Which was to Harry’s benefit as much as Tom’s. Harry had many good qualities beyond his suspicious nature and lack of ambition – he was handsome and clever and bafflingly kind; willing to defend Tom always, against everyone – including his own blood! – and oddly demanding that Tom rise to greater heights with full confidence that Tom could do it. It would be annoying if it wasn’t so flattering. But for all Harry’s good qualities, he was an absolute dolt. He needed Tom to lead him down the path to success, and Tom was more than willing to do it. He might even be happy to do it.