Re: AFTERMATH
Ernie was caught off guard by Liam's words. He too didn't always know how to act around the man he never knew as a father, but he meant what he said once. They were family regardless of who Ernie saw as his dad. Ernie was part of Liam by birth, which mattered to the former Hufflepuff. Still, he was surprised by the expressed sentiment. He smiled softly and patted the hand touching his shoulder. "I love you too," he assured, "So no more getting kidnapped." He nodded toward where people were already gathering to head back. "You should get checked out."