"Not at all. It's warmer than usual out here, isn't it?" she asked conversationally. Severus sounded relieved that she had suggested The Three Broomsticks. Lily smiled; she did know her best friend very well. She would never want to make him do something that he felt uncomfortable with and was glad she had decided not to mention Madam Puddifoot's.
It became slightly louder as they approached the entrance to the village, the sound of laughter and chatter surrounding them. Hogsmeade was a happy place for Lily. She hoped she could make Severus see it that way too.