Remus walked into the carriage chatting with another prefect. Sirius had seen him briefly on the platform, and told him to tell James that he would meet him in the usual carriage.

Remus didn't question this; he was used to Sirius's idiosyncrasies. He did wonder why Sirius thought he would see James first; however the answer was now clear, although quite why James was holding the Head boy badge was a mystery.

"Surprise Mate!" James waved happily.

Remus stood in silence, trying to work out if this was real, or a welcome back prank James and Sirius had cooked up.