"You are family," Jamie answered, without having to think. "You are more my family than anyone. I will always do what's right for my family, because that's my duty, but you are the one who's important."
James snorted. "We'll just have to agree to disagree on that point, because if Remus ever asked, it would mean that he is in love with you, and it's slightly more than friendship. I'm not sure Regulus loves you that much."
He shook his head. "I'm not; I won't. I know she's different. I understand that. I know it intellectually, but when she talks, I can hear my mother, and I'm sure there will be problems, but I can't back off, because I could get hurt. That's what cowards do, and I'd miss getting to know her and having her in my life. I have to take the risk."