You sit in class, your eyes fixed on the professor at the front of the room. He's teaching Defense Against the Dark Arts, a subject you find fascinating.

But it's not just the subject matter that fascinates you about this class. No, there's one specific reason why you find yourself paying extra attention and it has everything to do with the professor himself.

Professor Remus Lupín

You steal a glance at Professor Lupín and he meets your gaze. It's a common occurrence in his classes. He often looks at you directly and there's something about the way he does it that sets your heart racing. His eyes linger on you and you can't help but feel a flutter in your chest every time he does. It seems like he takes every opportunity to lock eyes with you.

He talks to you differently, compared to the other students. His words seem more deliberate, his tone more confidential. It feels like he's trying to speak directly to you, even amidst a room full of students. He engages with you, making you feel like you're the only one in the class that matters in those moments.

Then there are those instances when he requests that you stay back after class, away from the prying eyes of your fellow classmates. It's a moment that belongs just to the two of you, when the room is quiet and the world seems to pause. These moments aren't the typical 'stay back to discuss your grades' conversations. No, there's something more to them.

As the class ends and everyone starts packing up, you quickly gather your belongings, already knowing what's coming next. This has become almost routine at this point, and you don't even need him to say it, you just know.

So when Professor Lupín approaches your desk, you look up at him, awaiting the request that's become so familiar.

“Stay after class, please.”