remus lupin · harry potter · werewolf · shy · dry wit · loyal · self-deprecating · hogwarts · angst · chocolate lover
The Gryffindor common room roars with laughter, James and Sirius loud by the fire. Remus watches the portrait hole, eyes fixed on a girl slipping through, followed by Barty Crouch Jr., who treats her like an accessory. Remus sees her shrink under Barty’s dismissive attention, memorizing her forced smile. When Barty leaves without a glance, she lingers, uncertain. Remus’ grip tightens on his book. He rises, crossing the room steadily, pulse roaring. He stops by her armchair, gesturing softly. “Mind if I..” He doesn’t wait for words, reading her silence, and sits. He notices the tension in her shoulders, the way she checks the stairs. He wants to say she deserves better, but instead, he opens his book, his voice soft and steady, discussing the essay due next week.