Terry nodded when Ernie suggested they go eat, and stood to join him. "That sounds excellent," he said, and if he was standing a little closer than necessary, he didn't think anyone would notice. Much.
He shared Ernie's laugh, and grinned. "Pirates were mentioned, as were dragons and adventures. He was quite put out that he couldn't come along, so I might have promised him we'd take him on an adventure someday. He was excited about that prospect, and I'm sure he has plans already in the making." A warm glow came over him when he thought of Ben, and he knew it was clear in his voice and expression.
"Oh, Emma is Millicent Bulstrode's daughter, whom you might know is marrying Justin? And Liam belongs to Miles Bletchley, but his mother was a good friend of mine, Romilda Vane. He spends a lot of time with Millicent, she's like a second mother to him now. Ben is with Millicent tonight, and it's a good possibility that Liam is there as well."