Dean ordered the same; he might've suggested scotch for Ron, but he wasn't sure if he should encourage him to drink something hard. Ginny had stopped at one that first day, and then the next, gotten herself in trouble with Zacharias. He hoped his visit with Ron didn't turn out in a similar way.
He blinked at Ron's question after he'd placed the order for their first round. "What did I want? To see you, mate. No questions asked, no trite sympathies. Just you and me and alcohol." He shrugged one shoulder. "For as long as you can stand my company at least," he added with a trace of humor.