Bastian put on his own coat and took Harry's free hand. "We've gotten through worse." After the resignation requirement and Harry's attack... this was stressful but it wasn't the end of the world. He squeezed Harry's hand lightly and focused on getting them to his family estate in one piece.
When the arrived Bastian relaxed almost right away. The house of his childhood was just a place that always focused him. Carrick was always happy to his his grandson and though a little more than eccentric he was welcoming to Harry as well. He offered them supper and told Bastian not to sign the Oath.
Harry and Bastian were alone again late in the evening, when they were getting ready for bed in Bastian's old room.