Percy nodded and quickly cast a cleaning spell to relieve Christopher of dirt and mud. "There, now you don't have to worry about getting your Mum dirty." He smiled down at the boy and resisted the thought of ruffling his hair, something he'd seen his own father doing on many occasions to his brothers. But not to Percy, he'd been far too fastidious to appreciate such a gesture when he'd been young.
"Since these two seem to be getting on so well, if you'd ever like to arrange a playdate, please let me know. It's always a pleasure getting to know other parents around. Lucy deserves a change to play with children her own age."