Word of the result of Remus and Greyback's battle spread quickly. Benjy's first instinct had been to rush off to find Remus, lend a hand healing him, and then throw a damn party. But, as always, his logic prevailed. Parties were more Sirius and James' thing. Poppy hardly ever appreciated people "underfoot" while she was trying to work. And Remus needed rest right now, not enthusiasm.

So Benjy spent a couple of days feeling twitchy and impatient, waiting for a more appropriate time to pay a visit and thinking about what he'd discussed with Fabian. This business with people coming back. Who or what was causing it? Could it be stopped or regulated? Because nobody wanted Greyback returning -- even his own side seemed to find him disgusting and offensive -- and ever since the first time he'd been paired with Remus in Potions during second year, Benjy found that he had an innate desire to help Remus however he could. And keeping Greyback away? Definitely counted as helping Remus.

He tried to wait another day but Benjy could only keep himself patient for a limited amount of time. He pushed open the infirmary door and poked his head in. Remus had been installed not far from the entrance and at the moment he was alone. Benjy knocked on the door to get Remus' attention and stepped into the room. "Oi, Remus," he said in greeting. "Are you up for a visitor?"