"Susan, you're just in time," Erni said as he slid off his stool to give her a quick hug and kiss. "Justin was just besmirching my secret love for Professor Lockhart, and saying I'd be better off with him, which we all know is ridiculous because with two healers together, there's never time for anything but the occasional hello."
He reachedout for his drink and held it up. "I'm good with a change if you are. Any seats that strike you, Sue?" He knew Susan was often more comfortable positioned in certain areas - Auror traiing and all - and was happy to let her choose their destination.