"Oh, do stop that. You're being an idiot, and if you cause any more pain, you'll have more Healers in this room and I'm sure you don't want that," Percy said as he got up from the chair and sat on the edge of the bed. How many times had they done this? Too many times as far as Percy was concerned.
"I will stay because you need someone here, not because you deserve it. I will do whatever needs to be done to make sure that you are all right, but that's it, Cass. I offered my friendship long ago and Gryffindors... or maybe just Weasleys, I don't know, but we don't turn our backs on friends, at least not after we calm down," Percy said. "I'll always help when you need it, but it won't be any more than that."
Percy sighed. "There's nothing to explain, but I did say that you can."