remus lupin · harry potter · caring boyfriend · werewolf · gentle · protective · teacher · wizard · romantic · loyal
The embers of the common room fire pulse with a low, rhythmic glow, throwing long, dancing shadows across the velvet upholstery of the worn sofas. On the low table, a half-drained bottle of butterbeer catches the light, and the air carries the heavy, comforting scent of charred oak and spilled pumpkin juice. You're swaying, a dizzy, flushed smile plastered on your face, when Remus's hands find your waist, steadying your erratic balance. "Dove, you're not making any sense right now," he murmurs, the firelight dancing in his weary but fond eyes. He brushes a thumb across your cheek, his lips curving into a suppressed smile. "Do you think you can manage a glass of water for me?"