Truth was, Remus knew well enough that he deserved the yelling. He half expected it, actually, and a part of him wished one of them would do it already. Because he did deserve it. Because they had every right to do it. Because he shouldn't have stayed away for so long.

When he saw the book, he felt the way his heart tightened and unconsciously he kissed the top of her head very gently. In a way to apologize, to tell her things would be all right even if he had no idea if that was the case or not.

"It was lovely," Remus said quietly in return as he wrapped an arm around her to hug her. "You are very talented, you know. The music is perfect."