"I mean in defense, Lavender," Katie insisted. If she was so worried about Evan and other muggles knowing where she lived, why was the solution to run away? There were spells, there were wards. Things that could keep out muggles easily.
"I just think that you have so much more you could be doing and you seem afraid to because you don't want to give him a reason to hate us? He doesn't need a reason. He's got you stressed out. He's got you considering moving-and I know you say you also want a bigger place-but come on! You're a witch and you're scared of him."