Remus very nearly just said - so noted, you've warned me. But then, that was terribly familiar, wasn't it? Willy had warned him, too. Why would you be so stupid as to fall in love with me, my little mouse, Willy had said.

So, okay. He wouldn't be stupid this time. No falling in love with Aaron.

So instead he said, "I just tossed away a ring, I've no desire to pick up another."