Terry smiled, and shrugged. "Well...maybe that's how you have to start out. Make friends with people, and see how it goes, and then take it further." He bit his lip. That's sorta how it had gone with Seamus. Sorta. "Anyway, I have faith in you. If you want to find someone, you will. Even if you 'muddle' through it."
He felt Ernie stiffen, but when the other wizard didn't pull away, he left his arm there for a moment before letting go. He returned Ernie's smile and said, "Any time. That's what friends are for."