"Sorry, I just got a bit excited," he said, grinning sheepishly. "Cor, it's been so long. I know we were just together at Hogwarts, but you can't call THAT a proper reunion." As soon as he said it, he realized how bad of an idea it was to mention that time. "Sorry, I shouldn't bring it up...but you know, I'm glad I did. I never thanked you, Katie, for coming to get me. It has been a really defining moment for me. I know how important it is now for me to be a part of the D.A."
He paused, searching her face for a response. "You, Alicia, George, Angelina and Fred," he threaded his brow in pain at the mention of those he loved that were no longer here, "you lot mean the world to me. I...I never made any other friends better than you, I hope you know."