Blaise got more and more handsy the closer the departure date of the Hogwarts express came. More than once, Harry had rebuked him that he did not enjoy being pawed at. Yet, for once, the incubus did not listen. During the last DA meeting of the semester, the dark Slytherin even pressed a kiss to Harry's cheek after the boy had helped him with a complicated spell. As to not betray their relationship, the Gryffindor had suffered it with an indulgent smile, inwardly seething. Ron and Hermione had traded a concerned glance, but since Harry's occlumency shield remained air-tight, they did not intervene. Surprisingly, it was Luna who approached him. "Sometimes, a little pain now can prevent a bigger hurt in the future."