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Bookshop Girl

Chapter 8: Detention

Remus lupin x fem! hufflepuff! reader

Summary: After an uneventful rest of her week, y/n, Alex and Amos serve their Saturday detention, yet y/n is still determind to see at least one of the boys today ...about the project of course...no other reason...

Warnings: swearing, mentions of food, eating, sex, hints of past wolfstar and all things that come with lycanthropy, fluffy chapter, Alex and Amos being Alex and Amos, Remus Lupins bare chest, Minnie being her iconic self, Peter being an adorable human being

A/n: 10.4k words, very long time since I updated this series but hopefully t'll live up to the previous chapters, this is also the longest one yet so get comfy and enjoy xx

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You stared dolefully at the fat lady's portrait. Rocking on the balls of your feet as you tried to gather the courage to ask the next passing Gryffindor if Remus or Sirius was in there. Waiting, you took a quick glanced at one of the nearby paintings which conveniently displayed a clock ticking in real time

08:21…22

You had less than half an hour until detention started, though realistically you only had ten since you would need to take the long way due to someone’s breakfast not sitting quite right. You didn’t really like Filch, but if it was that bad he had to close the entire corridor? Yeah, you definitely pitied him a fair bit in that moment

Looking up you notice the portrait shutting behind a boy you don’t recognise. You wait for him to come down the stairs before attempting to ask him…attempting being the main word

“Hi, can you help…” you start but it’s more of a whisper causing you to shrink into yourself as the boy clearly doesn’t hear you nor even registers your existence “…me” you finish a little sadly to yourself as you hopelessly watch him walk off down the corridor

You would love to say that was your first attempt at gaining someone’s attention but alas that was simply not true. Lily Evans had passed you by mere minutes ago, and after a meek ‘hi’ which she miraculously heard, Marlene McKinnon showed up, winked at you, called you sweetheart and you shied away so much you almost fell down the stairs. Something you were sure the girl was more than flattered by but didn’t help you in your goal of talking to one of the boys, and was also why you were now standing at the bottom of the stairs 

Chewing on your lip your eyes flicked to the time again 

08:26…27

“Crap” you mutter lowly, dejected that you weren’t going to see either of them at this rate

It was strange, you had seen and spoken to them every day this week yet the thought of not seeing them at all today made your heart hurt unimaginably. The last two days had been a little less eventful, and by less eventful you made lots of progress on the project but none with Remus. 

While Sirius though took every opportunity during your sessions to flirt, Remus hardly ever, if he did at all and you were way too shy to initiate. You chalked it up to him being shy in light of Sirius’ abundant flirting yet you still couldn’t help but fear the worst.

Peter!

You spot the boy approaching down the corridor, arms filled with a bunch of blankets…of vastly varying sizes? Weird. Though Peter was wonderfully so. 

Stepping to the side so he could hopefully spot you in his peripherals, you fix your hair and cardigan quickly, in case somehow somewhere, Remus suddenly appeared to help the boy 

“Hi” you greet when he gets close enough

He looks a little startled, although the word ‘caught’ comes to mind as his eyes grow wide and nerves take over for the seconds it takes him to realise it was only you. Luckily none of blankets fall in his shock, and his anxious look melts into a kind smile

“Hi y/n” he welcomes, shoulders relaxed once more and you feel yourself doing the same “What brings you here?” He asks, head tilting with a gentle insinuation you hear it loud and clear, which you become a little bashful under

“Well…” you take a breath “…I have detention this morning…” Peter’s smile widens at that, recalling the great hall incident “…I actually need to be there soon…actually now” you let out a nervous chuckle “Anyway. I was wondering if I could talk to Remus at some point today?”

The moment you say ‘Remus’ Peter freezes a little, his face flashing with something you can’t quite discern. Concern and worry? Yes. But it soon fades into intrigue

“Or Sirius” you add, feeling heat creeping up your neck, more so as his intrigue grows

Peter wears a slightly charmed expression as he attempts to adjust his grip on the blankets, one however falls off the top in the process, landing between you both. His nose crunches, clearly trying to figure out how he was going to pick it up, but his worry fades as you bend down instantly and pick it up for him.

You fiddle with the supple plushie material, recognising them as the famously soft blankets from Slytherin, however these were now blue instead of green…although you had a funny feeling they would soon be red 

“Cosy right?” your attention is pulled back to the boy who wears a glee filled smile

“Yeah” you nod, thumbs rubbing into the fabric and watching the wave of shine “Where did you get these?” you ask even though you already know

Peter looks around, checking no one was about “Promise you won’t tell?” he shuffles a little closer to you

“Your secrets safe with me” you assure him

He smiles “Me and James had a good feeling about you” he notes earning a shy giggle from yourself, joy filling your heart at the approval from your crushes friend, even if you had barely had a conversation with one, and this being your first with the other

Peter notices your reaction, now he knows his feeling was right

“I stole them from Ravenclaw tower…although technically they were Slytherins and the Ravenclaw stole them” he chuckles and you join him, whilst also being rather impressed that Ravenclaw managed to pull off the same heist you, Alex and Amos did a few years back “And now I’ve stolen them” he says blushing a little, yet there is a sense of pride about him

Peter had always seemed, on the outside at least, like the puppy of the group, although you would later find this to be a rather ironic statement. He was the one who followed the others about, did as he was told and was always just…there. Yet seeing him now, you didn’t see a minion or a follower, you saw someone who was just as smart as the other three. Someone that used his mischief and talents for his own quests, but unlike his counterparts he embarked on cute quests for blankets instead of waging war on those with green ties

“Wow, that’s amazing” you say, a large smile on your face which he copies, a look of gratitude painting it as well

“Thanks” he nods “Say what you want about Slytherins but they have the best blankets” 

You giggle, bobbing your head “I can see” you agree, placing the smaller one back on his pile carefully “Say, can I ask you something?” 

“Anything” he shrugs happily

“Why do you need the different sizes, some of them are rather…small?” you inquire, referring to the one you had picked up

The question had been on your mind the moment you saw them. The larger ones you knew could cover a double sized bed, those were the ones you stole. But the smaller ones? They were for first years and could barely wrap around your shoulders, in fact they were often used for those with pets that weren’t owls

“Oh” he looks away, trying to form an answer or some kind of reasonable explanation “Well, my weight…fluctuates” he explains with a cringe “Plus me and the boys can used them for our pets” he adds for extra measure although even the boy knows it’s not the best lie

You know for the first time he isn’t being entirely truthful yet you don’t find it in you to mind, it didn’t seem like a bad secret, and, if anything, you got the sense it wasn’t his he was keeping

“Cool” you smile and he relaxes even if he has a small incline you don’t fully ‘buy’ it, he’s still grateful you don’t push the subject “So. About your friends?” You circle back, knowing you were going to be late now but you didn’t want to be ridiculously so

“Butterscotch” he tells you, to which earns him a confused head tilt “That’s the password” he expands and your mouth forms on ‘o’ “I’d take you in myself but…” he glances at the paintings clock “…I don’t think you have the time. Besides I’m only here to drop these off then I’m going to help James with recon”

“Recon?” you eye him amused

“On Lily…” he sees your face “…I promise it’s not as weird or stalker-y…okay maybe a little bit starker-esk…but it isn’t as bad as you think. I just don’t think either of us have the time for me to explain why it’s not…bad…or creepy” he says a little rushed looking down at the end as his cheeks grow red, like he knows he slipped up and now must hope you don’t think him nor his friend a weirdo

“I believe you”

His head shoots up “Thank you” he says, a smile gracing his face, the kind of smile that tells you he doesn’t hear that enough

“So Butterscotch will get me into the common room?” you double check

“Yes” he nods quickly “For this month at least. I can give you the next one when we get it” he offers and you can’t help but find him sweet

“Thank you Peter or should I say…wormtail?” You try it out, knowing you made the right call when his eyes light up

“You can call me Wormy” he smiles, gifting you the nickname Lily and Marlene calls him, solidifying that you were not only trusted but now a friend in his eyes

“Wormy. Got it” you nod, smiling away

Peter looks up towards the portrait then back to you “We should get going. It was really nice to officially meet you though” 

“Likewise” you nod “Bye wormy” you begin to walk away, looking back and waving

“Bye y/n” he does the same

You pressed your hand to the wall, panting as you caught your breath. After a few deep breaths you compose and push yourself off of the wall. Opening the door to the classroom, you find Alex and Amos at opposite ends of the room, paper in front of them with an empty place in the centre for yourself

“Miss y/l/n” the professor greets as you gently shut the door behind you “Just in time. Take a seat dear” 

You return the smile she gives you and sit down. As you do your eyes flick to Alex, who waves happily at you like he didn’t see you less than an hour ago for a quick breakfast. You giggle quietly at him, waving back before you turn to Amos. It’s harder to hold your giggles this time as he looks one second away from head planting the desk

“Now everyone is here…oh y/n dear can I get your wand before I forget” she moves towards your desk

You nod, hand dipping into your cardigan's inner pocket, well a small stitch you added to most of your wear as it proved useful and was rather cool, like the wizard version of a holster as Alex would describe it, hence you, he and Amos all had them. Grasping your wand, you hand it over, pointed side facing yourself. She smiles, accepting it and walking over to her desk, placing it in one of the drawers before locking it

“So” she clasps her hands together “I have some errands to run and since you didn’t do anything exceptionally wrong, your punishment is to sit here the whole day bored while the sun is out” she says, to which you all smile, no cleaning jars or rearranging books for you today “Now I’m going to lock the door while I’m away, if there is an emergency…” she points towards the window “…please hang as safely as you can out of that window and call on Madam Hooch, she shall be out there all morning”

You all giggle at that one, even she seems to be holding her own as well. It was funny, much like the marauders McGonagall was soft with a few other students outside Gryffindor, your little trio being one such group

“Do we get lunch?” Amos squints at the professor, of course he only has energy to think about his stomach

She gives him a charmed look “I’m a professor not a monster Mr Diggory of course you will all have half an hour for lunch…not enough time to run to Hogsmeade…unless you know a passage of course” she gives you a wink before walking towards the door “Any other questions?” you all shake your heads “Good good. I’ll see you lot in a couple of hours”

With a small smile she leaves, closing the door while you, Alex and Amos turn towards it, waiting for the small click signifying the door is locked before you sigh, relaxing in your seats

Alex drums on his desk “What we gonna do then?” he says way too excited for 8:45 on Saturday morning

“Sleep” Amos grumbles, chair screeching as he puts his satchel on the desk, opening it and bring out three pillows and three blankets

