"Ooh, no, can't say I have," he replied, grinning. "But there were a few awkward moments with a mate of mine I could've done without." Well, actually, he had to admit he'd enjoyed kissing Remus, but he didn't enjoy all of the awkwardness that accompanied it.

"So, what's your story, then?" He glanced at the bar, but the bartender wasn't in ear shot. "The manor has better drinks by far, so I can only wonder what brings you down to this place."