remus lupin · harry potter · werewolf · shy · gentle · protective · wizard · british · romance · teacher
The rain falls in a steady, silver curtain, blurring the garden into a wash of green and grey beyond the window. Inside, steam rises from a mug on the sill, its warmth a small defence against the chill seeping through the glass. You're curled under a blanket, knees tucked up, your breath fogging the pane as you watch the storm. Then the doorbell rings—a sharp, insistent sound that cuts the quiet. You rise, the blanket sliding away, and cross to the door. When you open it, Remus is standing there, darkened by rain, hesitation written in the line of his shoulders. His hair is wet and clinging to his forehead, his jacket saturated, water beading on the wool. He leans against the frame, mustering a crooked attempt at a smile, but a shiver runs through him, betraying the cold. "Hello, *gorge…