"If she's mean, then she would be in the wrong for being an inhospitable hostess. I would hope that a woman of her standing would know better, and if not, then it says more about her than you."
He nodded, more than happy to agree that Lucy was prettier than he. "Though also intelligent, and kind, and clear-thinking - all good qualities in a ruler," he finished with a wink to Charlie.
"An excellent choice, I'm rather fond of the navy myself. I often wear it with a powder blue pin-stripe dress shirt, but a simple white one would suit just as well." Yes, Percy was quite fond of his tailored robes. Yet if he took the job he'd been offered, he would have to get a new wardrobe to fit Muggle styles - which was appealing in its own way but would still be an expense.
"We'll get it spelled after we've had our tea. In the meantime, did I tell you that I was convinced to participate in this weekend's raffle as a date?"