Well you remember he took up for her after she got crucio'd. Maybe Stretton fancies her?

If Parkinson was going to pay for a friend I'd think she'd look for someone more the thing than Perks. Maybe Perks needs the money so much because she pays Parkinson to be friends with her.

Anyway I'd stand in line as a favour for some people but if Towler wanted anything he'd bloody jolly well have to pay me! He can queue up himself the lazy git.