I thought I was a freak before I met other witches and wizards. [ simply. ] Before Hogwarts I had one friend, and then I had many. I knew I wasn't something awful, then.

[ she's still flushed, feeling a little embarrassed, but nods. ] I've a shop in Diagon Alley we can speak in if that's all right. My name is Lily Evans.

[ she'll lead him toward auturgy if he's amenable - if not, they'll have to come up with something more private than the leaky cauldron or out on the street. ]