Chapter 54 - Third Year - Marlene
As exams approach, Remus finds himself comforting a distraught Marlene who breaks down from academic pressure and family stress. Their late-night library encounter leads to an awkward but supportive conversation where Remus discovers more about Marlene's insecurities regarding her brother Danny, her difficult home life, and her feelings about Mary's confidence. When Sirius teasingly suggests Remus has another "girlfriend," it highlights his growing reputation with the girls while reinforcing his own discomfort with romantic expectations and his preference for maintaining friendships without romantic complications.