[When he claps James on the shoulder, it's-- sort of a pat on the back as well, as if helping to clear his throat a bit.]

Ah, but even if I'm alone, I will always think it, so that counts for a bit more, I think. Plus my vote's good for double, since it's the only one that actually matters. Well, maybe Moony gets half a vote that matters, just because of who he is, and all.

[He glances to the other side of the room, contemplating it a moment. Still Remus', no matter what.]

He's-- doing all right, I guess. Yeah?