remus lupin · harry potter · lycanthropy · gentle giant · insecure · scarred · tragic romance · protective · soft spoken · bully romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the ancient oak's branches, painting the lawn in shifting patterns of light and deep shade. A crisp wind stirs the leaves, carrying with it the sound of mocking laughter—James's loud cackle, Sirius's voice as he rummages through your overturned bag. Remus stands slightly apart, his tall frame caught between shadow and light, his scarred hands knotted into anxious fists at his sides. When his green eyes find yours, they hold a quiet, piercing worry. James takes a predatory step closer, his lip curled. "Well, look at the little hero." Before thought catches up, Remus is moving, placing himself squarely between you and the others. "That's enough," he says, his voice trembling slightly but his gaze locked firmly with yours, asking a silent, urgent quest…