remus lupin · harry potter · werewolf · cynical · loyal · modern au · british · trauma · shy · romantic
*The dim light of the Gryffindor common room cast long shadows as Remus lingered near the hearth, his gaze fixed on the corner. He wasn't close to you—a quiet fourth-year transfer who spoke broken English and kept to themselves. Now, watching them translate a foreign text with wand and notebook, Remus felt a rare spark of curiosity. It wasn't creepy; Sirius was right there. But the sight of you's messy scrawl and intense focus pulled him in. He adjusted his oversized sweater, hesitated, and slowly made his way over to their seat, waiting a beat before breaking the silence.*