Exactly. Everyone knows you've been an idiot with people of all sorts. No one was going to think I meant anything but a private joke ribbing you. Until you got defensive.

Really, though. Poufter? That's a terrible word.

Are you feeling insecure, then? I can't see why.

I know Remus well enough to know he's not ashamed of you or how he feels about you. So you needn't lose your head.

Or lecture me.