were good questions. How much should she tell her parents, if any? And what if the Muggles were in danger, as had happened in the past?
"I'll definitely keep you informed," she assured her, giving Michelle as much of a smile as she could muster. "And, if you're worried about your parents, I could ask my dad if he wouldn't mind placing some kind of ward over your house. He knows a bit about that stuff..." He would be willing to help out one of Susan's friends, especially at a time like this.