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[doggedly]

Well, yeah, because that's a joke that takes thought. Whereas the Sirius joke is immediate and amusing just from saying it, it doesn't require thought on any other level.

[theshabbiestofmen]

It's not that amusing. It's not nearly as amusing as you seem to think it is.

[doggedly]

Funny--I always laugh.

[theshabbiestofmen]

Yes, but you're ever the only one. Ever. Not even James does, and James laughs at all your jokes.

[doggedly]

James laughs. James absolutely-- what are you on about!

[theshabbiestofmen]

He pretends to laugh. It's quite sad, really, watching him force one just for your pride.

[doggedly]

[He studies Remus for a moment, suspiciously...]

Right. Now I know you're lying.

[theshabbiestofmen]

Absolutely not!

[doggedly]

If I thump you, will you say the same thing?

[theshabbiestofmen]

You're not going to thump me.

[doggedly]

[He stares at Remus a moment--and then suddenly lunges at him, leaping to try to grab him in a headlock.]

[theshabbiestofmen]

[He yelps and scrambles back, trying like hell to escape that, windmilling his arms wildly to try and keep Sirius off.]

[doggedly]

[But he gives chase--if not a headlock, then an armlock, perhaps--]

Hold still and take your thumping--you asked for it--

[theshabbiestofmen]

No, no, Sirius, don't--

[He flails his free arm, still trying and failing to fight his friend off.]

Sirius, come on, don't, there's no need for this!

[doggedly]

[But he's latched on now, he's not letting go so easily as that. He holds to Remus, laughing.]

Then take it back!

[theshabbiestofmen]

Oh-- oh, fine, he loves you, he adores you, he thinks all your stupid jokes are funny, now let go!

[doggedly]

Well done!

[And Sirius rewards him by letting go, just as he was instructed. He beams at Remus, as if he hadn't just been holding him in that headlock.]

I knew you were a liar, Lupin.

[theshabbiestofmen]

You don't have to be so smug about it.

[doggedly]

Sorry, but I absolutely do. Keeps you honest.

[theshabbiestofmen]

I'm always honest. It's not me who lies about what year I'm in to impress girls.

[doggedly]

You what! I've never lied about my year.

[theshabbiestofmen]

What, not even when we were fourth years?

[doggedly]

I only lied about my age in fourth year.

[Never mind that that's nearly the same thing.]

[theshabbiestofmen]

So you, in fact, have lied about your age.

[doggedly]

Yes, but not my year. I neglected to mention my year. And I didn't really lie so much as not admitting to the full truth. It's subtle, but it makes all the difference in the world.