"Between the two of you?" He looks at Basil, in shock. Basil offers a brittle smile. The young man laughs, a sharp sound like the chiming of bells. Once that sound made Basil the happiest in all the world, and now it makes him feel cold inside. He can't help himself, taking Aria's hand on the sofa between them.

"My God, does Harry know about this? I thought he was all for keeping you out of the usual trouble. And instead I find you here playing house with..." He gestures to Aria.