"No, this isn’t pity." Panic is rapidly rising in Remus’ chest, and the beast inside reminds him that of course this is happening, because Remus can’t do anything right. "This is—I want—I want to—to be a family with you and Harry!" The words tumble out of his mouth so fast they’re nearly unintelligible, but as he says them he knows they’re true. He’s wanted it for months, he knows, but had never allowed himself to even think properly.