Private to Cormac/Melinda Have you seen the state of my love life? What in Rowena's name possesses you to think that I know how to deal with something like that?
Why are you eating your fear? Or, no, strike that. The real question here is: WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU GRYFFINDORS?? Aren't you supposed to be brave and honourable and acknowledging of your feelings? Yeah, well, if you can tell someone you love them, then you'd better man up and stand by that claim and not just disappear.
If you love Lavender, then that is truly great, and I am happy for you. But really? What is there to be scared of? That she doesn't say it back? So what? It doesn't change how you feel. Or at least it shouldn't.
As for the treats, well, you saw that Valentine's Day collection at the party. I can make some of the white chocolate truffles for you, maybe some chocolate covered strawberries and cheesecake stuffed raspberries, and then a bottle of the champagne we use for the wedding cake tastings?