While all of this had already taken a turn for the unexpected Regulus was apparently full of surprises that evening and Lily looked on wordlessly as he spoke to the elves, greeting them by name, even touching them.

"They do?" She was trying her best not to let how stunned she was show, turning quickly to pocket and orange and mutter another word of thanks to the elf who'd approached with it. She introduced herself with an appreciative smile, asking the elf their name. After meeting Cibly the elf she looked back to Regulus.