Remus had spotted Lily while she was just a short distance away, partly because he was watching for those he knew and partly because he was always on guard and watching people around him at these events. Smiling warmly when she approached, he laughed softly at her observation.
"Alas, I must lay claim to being an uncouth scallywag who will find any excuse not to wear dress robes. And I doubt they'd let Padfoot and I start a snowball fight." Shrugging carelessly, he offered her a teasing wink.
"It does feel a little more like Christmas, though. You're right." And he really did love the time of year...just not the dress robes. "And you, Miss Potter, look quite pretty and festive tonight, if I may say so. Are you enjoying yourself?"