“Amos did you seriously bring an extendable bag to detention?” you cross yours arms, false annoyance on your face

“And not tell us!” Alex mimics your movements “Not cool man”

“Not cool at all” you say with a small laugh 

Amos just stares at the two of you “Girls it’s before 9am on a weekend day…a weekday end…fuck it a Saturday” he finally gets there “I need my beauty sleep” he points at you both “You can call me uncool or silly all you want…or whatever muggle-y phrases y’all got going…”

“Dunderhead”

“Bampot”

“…” Amos blinks a few times “Was that even English?” he whispers to himself before shaking his head and continuing “Anyway if I had told you” he points at Alex “You would have brought something that would have us dangling out that window and you…” he points at you “…well you’re a sweetheart that would have brought goodies but you were off with your boyfriends” throws his hands in the air

“They aren’t my boyfriends!” you whine, feeling your face get hot

“Are a bit though” Alex has to agree, leaning backwards on the table, hands clutching the sides looking amused to the point you want the table to slide and him to fall “Study dates in the library…meeting them early on the weekends…coming to us for gossips sessions about them…them giving you pet names”

“Love, darling, puppy” Amos mocks as he pushes two desks together in order to make himself a bed

Your face heats faster to the point your whole body feels hot “It’s not like that” you press your lips together, shaking your head so much you’re like a broken bobblehead

“Then explain to us what it’s like” Alex shrugs

“Yes…” Amos hops on the desk, fluffing his pillow “…explain” he gestures his hands like a plater

You and Alex share a look

“Don’t judge me like you two aren’t thinking I’m a genius” he gestures to the cosy blanket “Now explain doll” he says getting himself comfy, laying down on the table like he’s some kind of goddess

“There’s nothing to explain, I’ve hardly had alone time with either since the library incident” you shrug, heart a little heavy yet there is a flutter as you remember the cupboard

“All right, you can keep your secret for the present” Alex says with a smirk

“Yes, I think we will move on now” you giggle at him, moving over to Amos’ satchel to grab a pillow and blanket for yourself “You’re such a Pippin” you state as he joins your side

Alex chuckles “That make you Merry then?” he asks, grabbing his own before copying Amos and pushing desks together

“Nope” you pop the ‘p’ “I’m more of a Sam, without him they never would have made it and without me, you two would probably have gotten yourselves expelled by now” you say earning a ‘true’ from Alex as he pats his pillow

Amos’ upper face scrunches “Pippin…Merry…Sam?” he looks completely lost

You grin, glancing at Amos “If I’m Sam and your Pippin that makes Amos…” you extend the syllables “Should we be sweet or mean?”

“You know where I stand sunshine” he winks while Amos just watches a little scared 

“I’m feeling nice. Hi Merry” you wave sweetly at your friend

Alex scoffs “You’ve clearly never seen him with those little wizard cards of his…my precious” he mocks, making his fingers crawl and his eyes wide

“That’s disturbing” Amos notes sitting up, a look of disgust on his face before he looks at you “I will admit I’ve said that but I don’t look like that…also” he holds up a finger “What exactly are we talking about? I know it’s a muggle thing but is it like muggle lore or one of those fancy dancy films of yours like wars of the stars”

“One it’s star wars and two, I wish it was a movie…aww sunshine imagine if they made a movie…” his hands go out in front of him gasping “or movies!” Alex’s exclaims positively beaming

You join him in his excitement, smiling widely as you clear some things from the window sill and lay the blanket over it so you had a soft seat “That would be so cool, they definitely have the tech of it now” you perch yourself on your own bed turning back to Amos “Oh sorry Ams, we’re talking about a book. Lord of the Rings specifically but some of the characters including the creepy one is in the Hobbit as well”

“He’s not creepy, he’s just…misunderstood” Alex defends as he climbs up on the desk

“Weirdly accurate” you giggle quietly, seeing his point

“A book…how long?” Amos asks interested “A-actually, what is it about before I commit?” he eyes the two of you

“Long” you nod, nose scrunching as you remember the length “Both are trilogies but really are just one big story. Anyway, they follow these halflings, more commonly known as Hobbits. The Hobbit follows Bilbo Baggins and the Lord of the rings follows Frodo Baggins, although there are accounts from different people the two books are meant to be written by them. They both go on epic adventures, but you should lord of the rings first even though it takes place after Bilbo’s journey and is technically the sequel, there’s just a lot more background lore it in…right Alex? Been a year since I read it all the way through” 

“Yeah read that first because you’ll know more about the creepy one when we give you the hobbit and everything makes a little more sense” he agrees “Plus Lord of the rings is fucking brilliant” he nods, smiling like a big kid 

“I’m assuming you both have a copy here?” Amos looks between the two of you

“Yeah I’ll give you mine later tonight if you want? Then we can watch you lose Lord of the rings virginity together” Alex says with a grin

“Eww. Alex!” you whine 

“Mate, I love you but why’d you have to say it like that” Amos joins you, looking at your friend in a light disgust “Weirdo” 

“Seconded” you nod

“Thrid-ed but still it’s magic, like actual magic, you’ll love it” Alex strangely agrees before assuring his friend

“He’s right, complete idiot, but he’s right” you lightly tease earning a small ‘hey’ from Alex

“Okay, now that’s settled and although I have something to ask you to do later, Amos needs his beauty sleep before Minerva comes back” Amos says to which you and Alex hold up your hands 

Alex proceeds to lay down, facing upwards on his makeshift bed while you swivel your legs to sit on the window, back against the wall but it’s softened by the pillow. Leaning your head against the glass you stare out aimlessly, eyes flicking from the mountains to the forest to the lake, eventually making their way down to the pitch outside. 

You held back giggles as you watched training, there was a bunch of first years who failed their tests trying again but they weren’t the cause of your laughter. No, it was a girl, you didn’t know her name but you knew she loved pink, in fact she was adorned in it now shouting a bunch of weird rules that were over a hundred years old at the professor. You had to commend Madame Hooch for her patience, you weren’t a violent person but you sure would have shouted or…maybe accidently released a bludger in the girls’ direction by now

“Minerva sounds funny” you let out a giggle at Alex, commenting on Amos’ use of the name more than ten minutes later “Like Minnie better…Minerva sounds way too formal…oh what about Minnie bo’ binnie that’s…”

“Alex go to sleep or I will throw you out the window” 

“Be back by one!” you hear McGonnell call out as you exit and you all send a series of ‘okays’ her way before the door closes

“What’s the plan?” Alex asks after you take a few paces down the corridor

“I need to go visit Rem…a-and Sirius about the project” you clarify as smirks appear on their faces

Amos nods, taking off his bag “You take this then” he holds it out but Alex grips his wrist

“What? Why does she get it?” he complains, huffing like a little kid

“She has a name” you say teasingly

“Sorry” he kisses your forehead “Why does sunshine get it?” he corrects before looking at you “…better?”

“Much”

“Because” Amos tugs his arm out of Alex’s grip “She…sorry…doll over here won’t convince me to bring a bunch of useless stuff that will get us caught, I mean if it wasn’t for her we would have been found snoozing”

“He’s right. I’m surprised she didn’t hear your snores echoing throughout the castle” you say, accepting the bag and placing it over your shoulder, hugging the strap as you listen to them bicker

“I’m not that loud” Alex maintains

“And I have great self-control” Amos bites back, voice laced with sarcasm

“I swear you two are like an old married couple” you shake your head, giggles escaping your lips at Amos’ gasp

“You’ll find Amos’ taste runs more towards the blonde end of the spectrum” Alex ruffles his friends’ hair, earning nudge and slap to his hand

“Fuck off, at least I have a type, yours is like spinning the wheel of mystery” Amos taunts

“I like diversity” Alex shrugs

“And I’m going to go” You bow out, stepping back from them and beginning to walk away

“Oh, bye doll” 

“Bye sunshine” 

“Bye chaotic husbands” you wave behind you, giggling to yourself as you hear Alex and Amos continuing to bicker, not about being husbands but, about who would be the better one

You quickly made your way to Gryffindor tower, slowing down as you reached the portrait of the fat lady, she eyes you for a second before speaking “You aren’t one of mine…pretty though” she comments and you look down shying away

“Butterscotch” you say timidly, biting your lip as you peer up at her

She tilts her head, gaze on you unrelenting “What was that dearie?”

“B-butterscotch?” you almost ask, nervous Peter got the password wrong or maybe they changed it…or…

“Who told you the password?” she questions

“Am I allowed in?” you avoid it, you weren’t going to tell on Peter, not when he’d been so sweet to you

“Yes” she smiles, her firm expression softening in an instant

“Wait…what?” you look at her in complete confusion “You’re letting me in?”

“Yes, only because you didn’t blab on your source. If you had I would have made you watch me practice then fall asleep without ever letting you in” she says simply before opening the portrait “Have fun dearie” she shouts as you climb through and you smile, even the portrait was a true Gryffindor

Walking into the common room you couldn’t help but notice how different it was to Hufflepuff. Your entrance was hidden, in fact ironically dingy compared to the interior while Gryffindor’s was rather grand only to lead into a quaint, yet cosy room

“Oh hello!” 

