Forever & Always
A Sirius Black Fanfiction
Chapter 1:
Never in her 13-year-old life was Alexandra that scared of getting caught. Walking to the greenhouses under an invisibility cloak with another person was not so easy. She had to remind herself that it was her decision that lead to this.
About a month ago, when she had been helping out in the hospital wing, she had intruded on a sickly looking Remus Lupin, surrounded by his friends James Potter, Sirius Black and Peter Pettigrew and had unintentionally overheard their banter, learning that Lupin was a werewolf. That wasn’t so hard to believe since the boy had come with fresh scars after each full moon. However, she learned of how the other guys wanted to become animagi to help him get through this horrible experience, and that blew her mind. She had always known of them as arrogant young pranksters who liked to bother people, courtesy of her housemate and one of her only friends, Severus Snape. She decided to help them out because she had recently found a book in her family’s dusty but huge library, that guided through the process. It was partly also because she wanted to become an animagus herself. She had not wanted to broadcast this on the Wizarding Wireless Network, so she decided she would acquaint with one of them and just one.
Black was not good company throughout the walk for her. He kept muttering things, leading her to thinking of just running back to the dungeons. He had the time of his life, having snuck out under the cloak many time before. Opposing her plans, Black had decided that the best way to collect mandrakes for the animagi process was to steal from the greenhouses while the rest of the school was in blissful sleep.
After getting into the greenhouses, they took of the invisibility cloak off. They had to admit, the greenhouses looked heavenly in the night. The moonlight scattered by the glass roof bounced off the walls and lit up the plants with a radiant glow. However, their minds weren’t focusing on anything but each other. Staring into each other’s eyes, there was nothing awkward about it. Neither would admit, but they loved looking at each other. Too young to know the power of what they felt, but too old to not admire the other’s features. Soon they had to get to work and split ways, searching for the potted mandrakes.
Alexandra looked around the place. She couldn’t help but be captivated by the Asphodels and Dittany that held a soft luminosity. Her little trance was broken by the sound of a mandrake’s scream that sharply pierced through the silence that had been. She immediately ran towards the source to find Sirius Black trying to shut the mandrake’s cry. He had pulled the leaves but instead came the whole thing, uprooted. She ran to repot the crying plant, but Sirius’s try to shut the mandrake up by closing its mouth added fuel to the fire. She hurriedly repotted the dreaded mandrake as he was shaking his hand, hurt from the bite. She couldn’t even stop to grab some leaves and neither could he, as they ran out the greenhouses and behind the beech tree, taking cover from teachers that didn’t come. She was still looking out for any threats while she whisper-shouted to him, “What the hell were you thinking? Pulling out a mandrake? Do you know how much tro- “
She couldn’t continue as she saw him. He tried to act nonchalant, but she knew better.
“Give me your hand.”
She silently healed his hand, thankful for her time in the hospital wing, while he was looking down, embarrassed. She could see that his were slightly calloused and as the moments went on, she couldn’t keep an angry face, and it was just around him. He hated that he couldn’t stop putting her in trouble. Both looked at each other, she in a better mood than him, and she solely plopped down on the ground. She looked up, and he mirrored her actions after placing the cloak in the inside pocket of his jacket.
“I told you so.”
“That I was going to mess up? I don’t remember so”, He said, feeling sure that he had paid attention to the words she shared.
“No, not that. I was referring to how it was a bad idea to steal from greenhouses from the start. C’mon let’s go back.”
“What about the leaves?”
“I always have a plan, don’t worry too much about that.”
“I’m sorry.”
“It’s okay. Maybe this night wasn’t meant for us.”
As she was staring at the castle, he whispered so softly that only he could hear himself, “Maybe it was.”
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Turned by Love
Pairing: young!Remus Lupin x Reader
Warnings: AU, Stupidity, a hurt ankle, cowardly behaviour and love (?)
Summary: only the one who truly loves and trusts the werewolf, can turn him back, before the night ends – Remus hasn’t found the one yet – or did he?
A/N: So, this was requested by @deaconsposts and basically, there is an English myth about werewolves. If someone who loves and trusts the wolf, says his name, he will turn back.
Yes - this is an AU since it does NOT work like that in Harry Potter, though it is such a lovely idea.
