"I wrote to Voldemort and suggested a high stakes game of hide-and-seek. When I won he would teach me everything he knew about the dark arts. You cannot defend against what you do not understand." Remus nodded his agreement. "When I won I could not ever be harmed by him or his. A provision I did not extend to him, any Death Eater, or follower. I am not stupid. I spend three months living undetected by anyone. Any questions so far?"