You jump at the sound, head whipping over to see Marlene McKinnon and Lily Evans by the fire, various makeup and beauty products surrounding them

You give them a bashful look “Hi” 

Lily smiles, green eyes illuminated by the fire, it was no wonder James fell for her she really was something “Y/n right?” she asks sweetly

You nod, stepping towards them 

Marlene smirks, hair held up by what looks like chopsticks as she looks you up and down “So you’re the one that’s captured our boy’s attention” she wiggles her eyebrows

Lily nudges her “Don’t mind Marls, she’s just jealous they got to you first” 

You let out a nervous giggle “Do you know where Remus is?” you wonder, seeing a flash of something in their eyes, the same thing you saw in Peters 

“He’s in his dorm I think, Sirius might be there too or he’s off with Peter and Jami….P-potter…” she corrects before sighing “…doing merlin knows what” her cheeks begin to tint “We’re hiding from them in here. Ironically this is the last place they’ll look” she confesses

You nod, sharing a small look with Marlene at the girls slip up. You would never tell anyone but your friends as the saga of James and Lily was like a real life tv drama and you were all shipping Jilly till the end

“Thank you” you look around the room “How do I get there? This place is so different to mine”

“Up those stairs, along and then down…I know makes no sense but we Gryffindor’s we aren’t meant to be” Marlene grins

“What are the differences between ours and yours?” Lily wonders, blowing on her freshly painted nails

“Mine has lots of plants, and ironically light for being underground. It’s kinda like being in a tree trunk? I don’t know if that makes any sense” your close your eyes, feeling a tad embarrassed for no real reason other than talking to strangers

“That sounds cute. You’ll have to sneak us in sometime sweetheart” Marlene throws a wink your way

Your eyes widen, pressing your lips together and glad there’s no stairs this time

“She’s kidding” Lily assures you “Unless you want to do so of course” she adds and you laugh, the playfulness in her tone surprising you but it’s a welcome one, perhaps her and James aren’t so different

You look towards the dorm stairs “It’s been nice chatting but I need to go back to detention soon so…” you gesture, pointing awkwardly

Lily nods while Marlene rummages to pick up a few products before standing up and walking over to you

“What are you doing?” you mumble as she holds up the what you think are the bottles lip gloss to your lips

She just smiles, finally choosing one “Part your lips for me sweetheart” she asks and you find yourself doing as she says, letting her swipe the gloss over your bottom lip “Do this” she pops her lips

You do it, rubbing your lips together gently 

“Perfect now on your way sweetheart” she winks

You feel your face heat as you nod and turn away, quickly heading up the stairs and leaving the two girls somewhat amused

“She’s utterly adorable” Marlene notes sitting back down

Lily hums “She is…you clock she asked for…” she starts, beginning to paint her toenails 

“Remus?” Marlene finishes and Lily nods “Yeah I noticed that too…oh and you remember Remus saying she was pretty in charms the other day?” Lily hums in agreement about to say something when Marlene spots someone “Oi Peter!” she shouts scaring the living daylights out of the poor boy

“Merlin Marls don’t do that!” he clutches his chest, breathing heavy

Lily stands helping the boy over to sit with them “You okay Wormy?” she asks softly, rubbing his back to help calm him

He nods “Yeah I’m doing alright now” he eyes Marlene who shrugs innocently before blowing him a kiss “Did you need me for something?” he looks between the two

The girls grin

You walk along the hall, reading the names on each of the doors “Longbottom, Jordon and…I can’t even read that one” you mumble to yourself continuing on to the next door “Brown…Vane…nope” you sigh walking up to the final door, hoping that this is them or you’re in the wrong place “The marauders stay out or risk our wrath” you read, giggling at the sign especially with the ‘just kidding’ written below it followed by a messy ‘or are we?’

Knocking on the door you could hear the sound of running water, and you felt yourself grow a little hot at the thought of Remus in the shower. You knock again, but this time hear a muffled ‘come in’ and you slowly open the door, wincing at the creak caused from how tentatively you were opening it

“Wormtail did you get the…y/n!” Remus’ eyes widen the moment he spots you and your eyes copy at the sight of him shirtless in bed

Turning around quickly you hit your elbow off of the door “I’m…oww…I’m so sorry!” you cringe, panting from your shock and embarrassment…as well as trying to get the pretty sight of his bare chest out of your mind

Remus on the other hand was dead still, looking down at his chest then to you and closing his eyes. He hated his body, if people though his face was scarred and ugly, his chest was much worse, covered in old gashes, scratches and of course the peaking of his original bite marks by his upper hip which he was thankful for his book covering

“It-it’s o-okay” he stutters out placing the book on his nightstand, still processing the why and how you got here “Let me grab a…” he withholds a groan, the aches in his bones from the impending moon not doing him any favours as he leans over his bed to pick up his jumper from the chair

You hear his quiet whines of pain though “A-are you okay?” you ask, not daring to turn around in case he wasn’t just shirtless but completely nude under those covers

“Yes…ahh” he whines, breaths staggering as he feels a sharp pang up his arms and chest

You turn around at that, rushing over to him “Are you okay? What’s wrong?” you kneel down beside the bed, hands finding one of his

Remus’ eye flutter at the contact while his free hand moves to pull the sheets up and cover his bite marks “Yeah, just not having a good day” he admits

You nod, looking at the chair “Were you trying to reach this?” one of your hands leave his to grip the material

He nods timidly and you catch his nervous flicks down do his chest. You don’t say anything, not wishing to draw attention to something he was clearly insecure about, even if you found it rather beautiful in its own way 

You hand him the jumper “Thank you” he removes his hands from yours, wincing as he tries to put it on

“Let me” you move up to perch yourself on the edge of his bed “Hands up if you can” you say sweetly with a smile Remus could watch forever

He raises his arms as high as he can, allowing you to slip the jumper on smoothly and much softer than he could himself. He found he loved the slight babying of your actions, the singular attention, the lack of judgement on features he deemed flawless, the dare he say love in your actions, and the blissful feeling of your knuckles running down his sides as you pulled down the jumper’s hem 

Yet he can’t stop himself from apologising 

“Sorry”  

“Why?” you ask so innocently he could cry on the spot

Although he adored the assistance, adored you, he couldn’t help but remember that if you chose him you very well may be caring for him the rest of your life 

“Inconvenience” he whispers, not bothering to mask his vulnerability as he pulls at the end of his sleeves

You take his hands again, unsure of what you were doing or if this was a cross in some boundary, only thing you knew was your heart told you this was the right thing to do

“Don’t say that. You never need to apologise for being unwell” you tell him, wearing that smile again

Unwell

You just assumed it was chronic, that this was just a bad day and that he wasn’t really a monster. A monster that wouldn’t care if he loved you and kill you just the same. A monster who lay in the bed ill while an innocent puff of a red riding hood looked after him…the big bad wolf

“Rem” you squeeze his rougher hand with yours while the other cups his cheek 

For once he was thankful for his heighten scenes as he could hear the sweet rhythm of your heart, the electric touch of skin of his and your scent which was near intoxicating, like a drug specifically made to comfort him.

His nerves begin to dissipate and instead he savours each second of your touch, your presence, your scent…

“Yeah?” he whispers, eyes flicking across your face, resisting the urge of your lips, so shiny and alluring, and instead lets his heart ache at how much care is in your soft gaze

“You spaced out” you inform him with a smile on your face, silently thanking Marlene in the back of your mind

“Oh” he chuckles, head subconsciously tilting into your hand briefly before his eyebrow furrow “Why are you here?” he asks softly but your hand still slips from his cheek, coldness spreading across it at the loss of contact but little did he know your fingers felt the same 

“I came earlier before detention…but it took a while to find someone and I was going to be a little late so Peter gave me the password” your eyes drift down to the blanket covering him on the way “I see the…” you make bunny ears “…’borrowed’ blankets are being put to good use” you note, smiling at the red fuzzy material

When Remus first watched your gaze fall he panicked, self-conscious that you would ask about his scars but then he chuckled, realising of course you, beautiful, big hearted you wouldn’t do such a thing, nor be so intrusive. His heart warmed at the playfulness in your voice, as well as the fact Peter must trust you if he confessed what he was really up to this morning

“You ever had borrowed blankets?” he wonders yet your little smile already tells him the answer “You stole blankets?” he asks, adoring your bashful look at the softest accusation known to wizard

You nod and he smiles, the pain of the moon still there yet was duller in your presence, as you distracted him from it and made him feel normal, just like a certain deer, rat and dog did 

“I’d love to say it was Alex and Amos’ idea” you confess and his smile turns prideful

“You what to know something?” you nod “Remember last year when all those bully’s hair turned pink?”

“That was your idea?” your eyes widen in the best way, the practically shine

“Prongs…sorry James, and Sirius wanted to make them bald but I thought that was a bit far” he tells you with a small wink

“There hair is still pinkish” you giggle

“Better than bald…besides pinks pretty” he defends his actions softly

“Pretty in pink” he chuckles “You know they bullied me and Alex too so technically you’re my hero”

Now his eyes widen “Should have gone with bald then” he jokes yet hopes you hear the underlying, I’ll be your hero anytime my love

Your giggles warm his heart and your hand hold his a little tighter, merlin he could swear you’ve also shuffled closer on the bed

As the laughs die down you smile sadly “I can’t stay long” you inform him, blues evident in your voice and Remus’ heart flutters and aches at that, gloomy you’re leaving yet glad you’ll miss him 

“You never did tell me why you dropped by? Like my company that much puppy?” he asks coyly, a smirk appearing as he can hear your heart stutter like your breath at the petname

“Maybe” you whisper so quietly it’s almost a thought, of course unbeknownst to you he hears it and has to hold in the biggest smile “I…came to ask if you and Sirius got the yarn…and if I could maybe grab it?” 

His eyes widen, nodding right away but as he tries to get up he groans, pink spreading across his cheeks and feeling embarrassed he can’t even get up properly with the pre-moon ache in his bones

“Hey” your hand slips from his and you gently push him back down by the shoulders “Tell me where it is and I’ll get it”  

Your touch and voice are as kind as you, so kind he settles just a little “It’s in the top drawer of that cabinet over there” he points, cheek now more of a light red

You smile, moving off the bed and walking over while Remus watches fondly, finally getting a look at your outfit, and how cute you look it in, almost certain it’s the same cardigan from your first meeting. 

You gently pull the drawer open, eyes searching inside before you pull out a bunch of rusty red yarn, your eyes linger in the drawer though, hand reaching in once more and pulling out some yellow, almost muster coloured yarn

“Could you not decide?” you jest just a little, heart fluttering at the thought of them buying your house colour

The knuckle of his finger comes up to wipe his cheek, almost to try and wipe away the blush before it settles below his ear “We drew up a concept in red but then we saw the yellow…and thought of you” he admits, sending your heart into overdrive

Remus can not only hear it too but see your appreciative smile, fingers fiddling with the yellow, eyes fixated on it with a hinting of an idea in them when you turn back to him

“Can I take both?” you ask 

Again, he nods right away “Of course”

You smile brightly, moving back around to your previous position and taking a seat “It’s pretty” you tell him, meeting his eyes

“It is” he replies looking right at you

Your breath hitches, eyes flicking down and around, feeling a little silly such a simple thing made you flustered while Remus reveals in it

“I’m going to start working on it tonight” you start and he feels himself freeze, hoping you aren’t going to ask him to join, his heart couldn’t bear to tell you no, nor see your disappointment “I was going to ask you to work on it after detention but I think Amos has this thing planned” he relaxes, thank you Amos “You okay?”