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Remus dreaded one thing more than N.E.W.T.s and OWLs. It was the time of the full moon. Since fifth year his friends kept him company, but he had to lie to so many of his friends – he felt horrible for telling them all those white lies. For example, Y/N – a witch from y/h – undoubtedly one of the kindest people he knew, and yet he lied to her every month.
At first their friendship had only started for academical purpose – they studied, they read and after time they did not only meet for this reason alone. Remus had grown fond of the girl. He had to endure endless teasing from James, Sirius and Peter – and the three of them tried to get him to tell her how much he liked her. Maybe in another life, he would, but his furry little problem was the reason why he would never do that. He couldn’t put this weight on her shoulders.
He and his friends were already awaiting – more like dreading – the full moon, which was hidden behind clouds for now. His thoughts went one last time to the kind h/c haired woman he fell for before he felt extreme pain.
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Y/N felt bad. It was a full moon night – which meant Remus would have to endure a lot of pain tonight. Officially she didn’t know – but the Marauders were absolutely horrible at hiding it. Calling him Moony – when he misses classes every full moon and comes back heavily injured. Being on the edge days before the moon. She knew after the first few months. But it was painfully obvious.
She noticed how he kept to himself, so slowly Y/N tried to get close to him – helping him, after the full moons by taking notes from the classes he missed. At first, she only did it because she felt bad for him, but as it happened, she started to like his own persona – kind, funny and absolutely adorable. And as it happened, she fell for him.
At first the girl only had a crush but after two years there was no denying it – she was absolutely at his mercy – because she loved him so dearly. It was the little things, how his hair never kept its shape, how he was reading the rules to find loopholes, how he was excelling all classes. Just all the little things that made him himself.
So tonight Y/N wanted to help – and not only by taking his notes. She would try and help him. Her h/c was lighted up by the moonlight – as if the moon was taunting her. She was already near the Shrieking Shack – or rather the Whomping Willow - as it was there to protect the entrance – and she could hear his screams of pain.
The e/c girl had started running, feeling horrible for her friend (and love interest) – she would do anything she could.
She saw something that was surprising, the werewolf (who was Remus) played with a shaggy, black dog, a stag and another animal – probably – she couldn’t see – but wherever Remus, James and Sirius were, Peter was not far.
She got closer and closer and with eyes full of wonder she didn’t register as the werewolf took notice of her. Her e/c eyes had gotten wide with horror, once she saw that the werewolf was heading her way. Tears started streaming down her face. Would that be it?
Before the animal could reach her, the stag threw him out of the way, and as if her brain knew what to do – she ran. What a stupid idea!! What was I thinking, the h/c girl thought to herself. Her feet were carrying her – even though deep down she knew that it was a fight she couldn’t win. No matter what she would do, a werewolf was faster than a human.
And while her thoughts were drifting so much, she didn’t notice the uneven floor and fell hard. Her leg hurt horribly, and even more tears were in her eyes. It didn’t take long before the 4 animals caught up. Finally, she was able to see the forth animal – a rat. How very useful, she thought. Though better than being killed or infected.
Even if the dog, the stag and the rat tried, they were to slow. The wolf was above her and finally, she realized something. This wasn’t some monster, it was her Remus. Even if the girl knew it deep down, now she realized it with every fibre of her being. Before I die, I have to tell him!
“Remus… I know you are somewhere in there. I haven’t told you this, because I was scared, but there is no reason to be. I am in love with you. I know that you, Remus Lupin, would never intentionally hurt me, so I forgive you for everything that will happen.” A small smile graced her lips as she closed her eyes ready to take the hit.
Suddenly she could hear the breaking of bones – and she opened her eyes in horror. The werewolf in front of her was transforming back? How could this be? Sirius – aka Padfoot – James – aka Prongs – and Peter – aka Wormtail – transformed back to their human self.
All of them were littered in cuts and scrapes. But they didn’t care, they watched their best friend transform back, their eyes wide in shock. After finally being back to normal, Remus fell unconscious. “Moony!”, James and Sirius caught him before something could happen.
And while the boys were completely concentrated on the task at hand – which was taking care of Remus – Y/N left.
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Madame Pomfrey was awaiting them – so were McGonagall and Dumbledore – but they didn’t think they would arrive so early. While the full moon was mockingly shining through the windows – the three adults were staring at the human Remus. “How did this happen? How has he already transformed?” It was an open secret, that the other three Marauders went with Moony – but for obvious reasons, they couldn’t say it.
