Theo returned her smile, getting up as she rose. 'I'm so utterly pleased to hear that,' he said, and in this he was perfectly honest. 'I'm sure it won't be, but I'm sure my wife and son will do their very best to make it so,' he said, taking her hand once more and kissing it lightly again.
'It was very pleasant to talk to you,' he said. 'And if you need anything at all, never hesitate to write me.' With that he let her go, making sure to pay for the food as he quickly returned to his house, made sure it was still standing and portkeyed to the manor. He had reports to write, but first of all he needed to tell Padma the happy news. Nathaniel was going to have a playmate.