His eyes widen, realising his sigh of relief was a little too loud “Yeah, just achy” he gestures to his arms

Your hands act before your brain can think, sliding up the sleeve if his jumper and softly rubbing his skin. Remus’ stares at you in a happy shock until you freeze, mouth like a fish opening and closing

“Sorry” you pull your hands away, but Remus grabs them

“Sorry” he lets go this time, cringing just like you and he closes his eyes, feeling embarrassed before he hears it

A giggle

Not one of mocking but more of you laughing at how equally awkward and shy you are, and when he opens his eyes he starts chuckling too. Laughing with you came so naturally, so much when his hand brushes with yours a little he takes it, interlinking them with no hesitation

His fingers fiddle with yours as the laughter dies down “Rem?” you gain his attention

“Yeah love?” the name slips out easily and the smile you wear after is his world

“Is there anything that does help the aching?” you wonder, a little crinkle between your eyebrows

He thinks for a moment, feeling a little sick about the idea of lying completely so he tells you the truth with one minorly big detail left out “There are charms for it, they soothe the pain but I don’t have the strength to continually cast them and potions are…a little expensive” he admits, the last part lower

You nod “Well, I was going to ask if you wanted to work on charming the yarn tomorrow, I wish I had time right now but maybe you could teach me some of them?” you ask

His heart warms, so much he almost feels breathless “Yeah, need to be in the afternoon or evening” he tells you, hoping to merlin the moon will be kind and he’ll be okay

“Of course, I’m going to Hogsmeade tomorrow morning with my friends…and merlin knows what Alex and Amos have planned for me once I get…” you head turns towards the clock, your smile dropping to a sad one as you turn back

“You need to go” he says with a similar expression

“Yeah…” you nod yet your hand lingers in his “…you mentioned earlier you made a concept?”

He nods, never letting go of your hand as he leans forward to grab it from the little pile of papers nested on his bed beside him

“Here” he hands it to you and you notice the red paint on his hand “I’m sorry about the scribbles Sirius and I worked on its last thing in class yesterday” he explains 

“You can tell Sirius hi from me too” you giggle reading the note

“Will do” he nods with a chuckle “We would have shown you but I wanted to colour it first” he adds, cheeks tinting ever so slightly

“It’s pretty” you say looking right at him, just like he did earlier before looking down at the parchement “It’s very well done” your fingers glaze over it

Remus wanted nothing more in that moment than to kiss you, grab your face and kiss you…maybe even more than kiss you…but could you blame him? Your slightly parted lips holding the smallest quirk of a smile, they were a little chapped from when he would see you chewing on them in concentration, yet they shined, and he knew they would feel so soft if he could just reach out and run his rougher fingers along them…press his lips to yours.

“Rem?” you tilt your head but he continues to stare into nowhere although nowhere looked awfully like your lips “Rem?” you prompt 

Your hand moves to cup his and the moment your skin meet his you’ve brought him back to reality “Sorry” he shakes his head, cheeks tinting quickly like he was caught in the act and he was…he so was “Getting a little spacy. Must be tired” he waves it off, hoping you understand

And you do “I’ll leave you to sleep then” you give his hand a squeeze before you let go and stand up

His heart aches at your leaving but he knows you have to…yet, you aren’t leaving?

His breath hitches as your lips meet his forehead, a tender hand placed in the back on his head for a mere moment before it’s all gone

“Take care of yourself” you tell him before turning, but he clocks your bashful expression before you almost rush towards the door with the yarn and paper

“Bye love” he manages to get out, it’s short, brief and breathless and he’s scared you don’t clock it as the door begins to close

But the door stops at just a crack “Bye Rem” your voice similar, slipping through softly like a wisp in the wind then the door clicks closed

The moment it does Remus wears the giddiest, biggest smile, flopping back on the bed and letting his head hit the pillow. His fingers coming up and grazing the skin. It felt like his first kiss all over again and yet you had only kissed his forehead, he could only imagine what it feels like to really kiss you. His head fell to the side, not clocking the shower stopping as he grasps your book, pulling it to his chest and holds it tightly, like he’s holding a part of you when his chin tucks over it

He doesn’t hear the bathroom door open either, revealing Sirius in just a towel, crunching his curls with the shirt James specifically told him not to use. 

Sirius eyes his friend, smiling yet there’s a dull ache in his chest as he feels like he’s been thrown back in time

That dumb smile…that dumb beautiful smile that he could describe as lovesick

The smile he wore when Sirius kissed him for the first time, the same smile he himself wore time and time again until that horrid night. The one where he threw away it all in an instant, knowing he’d never be the reason for that smile again

Although maybe there was a chance for him to find it again, or at least let himself be open to it. If Remus could heal, let that girl from the bookshop into his heart like something from a fairy tale, then he could too. He knew you were special, he still wasn’t sure in what way but his heart was ready if it was love once more

“That must be some book” he comments amused and chuckling as his friend jumps out of his skin

Remus’ breaths are heavy as he sits up, a small well of guilt in his stomach forming “You’re an arsehole” he huffs, finally looking at his friend, eyes lingering on his glistening chest as he clocks the tattoo on his upper hip

Sirius smirks at that “Eyes up here Moons” he pokes his cheek with his tongue

Remus lets out a laugh, cheeks a fame for the, hell, he didn’t know what time this afternoon “I’m surprised you didn’t get it redone” he nods to the ink

Sirius’ eyes drift down to the very shoddily done stick n’ poke, his first tattoo and done by the boy in front of him “Your fault it’s shit” he laughs, moving to sit on the bed next to Remus’ facing him

“My fault!?” Remus laughs “You’re the one that squealing the entire time”

“Was not” Sirius defends himself, his own cheeks brushing with colour

“Were too” Remus moves around to face him, book still firmly on his now crossed lap “It took us the whole night to finish it. You were such a baby”

“I was not a baby!”

“Yes you were” Sirius huffs at that like a child so Remus teases him further “Least I didn’t cry”

The boy scoffs “Yeah but you’ll find you have a certain genetic advantage” 

“Nah. I think you’re just a baby” 

“Prick”

“Wank” Remus rebuts before they burst out laughing

The laughter is familiar for them both, and for a moment Remus forgets about the triangle only he knew he was in. While for Sirius things finally felt normal for the first time since they got back as he had been worried Remus was angry at him this week, acting a little weird and not just moon is due weird 

As the laughter dies down Sirius looks at the door then back to Remus “Did someone come in? I could swear I heard muffled sounds in the shower…just hope it wasn’t next door again” he wiggles his shoulders remembering 

“Not next door thank merlin” Remus copies him, never would the look at them the same again “Y/n dropped by” he confesses, not missing the way Sirius’ eyes light up

“And I missed her?” Remus nods causing Sirius to sigh “If I’d known she was dropping by I wouldn’t have bothered doing my whole routine” he sulks, groaning as he flops backwards, legs parting ever so slightly 

Remus’ guilt was put on hold as he raises his hand laughing “Pads mate…” 

Sirius props himself up on his elbows, realising soon enough what his friend was referring too and closing his legs “Not like you haven’t seen it before” he winks

Remus’ feels his cheeks grow hot “The context was very different back then” he says, a smile grazing his face

“Wait” Sirius finally fully registers that you, a Hufflepuff, were in his dorm “How did y/n get up here?” he smirks, more than impressed

“Wormtail gave her the password this morning” Remus tells him

Sirius lets an ‘ah’ before asking “Did she just leave?” he gestures to the door, and if Remus knows Sirius which he’s sure he does he’s thinking of running after her

“Yeah but she’s heading back to detention now. She grabbed the yarn and our sketch before she left though”

“Oh yeah…forgot the puffs had detention today…sunshine classic” he chuckles to himself before seeing Remus wince “You alright?” he asks, tone shifting drastically

“Yeah could you…” he starts but Sirius is already on it “Thank you” he sighs in relief the moment the spell is cast

“Anything for you moony” Sirius gives him a smile, now sitting beside him on the bed “Did she like the yellow yarn?” he wonders

There is it was again, anything for him…merlin was Remus conflicted

“Yeah she loved it” Remus nods, as does Sirius who wears a delighted smile at the knowledge “She says hi by the way” he adds and watches as Sirius’ smile widens, weirdly as nervous as it made Remus he didn’t regret it, he would never regret making Sirius Black smile

“Y/n mention or say anything else?” he asks, placing his wand in his mouth while he bunches up his hair and twists it before taking his wand and twirling it around into a messy bun

Remus watches him in awe, he’s seen it hundreds of times but still found the simple act impressive, especially since he watched Lily try to do the same thing for two hours straight in the library once before throwing her wand...and yes, it was proceeded by him sneaking her to Hogsmeade to get it fixed

“She’s going to start on the knitting tonight” Sirius’ head snaps up “Don’t worry she, Alex and Amos have something planned” his shoulders relax

“Good, she say anything about…” Sirius waves his hand in front of him

Remus lets out a chuckle, swatting his hand “Only if I was okay” he can’t stop the smile on his face so he looks down at the book, fingers lining the covers edge “She’s going to come tomorrow afternoon or evening though”

“That’s good, give us and you time to rest in the morning” Sirius nods, eyes drawn to the book as well “You really like that book don’t ya?” he notes, eyes flicking up to meet Remus’

Out of everyone Remus hadn’t talked about it to Sirius one on one, he explained the plot to James, and Peter…although Peter was a rat and enjoying cheese at the time so who knows if he was listening, but not Sirius. If anything, he’d avoided until now a one on one with him in general…what a shitty friend I am

“I do” he nods firmly “It’s a good book, good plot, characters” his eyes return to the book

“And the girl who sold it to you was really something” Sirius adds, earning another nod and funny smile from Remus “You should go home at Christmas and meet her again…maybe ask for her address to write or those muggle phone numbers” he suggests and the guilt in Remus’ stomach returns

If we were going to tell him now’s the time

“Sirius…” he starts but loses his words the moment he looks into those grey eyes

“Yeah Moons?” he smiles, though it soon morphs to concern “What’s wrong?”

“Y-Sh-ugh” he can’t do it “Can you cast the spell again?” he asks, eyes a little glossy as Sirius nods right away, pulling the wand out of his hair and begins to cast the spell with care

“I got you Moons”

I am a horrible person

You smiled all the way back to McGonagall’s class room, hugging the strap to Amos’ bag which held the yarn and concept design as you had your own idea. You were going to make Remus his own jumper, one which would soothe his pain, help him…a gift you would make with love and without the knitting charm. Actually, you would have to thank Mrs Jamison next time you saw her for all those lessons she gave you…

What the hell are they doing?

