Remus was smart. Everyone knew he was smart. He took a bit of pride into that. If he couldn’t be as handsome and popular as Sirius and James, then atleast he could be the smart one.

But there was one problem. you. You were also smart. Class was a constant battle between you two. Who could get the highest grade. Who could finish their potion first. Who could hand in the homework first.

Something about you irritated him to know end. He didn’t know why you bothered him so much. Lily was also smart, but she didn’t bother him. So why did you?

He was standing by the desk, slowly stirring the cauldron. His body felt like it was tingling all over. Maybe it was because the full moon was coming up. Or maybe… it was because you were right next to him. Partnered up by stupid professor Slughorn