She noticed that Draco was slightly taller than the older man, but he patiently waited for Remus" permission to address her. Remus placed a hand on her lower back and nudged her towards Draco, but her feet faltered as anxiety flittered through her limbs. They had spent so much time together over the past weeks, and all the sudden it felt like that progress had gone down the drain. She shyly lifted her hand in greeting while she tucked herself further into Remus’ side like he could shield her from the most awkward encounter in history.