“Hey sunshine!” Alex greets waddling sideways with Amos holding what you realise is a rather large and fancy telescope

“Hi?” you shake your head “Didn’t you give me the bag for this exact eventuality?” you wonder with a giggle

They place it down “Yes doll but we always planned to bring this” Amos explains patting it

“A telescope?” you confirm

“Yes”

“A telescope” you say again

“Yeah” Amos shrugs alongside Alex

“Can I ask why?” 

“Yes, but we have five minutes to get this thing in that bag before we need to get back in there so we’ll answer it after sunshine” Alex says, pointing at the telescope and then the bag

You eye the bag, taking it off your shoulders and trying to do the math “I know it’s extendable but I think even that has limits” you state, the muggle part of your brain exploding

“She has a point actually” Alex scratches the back of his head “I don’t think you’ve thought this all the way through Ams” he says to the boy who scoffs

“Me?” he places a hand to his chest “You’re a part of this plan too”

“Yes, but he never thinks things through” you cut in

“Cheeky” Alex eyes you before turning back to Amos “But she’s right…me not thinking before acting is the reason we have this detention”

“Okay whatever” Amos puts his hands up “Just trust me…please” he pleads when you and Alex give him a look “Take one end of the bag each and open it up”

You and Alex do as he says, taking one end of the satchel each and moving apart, lips parting and looking down at it in awe as the opening grows

“Place it on the floor” Amos instructs “Alex help me lift and doll you guide us”

After almost dropping the telescope along with Alex in, the boys finally line it up properly and slide it into place

“That is what you call a convenient side pocket” you note looking down into the bag while Alex and Amos take an end each closing up the bag until it looked like a regular one again

“You can thank my dad for that” Amos says “Won it in a card game against some wizard with a…what’s those things called again…nifflers?” 

You and Alex freeze for a moment ‘no?…no!’ you mouth, both of your faces morphing into awe before needing to hold your chuckles

“What?” Amos asks, wrapping the bag around him, looking a little confused

“Nothing mate, we’ll tell you later. Can’t keep Minnie bo binny…oh hello Min-a-bin-a-McGonagall” Alex says, correcting himself terribly and just nodding at the end, accepting that it was in fact terrible

“Please come in” is all she says, rolling her eyes at your friends but when you pass she gives you a quick smile

“Miss?” you call as you take your seat

“Yes Miss Y/l/n?” she tilts her head

“Can I work on my charms project?” 

She looks surprised but agrees “I don’t see why not” she glances at Alex and Amos “You boys take charms as well correct?” they nod “You may work as a group, quietly”

Alex and Amos stand, moving to join your table. As the sit on either side, Alex reaches into his satchel, grabbing some parchment and quills for you all while you silently ask Amos for his bag to get the plans Remus gave you earlier

There’s only the occasional whisper passed between the three of you. Amos was busy sketching or writing something, something being the word as he was hunched over in complete concertation and his arm blocking whatever it was from view. Alex, surprisingly, did some work, even if he did purposely bother you and write on your page a few times…and got pinched when he spilt his ink in what he whispered was an artistic technique for his own project

“What do you think?” you whisper, gaining both Amos and Alex’s attention leaning back on the stool so they could see your sketch, heavily inspired by Sirius and Remus’ but still, you deemed this one more remus-y compared the original that screamed Sirius

“Love it sunshine” Alex gives your leg a quick squeeze

You and he turn to Amos for his thoughts but find him digging in his bag. Your eyebrows furrow, glancing up to check the professor wasn’t looking…although if the telescope fell out you all would be in bigger trouble than a simple detention

“Ams” Alex hisses as quietly as he can

“One…moment” Amos says quietly yet casually “Ah-ha” he pulls out a tin, a paintbrush and a small strand of yarn that had frayed off the end “Looks great doll but you should colour it to get the real effect” he places them all down

You heart warms “Thanks Amos” you kiss his cheek

His nose scrunches, waving his hand modestly “No problem doll” 

“He gives you paints along with a shitty old brush and gets a kiss, while I have a healing book for your boyfriend and I get nah da?” Alex whisper shouts, although if any of you were paying attention you would see the look of amusement on your professor’s face as she graded papers

“I can give you one now?” you offer

“Meaning…less” you kiss his cheek as he huffs 

“Forgiven?” you ask, fluttering your eyelashes at him

“For now…” he smiles and you nudge him

Around half an hour later detention was coming to a close and you were finished with the painting, but sadly you didn’t have any time to ask their opinions when the professor stands up

“Congratulations you made it through” she comments earning giggles from the three of you “I’ll see you, Miss y/l/n and Mr McConnell on Monday and I’ll see you Mr Diggory same time next Saturday” she smiles

You, Alex and Amos all nod, quickly gathering your stuff but you keep the sketch in your hand

“Bye miss” you give her a smile as you leave

“Bye” Amos waves backwards as he follows you

“Bye Min-a-miss” Alex says, stopping and looking at the professor at the door, cringing quite a bit “You don’t know whether to hate me or love me, do you?”

“After 7 years and knowing someone terrifying similar you would be right, but the answer is both…always both” she replies and with that Alex joins you and Amos out in the hall

“We ready to go?” Alex clasps his hands but then clocks your drawing “Aww that looks so great!”

You smile “You were right Amos, it looks so much better with colour” you look at your friend, giving him a little hug

“He’s going to love it” he tells you giving your hair a quick kiss

“No no no…” Alex pulls you into him “Remmys gonna love it” Alex teases earning a light smack in the stomach

“Stop” you whine with a slight laugh “So are you two going to tell me why we need the telescope now?”

They grin

“Well doll do you know what astro event is happening tonight?” Amos poses looking awfully proud next to Alex who wears an equal if now more smug expression

You look at them a little sceptically “You mean the full moon?” you say, letting out a tiny laugh

“Walked right into that one, didn’t we?” Alex looks towards Amos

“Little bit yeah” he agrees both looking at each other for one second longer than necessary before the turn back to you at the same time resuming their earlier demeanour “There are two astro related event tonight…”

“…and we happen to have charmed telescope to see the cooler one” Alex finishes

You look at them for a moment, eyes flicking between them “Charmed telescope?” you ask but then you figure it out “Ohhh” you press your hand to your head “That was the bribe?” they nod “I thought you were planning to steal a diamond or commit murder” you start laughing and they laugh with you 

“Well technically this telescope is illegal in Britain” Alex informs you amidst chuckles before his head tilts “Although…” oh no you know that although “We should do a big heist again maybe not murder…although that cun…” he stops himself and takes a breath “…Lastrange would deserve it”

“Yeah we haven’t done one in ages” Amos agrees “Alright we’ll put it on the list of things to do but for now the hideout”

You giggle at your friends “Ooo we can finally use the little enchanted terrace on the roof!” you grow excited

“That’s a great idea” Alex taps his nose then points to you “And a greater idea is we should head to the kitchens first and nick a bunch of goodies”

“That is a greater idea” you nod as does Amos and with that you all head off towards the kitchens

“Hideout on a full moon looking at the stars and planets…”

“Plus knitting” you butt in softly

Alex points to the sky “…looking at the stars and planets whilst y/n knits like a little granny…ouch…what could go wrong” he shrugs with a smile

You and Amos stop walking and look at one another while Alex continues walking knowing full well he’s messing with the two of you because what could go wrong…right?

“Well that was ominous as all fuck”

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ISBN: 9781471407338. September 20th 2018. Hot Key Books. With thanks to Reader’s First for a paperback copy. 

Holly and Paige are at a literary festival in Skegton-On-Sea. They’ve been looking forward to it for ages. It’s one of the biggest book festivals around – and there’s a pop up bookshop tent and a lot of Big Shot Writers. It’s basically like they’re being PAID to go on a BFF HOLIDAY and…

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Bookshop Girl - Chloe Coles

Bookshop Girl - Chloe Coles @chloecoles_ @hotkeybooks

ISBN:  14th June 2018. Hot Key Books. With thanks to Reader’s First for sending me a copy to enjoy.

A hilarious tale of female friendship, bookshops and fighting for a cause – perfect for fans of Holly Bourne and Louise Rennison. Bennett’s Bookshop has always been a haven for sixteen-year-old Paige Turner. It’s a place where she can escape from her sleepy hometown, hang out with her best friend,…

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Bookshop Girl

Chapter 3: Stars

Remus Lupin x fem! Hufflepuff! reader

Summary: Y/n has a couple of encounters with a certain star and Remus explains the plot of his book to James

Warnings: swearing, mentions of food and sex

a/n: 3.4k words, things are getting interesting so hope you all enjoy and let me know what you think x

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Sirius wandered through the hallways aimlessly in search of something to do. Remus and James were in class, Peter was currently passed out which may or may not have been the raven-haired boys’ fault and now with pranking Snape off the table, he was beyond bored. Passing by the library entrance he stopped, thinking for a second before heading in giving the librarian a wink as he walked by causing the women to reluctantly blush as she made a mental note to watch him for any shenanigans.

Walking towards the charms section, well what he was 70% sure was that section, his eyes started trailing over the books for the one Remus and Peter were talking about. The map was completed but this book would help them add a little flair to it, a personal mischievous touch if you will. As he walked around the corner and started to head down yet another strip of never-ending bookshelves, he spotted someone attempting to push themselves up on the little desk in order to grab a book.

He smiled at the scene as he approached, letting his eyes fall down across their figure in particular the way the skirt had ridden upever so slightly in their endeavours “Need a hand?” he says making the poor girl jump in her surprise and fall off of the desk

Sirius is quick and reaches out, head hitting his chest as she falls into his arms. As he helps steady her he realises who the girl is, what are the chances, he thinks as he recognises you, the little Hufflepuff that he caught smiling at him earlier at breakfast.

