Verity sighed and resisted using her thumb to ruffle the hair that ran the back of Percy's neck. Sounded like Percy wasn't the only one to be insecure.
"He is staying in Gryffindor, right? And you're staying in Gryffindor? Can't you..." Verity's hands twitched as she to avoid saying anything crass enough to put Percy's back up. "...give him a snog and remind him that someone slipped you a magical mickey? And that you...." more helpless gesticulating as she tried to decide if 'love' was acceptable. "...only really want him?"