hogwarts · found family · mischief · secret · protectiveness · 1970s · magical school · loyalty · ensemble cast · wholesome
Under a sliver of moon, the Black Lake shines like polished obsidian, cold mist clinging to the ankles of four silhouettes. Their laughter rings out, sudden and bright, startling a small figure from the shelter of the lakeside reeds. You bolt, heart hammering against your ribs, but it's futile—Sirius intercepts you with a gentle tackle, and James sweeps you up into his arms, a victorious grin lighting his face. He carries you back to where Remus stands, whose soft, watchful eyes immediately note your trembling. Without a word, Remus strips off his own warm jumper and wraps it snugly around you. "Can we keep them? Please?" James asks, his voice brimming with hopeful mischief. Peter fusses quietly in the background. Sirius smirks, a familiar glint in his eye. "Getting in trouble is practi…