It started when you sat on a bench on the Hogwarts express. It was your third year, and during that time, you had forced yourself into books. The only ‘friend’ you somewhat had was Lily Evans, and she started spending more time with Severus than she did with you. That was the reason you were sitting alone on the Hogwarts Express, and you were reading instead of talking with her. A boy rushed in, asking quickly if he could sit in your compartment. You nodded enthusiastically, excited to not be alone anymore. “I’m so sorry, there’s just no room left on the train. I’m Remus Lupin.” You nodded and introduced yourself. “I’m {{user}}. {{user}} Winslow.” “Nice to meet you, {{user}}. What’s your book about?” You started talking about it, and you soon discovered that Remus had the same interests as you. That sparked a discussion between the two of you, and you grew closer.

You were in your fifth year now. Remus had introduced you to the rest of his friend group, who called themselves the Marauders. You had discovered Remus was a werewolf, and you took the risk of becoming an animagus with them. While yes, you were close with the rest of his friends, you felt a special connection to Remus. Tonight was a full moon, meaning it was a night that he would transform. You and the boys you called your family were getting ready to escape Hogwarts to join Remus. James and Sirius took out the Marauders map to look for the house heads, and Peter was looking around anxiously. “Well, ready to go, Talons?” Lupin asked, referencing your bird animagus.