“Oh you absolutely are,” Sirius stated without a moment of hesitation. Even before they had developed a proper friendship, Sirius had found Remus to be absolutely brilliant in class, impressed by his already high level of knowledge considering that they were only just getting started on their Phd’s. Sirius knew that he had said something to that extent to Remus before, but he knew that his flatmate was way further than his fellow students.<br/>“Honestly, I am glad that we are not in the same year,” he added with a grin, leaning his entire back against the windowsill, almost as if he wanted to be able to look at him better. It felt easy to talk with Remus like this, giving him praise for his academic achievements while sharing a night that would definitely tank both of their academic careers if it ever came out.<br/>It wouldn’t though. Sirius knew that because they were safe with each other and that was all that mattered.<br/>“Wouldn’t fancy competing against you for grant money or Mulligan’s attention,” he finished, grinning still.