Lily didn't need a telescope to see that Severus was upset about what had just happened and, to let him know that he shouldn't mind it, she softly took the hand that he had offered her.

"Shall we go through...together?" she asked nervously. Her parents had had to stay behind due to Tuney throwing a tantrum in the car. She gave his hand a small squeeze. "It might not be so scary that way..."

"O-O-O-Of course," he replied, blushing a bit and quickly turned his face towards the barrier. Placing both their hands on the trolley, he pushed forward. "Here we go..."