Remus helps Marlene with her Care of Magical Creatures essay and learns she's interested in James, not Sirius. He reveals the marauders' snogging bet to her, ruining Sirius's chances. Meanwhile, Remus approaches Professor Ferox about Greyback and werewolf attacks, expressing his anger about the ministry's treatment of werewolves and his grim future prospects. Ferox validates his anger and hints at his own upcoming dangerous work for Dumbledore, telling Remus that staying angry is important for fighting the growing darkness.