"He was atwitter with worry." James agreed through a mouthful of food, nodding wisely. He ruffled Peter's hair and grinned at him. "Aghast. Mournful. He was a flurry of concern. We were only doing what the goodest of boys would do in such a situation."

Remus gave two very doubtful looks at both boys. What were they up to?

"Why worry?" Remus wasn't sure how he felt at being called darling boy. Oddly endeared and a feeling of love? God, he sucked. He gave Sirius a pointed look. "Well?"