Ernie looked between Stan and Nicky. When Nicky spoke up, Ernie felt a little bad for implying that Nicky couldn't handle himself, but not bad enough to leave them both alone. He raised his eyebrows when Nicky mentioned Megan, was that what this is all about? He had noticed that Meg had been happier, and it made him smirk just a tiny bit. He pocketed his wand when Stan did and stepped to the side, not saying a word. They could let them talk out their problems, he was just their to make sure that nothing happened.