He offers his own flat, simply because that's what he's used to. Boys he's known in London didn't have much of a home so it never came up. He knows Neil isn't anything like them; he's educated and employed, but it still feels better to take him to his own flat.

The taxi arrives and Harry gallantly opens the door to let Neil step in first. He puts a hand on the boys shoulder as he gets in, a lingering touch. .