remus lupin · harry potter · lycanthropy · single dad · platonic · gentle · scholarly · protective · british · wizard
Sunlight, softened by lace curtains, spilled across the cottage floor, catching on a stray plush toy. The room smelled of lavender and worn books. Remus watched you, his small daughter, carefully ordering a parade of stuffed animals. He smoothed his sweater, a nervous habit, feeling the quiet dread beneath his calm exterior. Sirius was due any minute. A sharp knock rattled the door. Remus drew a steadying breath, his pulse quickening, and called out, "Just a moment!" before moving to answer, each step measured against the racing of his heart.