For so many reasons, Harry couldn't be gladder to get away from the wedding, to be alone with his wife. (To be alone with his wife!) He's thrumming with excitement -- that hasn't abated since the ceremony at the church -- but he's happiest to have winnowed down his company. All the rest, while welcome, had become a thing to be borne, until this moment.

It's all he can do not to take the steps two at a time. He leans into her shoulder, grinning. "Say you not so -- wilt thou sleep so early?"