Re: In Hogsmeade...
'I think not.' Rodolphus stepped over to the sofa he had been sitting in. He leaned against the backrest. 'But I would be pleased if you would accompany for dinner or lunch, maybe a week from now? I would like to see the town in daylight. Buy some sweets.' Rodolphus looked searchingly at the young man. At least the boy had talent for hiding his emotions. That would come in handy. Rodolphus didn't even realise he for once was able to look at somebody for a longer period without feeling uncomfortable.
'My House-elf tells me Madam Rosmerta's establishment serves a decent lunch.' If Rodolphus was allowed to get in. He didn't count on being welcomed with open arms everywhere. There would be quite a few little pay-backs to sort out when he took his place in the Wizengamot. It would be lovely, Rodolphus thought.