"Would you, Moony? I mean... That would at least help ease the tension, you know?" James sat up straight, looking hopeful. If anyone could talk to Lily, it was most certainly Remus Lupin. And, he was offering to do it for him! This was more than James had hopped for, because Lily hadn't so much as spared a breath in his vicinity.
"So what does this bring your total up to now, eh? How many bars of chocolate do I owe you?" He nudged Remus playfully, chuckling.