Ron adopted as close to a smile as he could manage while feeling decidedly uneasy, but Padma's warm greeting eased a bit of his conscience. After all, she didn't up and hex him on the spot. That had to count for something?
"Yeah, what Hermione said," he worked his face into a more genuine smile, "it's great to see you, too. Brilliant place you have here."
He looked around appreciatively and laughed at the look on Hermione's face. One arm went around her waist, pulling her into a sideways hug. "Just remember, it's not fair if you buy all of the books."