Finally a blush spread on her lips too and Percy could feel warmth creeping into his ears as well. Surely he would have heard if - But he hadn't. "Oh, um, congratulations are in order!" He tripped over the words. "I hope you are very happy." He added sincerely, and truly he did. Elsie deserved every happiness in life, regardless of her role in his.

"Oh, Mr. Darrow and I work together, at the Ministry." He added on, feeling like a hopeless fool. Clearly she would know where they both worked. Although if she were here it was likely because she had a closer relation to the bride and groom than he and it made him feel like he should justify it and say Evander and himself were friends - but it was much to late to say that now. "And how do you know them?" He found himself asking blandly.