"Right, we can debate on who had it worse, but I don't think it's really relevant with dealing with foreign countries, knowing how to defend yourself or even how to run a public office. And sure you have certain advantages, but those don't apply to Sirius or Dad. DO I rush into things? God, yes. I will never be the one to sit back and listen and then listen and then discuss some more. I'm more likely to do, hit a dead wall and try something else. Is it the best way? Hell no, and that's why Hermione was Minister, but do you know when it works? During emergencies." He smiled, amused. "Also people contributed, in locked posts. I don't think they wanted to deal with the marauders. You have a certain reputation. You are three against the world. Me? I'm me against the bad guy. As much as we want to form this new society, we can't get rid of expectations and reputations, whether they are real or not."
He shook his head. "And that's where we disagree. I think it was necessary from the start, because it's not about the research. It's the little things so the same work doesn't get repeated. Who's making a list of what we have? Who's patrolling where? It's the difference between prefects left to do whatever they want and patrol members having their own jurisdiction." He shook his head. "No, I'm saying that present me is shit with relationships. Ginny left me, because I was a dick. Considering James' date of birth, it must have happened close to when I arrived here. I'm not sure that weeks really constitute future me or enough time for me to chance, so it had to be an accident."
Harry looked at Remus and patted his knee for the briefest moment, before pulling his hand back. "I thought it was random, but after learning his m.o., I don't believe it was. He seemed to pick his victims. Mind you, he also enjoyed killing random people. He wasn't the brightest. Idiot thought he could build his own little empire, as if Voldemort wouldn't have crushed him when he stopped being useful." He shook his head. So much stupidity all around. If people had been smarter, they would have seen through Tom's action, long before he became You-Know-Who.