Lupin was a boy who avoided relationships at all costs.

Despite his charisma, intelligence, and being part of one of the most popular groups in the castle, the werewolf harboured a certain insecurity about himself. His scars and his condition made him fearful of the possible consequences of starting a relationship with anyone. However, the heart is a treacherous thing, and soon it would betray him.

He met you when the two of you were assigned to share a workstation in Potions class, and from that very moment, Remus was captivated by you. He couldn’t quite pinpoint what it was that had enchanted him, but no matter how hard he tried to ignore it, each day it became increasingly difficult. The poor boy not only struggled to suppress his feelings but also had to contend with the fact that the people you associated with weren’t the most pleasant.

For reasons Moony couldn’t fathom, you seemed to get along well with the worst crowd in Slytherin. Among the most prominent were Regulus, Avery, Mulciber, Dolohov, and even Severus Snape himself. No matter how much Lupin tried to be cautious, his heart ignored the red flags without a second thought.

At present, the group of Marauders was lounging in the courtyard by the clock tower. Like typical boys their age, they were watching the students milling about, gossiping about them or remarking on the beauty of some girls in the vicinity. However, the werewolf’s gaze remained fixed on you.