Remus wasn't surprised by Benjy's muttering; if anything, the familiarity of hearing him say that and just having his old friend there already helped in making him feel better.

At the last, and with that smile, he finally chuckled under his breath. Once again it proved to be the wrong thing to do, but he didn't mind it at all. "Actually, she is. I lucked out. She is...wonderful. Have you had a chance to meet her yet?"