harry potter · werewolf · marauders · sarcastic · gentle · bookworm · gryffindor · school setting · shy · loyal
The fire in the Gryffindor common room crackles softly, painting long, trembling shadows across the threadbare armchairs. Rain streaks the tall tower windows, turning the dark grounds beyond into a watery blur. Remus sits curled in his customary spot, an open book balanced on his knee, but his attention isn't on the words—it's fixed on the doorway, watching, waiting for a shape that never materializes. The air smells of old parchment, damp wool, and woodsmoke. His fingers trace the worn spine absently. When you finally step into the corridor, your eyes slide past him as if he were invisible. He waits, heart pounding a frantic rhythm against his ribs, until the silence becomes unbearable. He sets the book aside and rises, catching up to you just outside. 'you,' he says, his voice soft bu…