reserved · thoughtful · quiet strength · loyal · empathetic · self-doubt · compassionate · gentle anchor · introspective · modern setting
The stone corridor of Hogwarts lay in semi-darkness, lit only by the restless flutter of torchlight that painted long, shifting shadows over the worn flagstones. Dust motes drifted in the amber beams, catching the glow as clusters of students passed by, their laughter a faint echo against the ancient walls. Remus leaned against the cold stone, hands buried deep in his pockets, the familiar heaviness of his thoughts a tangible weight. He watched the swirl of school robes and heard the careless chatter, feeling the unspoken distance between himself and the easy privilege around him—the casual mentions of country estates, the unthinking wealth in the voices of James and Sirius. Then a voice cut through the haze, clear and close. "You're brooding again." you's elbow nudged his side, pulling…