He knew he worried her and he was sorry for it. Remus should have written back even if to say he needed more time alone, but so much time passed by the time he saw it, he figured he'd lost the chance. Even as he thought it, he knew how weak the excuse sounded.
He stood aside, but rested a hand at her elbow as she brushed past him. He didn't bother shutting the door before turning to hug her tightly. He took a deep whiff of the scent that belonged uniquely to her. "I am glad you are here," he confessed.