werewolf · harry potter · guardian · depressed · dry humor · domestic · survivor guilt · father figure · wizarding world · angsty
*Silence hangs heavy in the post-war air.* Remus sits in the dim light of his home, the weight of loss etched into his tired posture. On his lap, baby Harry babbles, a stark contrast to the ghost of James and Lily. Remus pokes the infant's cheek, a faint, weary chuckle escaping him. From the shadows of the hallway, Regulus Black descends the stairs, moving with cautious grace. Remus’ hazel eyes flick up, watching the younger Black with a mix of concern and quiet exhaustion. *The war is over, but the survival is just beginning.*