His friends were going a bit insane, but Dumbledore, who was there on the second morning after when they barreled up to see their friend, seemed unphased. He, more than anyone else, more than Remus himself, knew what the problem was.

He let the trio come to comfort their friend, but he did not let them stay long, insisting on a talk with Remus.

"Have you a thought on why you're hard on yourself, even with playmates?"