“I am good if you’re falling for me that quick” he teases lightly as you finally look up to see him, eyes widening as you feel your face get hot, whether it was from embarrassment or the flirting you didn’t know

“Thank you” you say quietly as you take a small step back and out of his arms

“Which one?” he asks to which you give him the most adorable confused look “Book” he gently prods smiling as he sees the flash of realisation as you cringe

“You see the red one with the gold lettering and accents” you point up towards it to which he nods “It’s that one” you say shyly

“Alright” he gives a quick nod as he clampers onto the desk with ease, standing on top of it as he retrieves the book for you

“Mr Black!” you both turn to see the librarian with her hands on her hips “What do you think you are doing, this is a library not a jungle gym” she disciplines

“One” Sirius holds up a finger “I was getting this fair lady her book” he wiggles the book not even making a move to jump down from the table “And two” he puts up another finger “What is a jungle gym?” he asks as you begin to giggle making his confidence soar as he smiles down at you

“Miss Y/l/n I expected better from you” you gasp as she scolds you “Mr Black get off the table now and both of you out, you are both banned from the library for the rest of the day” she informs with a rather large huff before taking her leave

Sirius starts laughing before he spots the book he needed “Oh” he leans over and grabs it before slipping down to sit on the table as he holds it out towards you “Here you go little puff”

You give him a smile as you take it “Thanks” you bite your lip

“You are more than welcome” he says as he hops off of the desk “Come on, she’ll be back to kick us out if we don’t leave, trust me she’ll wingardium levios-us the fuck out out of here before you could actually finish that mouthful” you let out a small laugh as you follow him ignoring the annoyed stares from other students

Exiting the library, you look ahead up the corridor to see Remus come around the corner with James. You panicked, you weren’t ready to see him yet you were hoping to do that tomorrow in class so you made your excuses 

“I need to find my friends I promised I’d get this to them” you hold the book “Thanks again” you say quickly as you half scamper away leaving Sirius smiling at your receding figure

“Bye then” he says to himself with a chuckle “Merlin she’s cute” he smiles as he turns to his two friends as they approach

“What you smiling at?” James asks before looking around “Where’s Wormtail?”

“Oh, emmm Wormtail is…” he thinks for a second “…taking a nap” he answers with a shrug

“Nap my arse!” Peter appears out of nowhere “You thought I was a real rat and kicked me you…you prat” he gives him an annoyed look as he whisper shouts

James barks out a laugh before composing himself “Sorry…sorry that’s…that’s not funny” he shakes his head pursing his lips together shaking his head as he attempts to contain himself

“It’s not my fault” Sirius defends while Remus gives him a sceptical look “It isn’t” he points a Remus then Peter “Because you’re the one that’s weird and goes about in his form all the time” again the last part is whispered as he insists on his ‘innocence’

“I like the way it feels to be small, the covers are so cozy when you’re this size” Peter pouts as he gestures

“It was my jumper” Sirius states “And it was on the floor”

“Same thing” Peter shrugs

“It’s weird, we don’t just shift for anything” Sirius argues

“Says you who makes me give you belly rubs as Padfoot” Remus reminds him with one hand on his hip to which the boy blushes slightly

“That’s…that’s different” he points at Remus “I can’t be mistaken for another woodland creature”

“Guys as much as I am loving…this” James motions to the three of them “We need to get to lunch as after my little interaction with Snape this morning my Lilypad smiled at me in class, so come on troops” he points to the sky as he swivels around and starts walking, the other three following slowly behind 

“Oh, I got the book by the way” Sirius hands it to Peter

“Sirius Black entered the library on purpose” Remus mocks earning a shove as Peter chuckles putting the book in his bag

“Stranger things have happened” Peter notes “Speaking off are we still going later?”

“Nah, Prongs got himself a detention and now we have this” he motions to the bag with the book “We don’t need to”

“Well that’s good because I got myself banned for the day” Sirius says casually

“Why am I not surprised” Remus shakes his head “How’d you manage it this time?”

“I was just helping a girl get her book” he answers shrugging

“Is that a new euphemism or something?” Remus raises an eyebrow

“No…” Sirius starts laughing “But believe me I’m using that when you finally get laid” he nudges the boy

“GUYS MOVE YOUR ARSES!” James shouts form down the hall not realising his professer is behind him “I swear to merlin...oh hi Minnie!”

“You’ve just extended your detention by 3 hours Mr Potter…something funny?” she eyes the three boys who all stop their sniggering and shake their heads quickly

You sighed in exhaustion as you waited for the class to start, it was times like this you severely regretted taking Astronomy, it wasn’t that you sisn’t love the subject because you did but it was the late night classes that were the killer. While you fliddled with the feathers of your quill, attemping to stay somewhat conscious, you thought back to your encounter with Sirius. You pondered if he mentioned it to Remus or if he even recognised your name, although Remus might have only mentioned your first name or maybe he didn’t hear it right because it happened quite quickly. Either way you couldn’t help but wonder if Remus mentioned you at all

As you sat daydreaming Sirius waltzed in looking for somewhere to sit. Scanning around the room he spotted you in your own little world, smirking to himself as he made his way over to your desk, deciding you would make a fine partner this semester

You jump a little as you feel someone sit next to you, looking over to see Sirius already smiling “Hello again little puff” he greets “Seems fate has a date for us” he winks

“Hi” you squeak out a little nervous, the flirty attention was a little foreign to you

Sirius licks his lips loving how adorable you are “So what’s your name? I didn’t quite catch it before you ran off”

You hesitate for a moment before answering “Y/n Y/l/n” your eyes flick up to gage his reaction

He smiles nodding “Pretty name I’m Sirius, although I’m sure you already knew that” he raises his eyebrows before turning his head to the professor as she introduces the lesson

You turn as well but you aren’t really listening as your heart ached. Sirius clearly didn’t recognise your name which meant Remus never told him. Was your interaction really that insignificant? 

You were so trapped in your own thoughts you didn’t notice the professor had stopped talking and Sirius was looking at you amused “Y/n” he places his hand gently on your arm grabbing your attention

“Yeah?” you turn around to look at him before you double back, realising everyone else is already off with their telescopes

“Did you hear anything she said?” Sirius inquires, letting out a small chuckle when you shake your head a tad embarrassed “Don’t worry we’ve just to fill out constellations to refamiliarize ourselves” he reassures you “Simple stuff, even more so as you’re partnered with your very own star” he wiggles his eyebrows gesturing for you to follow him over with your telescope to one of the free desks by the towers edge

“Do you take Charms?” he asks as he looks through the scope

“Yeah” you confirm as you fill in some of the constellations you can see by your eye

“Me too” he turns to smile at you “Guess we’ll be seeing a lot of each other this year little puff” he comments before pointing to your parchment “Little bear is just there” he traces it with his finger as you follow it with the quill

“Why’d you pick Astronomy?” you ask timidly trying your best to make some conversation

“It’s easy and I don’t have to study” he answers happily “You?” he glances over quickly before turning his attention back to the night sky

“I learned about it in primary school and this read this book when I was younger” you answer as you sketch out the next constellation he traces

“So, you’re a muggleborn?” he asks as he looks through the telescope once again, nodding as he hears your small hum in agreement “Cool” he smiles at you but it falters seeing your puzzled face “I’m not...I’m not like my family you know” he tenses a little

“Oh, I didn’t mean it like that” you shake your head “I don’t really know wizarding families, I only know the Diggory’s because of Amos. I only really have two close friends here” you confess tugging your bottom lip between your teeth while Sirius’ shoulders relax in relief

“Ah, Amos is alright bit of an arse but he’s one of the better ones” your eyebrows knit together making him chuckle “Sorry” he apologises “Who’s the other?” he probes

“Alex” you answer making Sirius’ eyes blow wide

“McConnell?” you nod “The guy that told Lastrange to shove his head up his own arse in 3rd year?” he looks at you with a fascinated expression

“That would be him” you giggle remembering the look of pure shock on the  boy’s face

“You pick good friends” he chuckles with you “Great dog is there” he smirks as his finger traces over the star he’s named after “What was the book my friend Moony always has his nose in one”

Your eyes widen a bit as your heart rate quickens, Sirius seems to notice but takes your state as one of confusion “Moony is a nickname for Remus” he explains

“Oh” you nod pretending that was problem “Emm the book was called 2001, a space odyssey”

“It’s set in the future?” Sirius raises an eyebrow as he turns to look at you perplexed

“Yeah it’s a science fiction novel” you answer as you begin write labels next to the constellations since Sirius has stopped looking for others to draw in

“Cool I’ll have to ask Moony about it, although he’s currently obsessed with this book he got over summer” he shakes his head while you can’t help but feel a little flutter at the knowledge

“Can I ask you something?” you tilt your head

“Anything darling” Sirius leans with his elbow on the desk giving you his full attention

“Why do you guys have nicknames?” this had always been something you thought about after they randomly showed up around your 5th year

“It’s based off our favourite animals” Sirius explains, ready to recite his fake answer like he had done to many a person before you “Remus likes wolves hence Moony, James likes deer so Prongs, Pete likes rats” Peters one made you pull a face to which Sirius chuckles “I know a bit weird but that’s Wormtail” you giggle a bit “And best till last I like dogs so I’m Padfoot, but they mostly call me Pads”

“That’s kind of cool, I like it” he smiles at the compliment as you both turn your attention back to the stars 

The boys were currently waiting up for Sirius to get back from class so they could work on the last few touches to their map. While they waited, Remus read his book, Peter fiddled with some kind of product from Zonko’s and James lay on the bed next to Peter after giving up on trying to modify it himself. James peered over at Remus nose deep in his book, after scrunching up his nose in thought he sits up and moves over Remus’ bed to annoy him.

Plopping himself down Remus looks away from his book to see James grinning at him “Hi” Remus just stares at him for a moment before returning to the book knowing full well James was going to pester him

“Tell me” James half demands

“What?” Remus deadpans, playing innocent

“You know what” James’ tone gearing towards whiney as he extends last word

Remus’ eyes flick up to James “I’m not telling you her name” he shakes his head

James huffs “I’m not talking about your little bookshop girl Moony I’m talking about my Lilypad” he bounces up and down on the bed

“What about your Lilypad” Remus mocks placing the book on his lap as Peter chuckles heading into the bathroom

James eyes Remus “Aww Prongs she was just so pretty, I can’t stop thinking about her, I swear I see her everywhere I go…Oww!” James mocks him dramtically before earning a smack to the back of the head

“Fine, ask away” Remus concedes face heating up  

James break out in a huge grin settling himself with his back against the headboard next to Remus “What was her reaction to me with Snivellus earlier? I didn’t get to see it you know, cool guys don’t look at explosions and all that” James watches as Remus tilts his head “Marlene”

Remus lets out an ‘ah’ in understanding before he clocks the use of a certain nickname “I thought your weren’t going call him that anymore?”

