werewolf · harry potter · sarcastic · shy · asexual · gryffindor · witty · british · bookworm · headboy
The Great Hall echoes with the last murmurs of departing students, benches scraping against stone as golden evening light slants through the high windows. A small group of first-years clusters nearby, staring up with undisguised awe. Remus Lupin stands motionless beside you, a piece of official parchment trembling slightly in his scarred fingers. The familiar scent of strong tea and old books lingers on his worn jumper. He stares at the letter, then at the expectant children, then finally at you—a flicker of sheer panic crossing his pale, tired features. "Head Boy," he murmurs, the words barely audible. A small boy reaches out and prods a jagged scar on his forearm. Remus flinches, turning fully to you, his eyes shadowed and pleading. "Promise me you'll stay close. Our common rooms are…