A good name for him, I think! [Padfoot immediately gets a loving rub behind the ears, because what a good friend, hello!, which carries on as Waver talks.]

That'd be perfect. We're going to need our fingers in the near future, and-- [He pauses, realizing that this is a first.] Thank you for that trust. Please, lead the way.

[He straightens up reluctantly, giving Padfoot a soft sorry, buddy. There will be more time for pets once inside.]