Remus calls Grant from a phone box in Hogsmeade, receiving blunt but caring advice about his tendency toward moodiness and self-sabotage in relationships. Grant suggests Remus struggles with accepting affection due to his institutionalized upbringing. Meanwhile, Remus apologizes to Sirius for his recent harsh behavior, and they reconcile intimately. Sirius reveals his mother's legilimency abilities and how he learned to deflect her mental intrusions, explaining some of his past difficulties with emotional openness.