Ernie had debated long and hard about whether to go to the pub night at the Three Broomsticks. On one hand he did want to start getting out more but on the other hand... crowds and more particularly the idea of whores being there made his skin crawl even now. Finally he decided that getting out was more important and if he didn't do it now, there was a chance he never would.
He made his way down to the Three Broomsticks and hesitated just outside the door for a moment before sucking up his courage and walking in. The places busy, crowded with lots of people, some of whom he knew, others he didn't. He swallowed hard and made his way to the bar. He ordered a drink and then ducked through the crowd until he found a relatively quiet corner where he could watch the crowd and listen to the music.