James gets the feeling this has been more real-world practice than studying for an exam, which doesn't make him feel any better. But then he just shakes his head, smiling at bit at his own memory.

"Nah, I've got my patronus down. It was something of an obsession of Remus' back in fifth year, that we figured it out. Haven't used it much for messages, though."

Lily has. James remembers seeing her doe come and find him during the pirate invasion, and he shifts his feet.