It was only by a sheer force of will that Jo didn't allow the hot tears forming in the corners of her eyes to fall onto Alfred's shirt. She loitered in the hug for as long as he did, silently telling herself to remember it as it was like to be the last one. Regardless of what Alfred believed, when push came shove things would undeniably be changed between them.

She nodded as she backed up towards the floo. "Whatever you have to do," she replied. Would Alfred tell Zelda how she cried a few months ago? Or how comforting it was to just be held for awhile? The thoughts left her feeling terribly uncomfortable and unsettled. Zelda had no rights to their friendship, but Alfred had to do what he must. "Bye," Jo waved awkwardly before stepping into the floo and stating the address for Zach's. One more thing to tell Zelda, she supposed.