“We don’t know – we looked out of the Gryffindor Tower and saw someone, so we headed down.”, James lied smoothly.
“There is only ONE way, how he could transform back. There is a myth, that if someone truly trusts and loves the werewolf, he will transform back – if called by his name.”, Dumbledore said – deep in thoughts. “You three – get back to your dorm – you can check upon Remus tomorrow – and because this was an emergency you won’t get detention – but don’t let it happen again.” McGonagall said – her motherly nature to all of the boys obvious.
“Thank you, Professor!”
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The h/c haired girl arrived at her dorm – quietly but cursing she searched for something that would soother the pain in her ankle – which was already swollen. Finally, after what seemed like hours, she found something and with a quiet whisper, she said the spell that would help her heal. How should she face James, Sirius, Peter and Remus now? And with that thought, she fell asleep in her bed.
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The following morning, the three boys visited Remus, who surprisingly was already awake. “What happened yesterday – I feel way better than usual after a full moon.” The three boys gave each other looks before Sirius grinned. “You have found your one – the little y/h girl. She was there yesterday – I have no idea why – you chased her and when u got to her, she confessed her love and you turned back. Sadly, she left, before we could talk to her.”
“You are telling me, that Y/N is the one, who turned me back? That’s absolutely impossible!” Remus's face was a little red and not only that, but he also was shocked. “Mr Lupin – since you are perfectly fine this night, I will let you go now. I hope your following months will be as comfortable.” Madam Pomfrey said. “And you lot - get out”, she said in the direction of the three boys.
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Y/N successfully avoided all of the Marauders. She knew they tried to get to her before breakfast – the solution was to go earlier. Her friend crossed her idea though. She wanted to leave before they would enter, but she didn’t have any luck. Her friend asked her a billion questions about potions – this was the reason why suddenly someone tapped onto her shoulder.
Before her was the sandy-haired boy with the eyes she dreamed about. Suddenly her cheeks felt hot and before she could even process it, her body already knew what to do. A quick “See you”, was shouted to her friend’s direction before she ran off.
Remus just stood there – a little shocked and most definitely confused. Did he do something wrong?
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The mission of avoiding the four troublemakers had been successful until now – in Charms, she was a bit late, so she sat far from them – in DADA she arrived early and sat next to her fellow y/h friends. But now would be the end of her luck: potions.
In potions, Y/N was paired with Peter – and Remus with her best friend. The worst of all was the potion they would be talking about today. Amortentia. She already knew what she would smell – books, chocolate and a faint smell of wood.
In other words: Remus Lupin.
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Y/N even thought about not going to the class – but her stupid crush wouldn’t be able to stop her from learning new stuff. They all stood around Professor Slughorn – while he talked about the love potion. In the middle stood a vessel full of Amortentia. “Now, who could tell me a little about the potion in front of us? Y/L/N?” “It’s Amortentia, the strongest love potion in the world – it smells like the person you love and if you drink it, you will fall in love as well.” Y/N felt her cheeks tingle as Remus threw her a look.
“Very good, indeed – 15 points to y/h. Now, Y/N why don’t you come forward and tell us what you smell?” “Sorry Professor, but I caught a cold, and I kind of lost my sense of smell”, Y/N told him a smooth lie. “Well that’s too bad – what about you Mr. Lupin?” Remus only nodded.
He stood above the cauldron and took a smell of the potion. “It smells like a sweet kind of ginger, books and… and kind of like an early morning.” Y/N felt a shock surge through her. That was her smell, she was sure of it, but it couldn’t be.
The hour went by slowly and as soon as the class was dismissed, Y/N wanted to run for it again, but Remus beat her to it. “Can we please talk?”, he sounded absolutely desperate. The h/c girl wanted to say no, she truly did – but with this look in his green eyes, she couldn’t.
With a slight nod, she gave him her agreement and the two of them headed to an empty corridor.
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“Listen, James and Sirius told me, that it was you. I know they lied, you don’t feel anything for me, so don’t feel bad for it – okay?” Y/N felt complete and utter confusion. “Remus, they weren’t lying, I am completely and utterly in love with you. I just thought you didn’t feel anything for me…” Remus wanted to tell her, that she didn’t need to lie, but before he could, he felt her soft lips on his.
“I only love you, Remus.”
Remus felt like he would cry because he was so happy.
“And I love you.”
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