“No…I said we weren’t going to call him that in public, loop hole” he says almost proudly

“You’re just breaking all the muggle sayings out today aren’t you? I swear letting you and marls partner together was a mistake” Remus shakes his head

“Anyway” James motions with his hand for Remus to answer his original question

“I’m not telling you” 

“Mooonyyyy” James whines like a child

“Nope” he pops the ‘p’ as he returns to his book, James huffs before smirking mischievously as he snatchers the book from Remus’ hands holding it up as he climbs over him “Give it back” Remus tries to reach up but James pushes his chest down with his spare hand legs straddling either side of him

“Tell me Lilly’s reaction and I’ll give you have your precious book” James bargains

Remus tries to push himself up to grab it but James is too strong “Ugh” he groans in defeat “She was smiling okay, now give it back” he makes grabby hands towards the book

“She was…hey” James lights up lowering the book as he remains seated on Remus, jumping a little as Remus swipes back the book and places safely on his nightstand “Merlin you love that book”

“It’s a good book” he defends

“Is it or are you attached to it because your girlfriend sold it to you” James crosses his arms

“She not my girlfriend” Remus mutters as he blushes again at the thought of that actually happening

“Ugh” Peter re-enters the room with a raised eyebrow, eyeing the seemingly compromising position the boys where still sitting in “You making your way through the group? First Pads on the train now Prongs?” Peter teases Remus whose eyes widen while James just laughs

“That means your next Wormy” James says making Peter go a bit red as he goes back to tinkering with the product while James moves to sit back in the spot he was before “What’s it about anyway?”

“Well it’s a kind of fantasy book, there’s this group of people that need to journey across some land to get home. The main focus is on the relationships within the group, their interactions. There are romantic storylines as well, like a love triangle between three of the side characters” Remus explains 

“What kind of love triangle?” James inquires

“Two guys and a girl, it looks like the girl will have to choose but I think that won’t be until the very end, it’s pretty slow burn” Remus clarifies

“What’s her choices?”

“One of them is a bit quieter, more level headed, while the other is this kind of...mysterious bad boy that shows up about a third of the way into the book and sweeps her off her feet for a while” Remus rolls his eyes he didn’t really like that character

“Sounds like you and Sirius” James notes as he lets out a laugh

Remus freezes for a moment as it dawns on him “Oh, merlin it does” he cringes “I’m never going to unseen that now” he complains nudging his friend

“You are welcome my man” James pats his back “So who do you think she’ll…” he starts just as Sirius enters the room dramatically, scaring himself slightly as the door bangs harder than expected

“Opps…” Sirius cringes “Any who…I have returned” he poses with his hands on his hips earning chuckles for the three boys “Miss me” he grins as he moves to plop down on his bed

“Dearly” James says making Sirius and Peter laugh while Remus just rolls his eyes

“So what extra features are we adding?” James turns to Remus

“There’s one that we can modify to mock anyone that tries to use the map without our passcode. Oh and theres one we could put in that would show interactions between people” Remus says as he reaches over to get the charms book from Peters bag, flicking through it to kind the spell “Here it is, we can use it to display a dark cloud or something when two people are arguing or…”

“Or hearts when two people are doing it” Sirius interjects 

“That...too” Remus says shaking his head “Give me a second I’ll find the other one” Remus starts searching while the others talk

“So how what Astronomy?” Peter asks placing down the product and scooting to sit on the end of his bed

“Pretty good when you have a cute partner” he winks

“Who per tell has captured the interest of our dear Padfoot” James asks intrigued

“This little Hufflepuff. She’s adorable, quite shy, kinda reminds me of Moony a bit but she’s much prettier” he teases making James and Peter chuckle

“Love you too Pads” Remus deadpans with a small smile on his face “This the same girl you spotted at breakfast?” he lifts his head eyeing him

“Yeah, same girl from the library too” Sirius elaborates as Remus gives him a small nod before continuing his search

“What’s her name?” Peter asks

“Y/n Y/l/n”

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Bookshop Girl

Chapter 6: The Project

Remus Lupin x fem! Hufflepuff! reader

Summary: Y/n, Remus and Sirius start work on their charms project, while Sirius is off finding a book Remus finally gets alone time with his bookshop girl

Warnings: swearing, mentions of food and sex

a/n: 3.9k words, I’m really happy with how this turned out, until now i had had at least part of each chapter written so this was completely fresh x it’s very Sirius, Remus and y/n focused so i hope you enjoy 💛

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You leaned on one of the columns just across the library entrance, looking down as you tapped your feet on the floor. You were a tad nervous about spending the next couple hours with Remus and Sirius, but after the stunt Alex just pulled, you were sure nothing more could happen that would be more embarrassing than the whole school hearing your friends decide a new nickname. You were pretty sure you were going to murder Alex for that one, especially when a Ravenclaw winked at you and said ‘you can be my sunshine anytime’ as he passed by, the ordeal making you leave lunch early.

As you dug the sole of your shoe into one of the grooves of the floor you wished you had brought a book with you, normally you did but due to the mornings chaos you forgot so instead you settled with daydreams. Until now you didn’t know if he would like you back, but after this morning all you could think about was him calling you love and with that little bit of hope, your head filled with a fantasy of Remus confessing to you

While you were caught up in your fantasy you didn’t notice Sirius and Remus rounding the corner, both of their lips tugging up as they see you and involuntarily stopping to admired you. The way the light hit your face, the cute faces you made as you pondered whatever it was you were thinking about, it was just you being…you, and both were more than content watching it

Remus begins to walk again but Sirius stops him, hand moving to hold his chest back “Hold up a minute” he says quietly as not to attract your attention just yet

“What?” Remus shrugs looking at his friend confused

Sirius turns to him “We need a game plan…” he starts trailing off as Remus cocks his head, eyes pointing to his chest “…oh” Sirius chuckles removing his hand

The boy smiles a second before he questions Sirius’ choice of words “Game plan? She’s isn’t quidditch” he says a little annoyed at the thought of you being a game to his friend, but were you a game or something more?

Sirius eyes him “Figure of speech Moons” he shakes his head “Anyway, what I meant is we’re going to spent 2 whole hours with her and I don’t want to mess this up” he sighs looking over at you while Remus lets the last bit play in his head, I don’t want to mess this up?

“Pads” he hesitates “What do you mean mess it up? I thought she was just…just a…umm” he didn’t want to finish that sentence and he felt guilty for even insinuating it

Sirius turns back to him looking a little hurt which made only made his guilt swell.

The raven-haired boy was a little offended, he understood it, he did pursue anything with legs, but hearing it from his one of his closest friends still wounded him. Had he not proved to Remus that he was capable of more than just physical attraction? He tried not to dwell on it, Remus was always more direct near full moons but the boy couldn’t help but wonder if something else was going on with him, he had been acting a little off since last night

“I don’t know what she is” he says honestly after a few seconds of silence “I just know I want to spend time with her and figure it out. I need you to help me find out more about her, you’re similar to her…and I don’t want to…” he doesn’t finish the sentence but Remus knows, you don’t want to mess it up like you did with me

Remus had never felt more conflicted and confused in his life. He loved Sirius, not the way he did last year but he did, he cared for him deeply and he would always help him. He knew from James how much Sirius regretted what he did and there was still a lingering sting from it but he had forgiven him, moved on. He was enamoured by you, it wasn’t love yet but the start of one, the same fuzzy feelings he once had whenever Sirius looked at him now flooded his chest when you did.

He was at a crossroads, which potential love story to end before it started, his own or his best friends, tell Sirius you were bookshop girl or stay quiet. But maybe there was a third option, let you decide, spend time with you and see which one you gravitated towards. If himself then Sirius would most likely step back, maybe even realise you were just a friend, he said it himself he didn’t know what you were yet. If you choose Sirius then Remus would step back, the thought made his heart break but for once in his life he had to let himself be hopeful, you did remember him after all, either way you were always going to be his bookshop girl

“I’ll help” he concedes giving his friend a smile

His eyes light up, giving the boy a quick hug “Thanks Moons. Let’s go meet our little puff then she’s waited long enough” he says gesturing for him to follow, my little puff, Remus can’t stop himself from correcting him

As he approached he was still thinking, if Sirius did end up seeing you as just a friend, then he asked you out, get to know you…and then tell you he was a werewolf down the line, reveal he was a monster…Godric shut up, he scolded himself knowing that right now was not the time to let himself go down that road

You heard footsteps but it wasn’t until you saw two sets of feet stopping in front of you did you look up, catching Remus’ eye first then Sirius “Hi” you push yourself off the wall beaming

“Hey darling” Sirius greets you first, smiling away

You look towards Remus who has the smallest of smiles, eyes seemingly tracing your face “Hi…” he starts glances to the side refraining himself from calling you ‘love’ again “Y/n”

He regrets it right away as your smile falter “Umm…should we get going? I have potions in a bit” you say eyes flicking towards the library entrance

Sirius nods “Yeah, course” he heads into the library followed by you and Remus closely behind

As you walk yours shoulder brushes with Remus’, the first time he gives you an apologetic look, but when it happens again both of your hearts were racing, even more so as your fingers were centimetres from touching. You wanted his fingers to reach yours, wondering what it would feel like to hold his hand, little did you know he felt the exact same

The boys sit down at a table in the main part of the library starting to take their stuff out while you stand awkwardly, you hated this part of the library, it was always so loud, so many people passing through constantly

“Remus, Sirius” you gain their attention

Remus’ face dusts with concern as he sees you shaking ever so slightly “Yeah?”

“You alright?” Sirius asks noticing how your eyes are darting around and the way your hand rubs your arm for comfort

You take a breath gathering your confidence, you hated being a bother “Would you mind if we sat somewhere else? It’s a little crowded and noisy here” you ask timidly tugging your bottom lip between your teeth

Remus nods right away “Sure” he gives you a small smile “Do you want to lead us somewhere specific?” he tilts his head

“Yeah” you confirm

Remus gives you a reassuring look as does Sirius, both picking up their stuff “Lead the way” Sirius motions for you to walk, he and Remus following as you lead the way through the many rows of bookshelves

Sirius’ fingers trail over the books mindlessly, looking at all the different colours and designs while Remus’ looks a little puzzled, sure he was in the library a lot but he didn’t know there was anything down here. Although it was Peter that plotted the library for the map as he could do it faster as a rat so maybe he missed it

Eventually you came to the end of a row of bookshelf’s, hitting the outer wall, turning right as you came out. Sirius and Remus shared a look as they emerged, it was so bright here, the sun streaming prettily in the window making the library much more attractive, not to mention silence was peaceful here compared to other areas.

You notice the boys looking around, looking a little confused but happy. You and Alex had found this spot when hiding from Amos during Christmas break of your first year, he never found you and was a bit distraught that you had died or something when you returned to common room a few hours later. Alex found it hilarious while you felt a little bad, buying him some sugar quills to make up for it.

