"That's all right. Morag wins by default anyway," he said with a smile. Ginny was too principled to kill anyone in cold blood. He wouldn't put it past Morag though.
He kissed Cass back, while his arms stayed around him, keeping him close, but not too tight. He was still being careful, he knew, but he couldn't help it. The fear was still there, and nothing but time would make sure that he'd finally be okay.