Only when the young man had composed himself, did Mr. Twilfitt Jr. enter. Discretion seemed to be still valued in these businesses. The Dark Lord appreciated it. Not only because he had no intention of being caught in an embrace, but because he did not want to cause undue embarrassment for his young charge. Nodding politely, they started talking business. Now and then Harry tried to offer an opinion, but a scathing look shut the muggle-raised wizard right up. The only thing the teenager was adamant about was ruffles, not at the wrists, not at the collar and certainly not at the end of the robes, no matter if they were short or long. Since Tom was not particularly fond of such embellishments, he folded to that whim.