“Guys?” you call out softly “It’s just here” you point to the booth in front of you before carefully climbing up

The boys walked up but both halted as you skirt rode up, Sirius just smiled to himself while Remus tried to avert his eyes, although he’d be a liar if he said he didn’t enjoy the view, something he was definitely going to scold himself for doing later

“After you” Sirius motions for Remus to walk first

He nods walking to the window, as he peered in there was a booth on top of the widow sill, the sill a lot deeper than the others so it had to be charmed in some way. You were smiling down at him, looking like a goddess…okay maybe the backlight from the widow was giving you that effect but a goddess you were in his eyes none the less. He looked at you then the opposite seat, would it be too bold of him to claim the seat next to you?

He was taking too long to decide so he just slipped in across from you, missing your disappointment “This is snazzy” Sirius comments as he gets a good look “You make this?” he asks as he climbs in the same side as Remus, it was a deep window but not big enough that it wasn’t a little close for two people on one side and he didn’t want to make you uncomfortable

“Sort of?” you giggle a bit making them smile “The large window and the booth was originally here just one long seat” you gesture “But when me, Alex and Amos found it in first year, we added the table and transfigured the original soft seat into these” you push into the plushie material beneath you

Sirius copies your movements looking rather satisfied with the level of squish “Do you have any idea who made the original changes?” Remus wonders realising you and your friends were rather similar to his

You meet his eyes for a second smiling at one another for a second longer than you meant before you turn your gaze to some scratchings in the wood, pointing at them “Those are all we have to go on, three of them are from Amos, Alex and myself as a…we were here kinda thing” you explain, retracting your hand

Sirius’ eyes light up that you technically vandalised “Knew I saw mischief in you darling” he comments as his eyes hone in on the initials

Remus tilts his head “So [your initials] is you?” he confirms continuing as you nod “AM is Alex?” another nod “and AD is Amos” you nod once more

“So the original creators were NS and LL, any theories on who they could be?” Sirius asks, both he and Remus looking towards you

You shrug “We tried to figure it out but ultimately gave up, although…Amos did think NS could be Newt Scamander since he had that extendable…case…thingy” you make a little box shape with your hands, moving them back and forth to suggest it growing, a motion that the boys thought was rather adorable to watch

“Either way this is nice, your friends won’t mind us using it for the project?” Remus makes sure you’re comfortable

“They’ll be alright with it, don’t worry” you reassure “Shall we get started?”

It didn’t take long to fall into a rhythm once you had picked a charm, deciding to go simple and choose the knitting charm as you could add some extra enchantments to the wool for extra credit. Remus and you would work on the essay along with you actually doing the knitting and Sirius was to research other charms you could add since that was the most exciting bit.

Sirius was currently sketching, drawing a little jumper for you to knit and making a list of what enchantments to add to each colour of wool used next to it. Remus was reading up on a couple of the charms and writing down notes for the history part and you had started to write the very first draft adding little bubbles next to parts that needed expanded on that the boys could research.

You quietly chuckled at Sirius humming, glancing up at Remus who must have heard ‘is that dancing queen?’ you mouth looking surprised at how he knew a muggle song

‘He’s a huge fan’ Remus mouths back nodding

You bob your head glancing at Sirius in his own little world before returning to Remus who’s still looking at you, you weren’t ready for the conversation to end ‘Do you like ABBA?’

He chuckles silently ‘How do you think he knows about it’ he cocks his head towards Sirius

You were about to ask something else when the raven-haired boy lifted his head “Y/n?”

“Yeah?” you say tearing your gaze away from Remus

“You know the direction to the charms section from here?” he inquires pointing his finger and moving it around like he’s weaving through the library

“Mhm” you hum scooting down the booth to point “If you go straight down there and turn right I think the 3rd or 4thbookshelf in…it’s the one just after all the lunar stuff…” Remus stiffens “…you can’t miss it” you give him a smile as you finish

Sirius returns it “Thanks” he says hopping down out of the booth and walking off

Turning back Remus looked a little tense “You okay Rem?” you ask shuffling back into the booth

He shakes his head a little snapping out of something “Sorry. I was thinking about how to apply this charm and got swept up” he lies, taking a second to what you just called him “R-rem?” he stutters out

Your eyes widen in panic “I’m sorry, I should have asked before…sorry” you apologise bashfully

“No” he says a little too quickly “I mean…” he lets out a nervous laugh “I don’t mind it I was just surprised as all” he tries to recover

He felt better as you giggled “Well I couldn’t exactly keep calling you Remus, Remus Lupin, now could I?” you jest making him chuckle

As the smiles die down in to silence you decide to be brave “This is going to sound weird…but you do remember me, right?” you ask hopefully

His eyes meet yours, face soft as he smiles “Yeah” I would never forget you “This may sound weird…” he copies you, your smile at his words sending his hear a flutter “…but you’re a witch” he lets out a tiny laugh at his own statement

“I am, as are you…” he watches the adorable realisation dawning your face “Wizard, you…you are a wizard not a witch” your words slow down feeling a little embarrassed although with his constant smile helps your urge to not just run away

She is so cute “That I am” he says coyly, gaining a little bit of confidence

After a few moments of comfortable silence, you speak “How is the book?” you knew the answer since Sirius mentioned it but you wanted to know what he really thought and if you were like the girl from the book and he liked her then maybe he’d like you too

“Good really good so far” he nods merrily “Loved the bit with the purple haired guy in the…”

“…the tavern” you finish both bringing to giggle together ‘He’s so funny, I knew as soon as he said it would be simple they’d just get in and get out that chaos was about to ensue”

“Reminded me of James and Sirius” Remus notes, loving how easy it was to talk to you and your laugh was contagious

“Or Alex and Amos…I swear one of these days I might actually kadvra them…I’m sure you heard them at lunch”

“Sure, did sunshine” he wiggles his eyebrows looking directly at you, merlin just went you were about to faint he sprinkles a little extra “Or did you like puppy better?”

Okay maybe I was wrong this is rather fun, He wonders as he sees how flustered you are, wide eyes, chewing on your lip, he could practically feel the heat radiating off your cheeks, not to mention the your little was heart pitter pattering so quickly, wait fuck am I making her uncomfortable? His worries dissipate as he sees the little smile on your lips

“I…emm…liked…” love better, was what you were going to try and squeak out but before you could Sirius’ voice interrupts

“Okay this place is a maze…” he steps in front of the booth looking up at the two of you before glancing back warily “Oh shit” he looks panicked quickly ducking under the table of the booth between you and Remus

You quickly shuffle back in the seat shoving some of the material of your skirt between your legs while Remus hisses at Sirius “What are you doing?” he leans on his elbow looking under the table at his friend

Sirius just gives him a cringy look “I may or may not have pissed off the librarian by walking around the same part of the library 100 times and…” he chuckles “I pretty sure she thinks I’ve stolen something…oh merlin here she comes” he explains before grabbing the first cloak he could find and hiding under the fabric

Remus’ mouth drops shaking his head, eyes flicking to your legs pushed together, gulping as he sits back up with more than a light blush on his face, luckily for him you were busy looking out of the booth for the librarian as her footsteps approached

The women walks by the window seat, merely glancing in, however just as yours and Remus’ were about to relax she doubles back eyeing the two of you “Miss y/l/n two days in a row” she tilts her head while you give her a anxious smile “Have either of you see Mr Black?”

“Which one?” Remus jumps in, it wasn’t the first time he’d had to cover for Sirius nor would it be the last

“The…” she stops hearing something, that something was Sirius quietly chuckling followed by yelping at Remus kicking him “The elder of the brothers” she says irritated

“Haven’t seen him” Remus replies plainly shrugging

She turns her head to you who mirrors Remus’ movements “I find it hard to believe that Mr Blacks friend and little girlfriend would have no idea where he is” she lets out a huff at the end

Remus makes a face, bothered at you being called Sirius girlfriend, as he glances over, you look bewildered at the notion but you aren’t denying it? But he knew you were shy so perhaps you were just too nervous to speak back?

“Jealous, are we?” Sirius emerges from under the table, laying on his stomach and leaning on his hands winking at her “And for the record she isn’t my girlfriend…yet” he adds smirking away

You let out a cute little noise in shock, eyes blowing wide “Three of you out and Mr Black you are on thin ice” she warns walking away quickly to hide the growing blush on her cheeks

“Sorry” Sirius apologises as he clamours back onto the seat next to Remus handing him the cloak

Remus slides it on, feeling a little tighter than normal but he just chops it up to the jumper he’s wearing bunching up “Can’t take you anywhere” he says chucking a little “Was is so hard for you to supposed to stay put” he shakes his head

You start giggling “What?” Sirius asks putting on his own cloak

“I’m sorry” you calm yourself down grabbing your robe from under the table as it must have fallen “It kinda sounded like Sirius was your dog, it was just like watching my Gran with hers” you clarify

Sirius barks at laugh while Remus smiles to himself, your serotonin peaking at the laugher although a part of you thinks there was more to why this was so funny

As you all pack up your bags Remus opens a bar of chocolate, breaking off a bit and slipping it between his lips, as he looks up he sees you staring at him “Want a bit?” he holds the bar out towards you

You smile at him pretending that you totally weren’t just watching the way his lips moved “Is that okay?” you ask, only reaching out to take a bit after he nods, recognising the wrapper as one of the muggle chocolates sold in the very back of Honeydukes

Sirius pokes his cheek with his tongue “You never offer me chocolate” he crosses his arms in a huff, pouting like a child

You watch amused as Remus tucks the chocolate safely back into his bag “Because it makes you sick…please don’t let me remind you of the incident of 75 with y/n present” he gestures towards you

“That was one time” Sirius mutters shuffling out the booth, Remus behind him and you doing the same

As you are shifting out you look at Remus who mouths ‘five times’ while holding up that amount of fingers

You chuckle, no wonder they call him Pads, he really is a dog, you joke as you hop down from the window seat grabbing your bag and robes, as you turn to them you notice the time “Oh, I need to get to potions!”

“You got plenty time darling” Sirius assures you

You nod your head tilting it from side to side “Yes but after this morning I need to get Alex back and to do that I need to get to Potions before him” you explain making the two boys grin “Would you like to meet tomorrow again?”

They nod “Same time?” Remus asks

“Sounds good” you say walking backwards almost tripping your robes that were draped over your arm “I’ll see you then” you give them a wave before turning and jogging off

The two boys smile as the watch you leave “Wait do we have cla…” Sirius turns to ask but trails off noticing Remus’ attire “You know you’d look cute as a puff Moons”

Remus looked at Sirius strangling for a second before his eyes drifted down to his robes…your robes, no wonder it felt tight, but if he had yours then that meant…

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