"You don't look silly," Cormac said, grinning. "You look nice." Almost without his permission his hand shot out, smoothed down the collar of the robes. His fingers brushed against Colin's neck, and he drew back hurriedly, not wanting to draw attention to them.
When Colin brought up his troubles in charms he was instantly transported back to his seventh year, when he and Colin had first met. "I'm still fantastic at them, if you need help." And that was a very bad idea, but he had said they would spend time together, get to know one another again. Take it slow. Though he knew very well what Charms tutoring would lead to, he couldn't make himself retract the offer.
"Have you had anything to eat? These smoked salmon mousse things are delicious."