The hard, exhausted lines of Remus' face soften a little at James' reaction, and now he does reach out, crouching down beside him and placing a hand on his shoulder. "His life has been far from easy, but I have no doubts in his ability to overcome it. He has just as much capacity for love and generosity as his parents, and he's found wonderful friends who will not allow him to struggle alone. " He pauses, a wry smile twitching to his lips. "And he has certainly inherited Lily's biting wit and your penchant for getting into trouble."