Thaddeus was incredibly glad that the boy agreed to be escorted home. Though they were virtually strangers, he did feel obligated to make sure the boy made it home safely; no doubt the child was in shock, and needed to get home with as few questions as possible from the adults in his life. It was really the least Thaddeus could do, and he nodded at Lou, gaze flicking briefly in the direction of the wizarding establishment before returning to Lou.

"Best of luck, sir -- I suspect you will need it," he said solemnly, touching his hat brim as he turned to the boy. "Come on, then. We should get you home."