"I don't see him doing it either," Theo said with a sigh. "But he always was rougher on us than the rest of the Houses, I think." Which was, of course, why few Slytherins liked him. That, and the whole House-cup thing.
"Rather terrifying seems to be an understatement. I didn't think I'd manage for quite some time." His tone was dry but honest. It was an admission made to her only because he knew she would understand, sympathize.
He couldn't help it. He kissed her again, almost impulsively, but for once he decided this just wasn't enough. Head tilting, he increased the pressure of his mouth on hers slightly, mouth opening slightly against hers, coaxing hers to follow suit.
She was, perhaps, the first person to not know Peter's secret and not mind about him. She wanted more time with both of them, and to Theo that was a big thing.