Lily was genuinely surprised at the suggestion that she might be anything like politically important. Her? But probably Malfoy was just prodding at her. She glanced over at James and Florrie with a grateful smile--it was reassuring to have them near, for all Lily couldn't possibly call on them without things getting far too messy.
It made it easier, though, to turn back and say brightly, "Why, for the unparalleled joy of your company, Mr Malfoy. I'm afraid I may be a much simpler sort of girl than you're used to."