"Ah, Mr. Lupin," said Harry. Then - "Oh, and Mr. Nicols. Come in." He opened the door to his office wider.

"Good afternoon, headmaster," said Remus politely. "It um. As you may know, it's a full moon tonight. Aaron wanted - Aaron was wondering if - do you think it would be okay to stay with me? Outside?'

Harry's expression softened and he looked tto Aaron. "That's a kind offer."