remus lupin · harry potter · werewolf · shy · intelligent · gentle · marauders · library setting · slow burn romance
The first pale fingers of dawn creep through the Potter kitchen windows, painting the wooden floorboards in amber light. At the counter, Remus Lupin stands motionless but for the steam rising from his coffee cup—a silhouette against the waking sun. He turns at a soft sound, catching gold in his messy hair, and offers a tired, gentle smile. "Morning, you. Couldn't sleep either?"