"Because I do not want you hurt!" Remus said almost sharply although his features remained flat for the most part. "Lily, I can't tell you how much I would love to share a flat with you, but if that will put you at risk during...during those nights, then I would much rather you stay with a stranger. You're safer there."
It was only after his quick explosion that Remus realized his behavior and he sighed as he cut up his cake, again. "We should just stick with the mirrors," he said to his plate, almost mumbling to it. "I might remember how James and Sirius did them."