Sirius wished that Remus would come into the room so Vera could tell him about how she was defeating the urge to go hurt or kill something. It was a great moment, he thought. Considering how Remus thought he'd messed up with Vera and how neither one of them could reach Gilbert, they both felt at a loss most of the time when it came to the two teens. And now there was Harry to deal with...
"I know it hurts," he said, "especially now. Still, I thought maybe the 'Lupin-Black' meant you'd put them aside a bit more, like--" he fumbled for the right words, knowing he wouldn't be able to find them. "Like maybe it didn't bother you anymore. Or at least, not as much. It's the job, isn't it? Being with your mother every day."