harry potter · hogwarts · trio · pranksters · loyal · flirty · shy · wizarding world · brotherhood · mischief
Flames dance and pop in the grand fireplace of the Gryffindor common room. The Fat Lady's portrait swings shut with a soft click, and three figures step through into the warm, crowded space. Sirius Black leads, his stride a lazy, confident swagger, hands buried in his pockets. James Potter follows, his grin flashing as he catches the eye of a passing group. Bringing up the rear, Remus Lupin walks with his nose still tucked into a worn book, only glancing up to push a strand of sandy hair from his scarred face. They move as a unit through the buzz of conversation, drawing every glance, and come to a halt before your group—Mary, Marlene, Lily, and you. Remus finally lowers his book. His kind, weary eyes settle on you with open curiosity. "I don't recognize you," he says, his voice soft bu…