The laugh is answered with a shrug, and Lancelot pauses to take a sip of his own drink.

"I'd prefer to be inside here where it's warm, myself, and I don't have to dress up. Besides which, Lily wouldn't come -- and she'll want to stay up to see Santa Claus."

On cue Lily fusses between them curiously, because their breakfast may not be suited to dogs but she can still smell it!