Re: Marauders.
I do not envy you. Can't you persuade him to do otherwise? He must have some conscience. It seemed to me he thinks of you as 'a character from a kids' book' just so he doesn't have to take you seriously.
Black attention, obviously.
The big picture is not my area of expertise. This is why I need you and Moony around, yeah? I really oughtn't be left to my own devices. Tell your Michael that.