He got to his feet and pulled out a chair for her. Subconscious act, really. When you’ve had Good Manners drilled into your head since you were old enough to understand words, by the time you’re old enough, it’s not a voluntary action any more.
“I’m alright, thanks. Yeah, I was talking to Tom a little while ago. They don’t have anything to be afraid of, he says. But whenever the muggles have to turn out all the lights and be quiet, he makes sure to do it in here, too. Just to show solidarity, you know? Had the blackout curtains and everything. It wouldn’t do to go furthering the divide between wizards and muggles, and have wizards thinking they’re above troubles. Something like that,” he shrugged, “Nice notion, isn't it, even if it is a bit silly. But excuse me, how've you been?"
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