[Remus, meanwhile, is so mired in insecurity that he's ready to jerk his hand back when John finally noticed it; his worn face collapses in a relieved smile.]

Pleasure to meet you, mate. Ah—

[He chuckles, shaking his head.] Actually, not yet. But I'm a fully-trained wizard back home. I finished school and everything. But my kind of magic doesn't work here, I'm afraid.