Padma nearly stumbled when Aberforth had said what he did. Michael? Anthony? BOYFRIENDS? She tried to keep walking and not to to gape. "Oh," she managed to finally squeak out. "Er...you'll give them my regards, won't you?" she asked.
Asfter a while, she said, "Anthony...hasn't really spoken to anyone. It's good to know that he's with someone safe."