PEETA IS KATNISS’ ROCK
Peetas name is obviously an alternative spelling of ‘pita bread’, because he’s a baker and all. But the name Peeta is a variation of the name Peter, which originated from the word ‘rock’ in Greek. And this is so symbolic because Peeta is Katniss’ rock, and is throughout all of the series. She even hints at it in the first hunger games where she says “I’m glad now I have Peeta to clutch for balance; he is so steady, solid as a rock (thg,85)”
To Katniss, Peeta has always been a solid presence in her life. He’s always there for her, no matter what. He might have been having a bad day, but if he hears that Katniss is also having a bad day, he’ll put his feelings aside and comfort her, put her feelings before his. And he’s always done that.
On the train on the Victory Tour, they share a bed every night, and he comforts her after every nightmare she has, and holds and strokes her hair until she falls back asleep, yet, he never asks her to reciprocate. He wakes up from nightmares also, but he never wakes her up and takes that prescious sleep away from her, even if it is only 5 minutes before she wakes from another nightmare, he never wakes her up. He puts Katniss before himself time and time again.
Even when he comes back to D12 for the first time since the war and his hijacking, hes still obviously trying to work through all of the memories, shiny or not, and sort things out, but he plants the Primrose for Katniss, because he knows she’s also going through things. He’s always there for her, no questions asked. He’s a constant in her life.
He’s her rock.
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Day 10- @wolfstarmicrofic word count: 622
Remus woke up the most calm he had in years on his Birthday. He was suspicious. He sat up in his bed, finding a note on the end of it.
‘Hey Moony, we’re at breakfast. You looked peaceful and we didn’t want to wake you. Happy Sunday! - Your fellow Marauders.’
Remus furrowed his eyebrows. He was sure they would at least say Happy Birthday at the end of the note, but maybe they were waiting until they were in person. Remus begrudgingly got up from his bed and got dressed.
He went downstairs to the dining hall and sat down with Sirius. James and Sirius greeted Remus with, ‘Good Morning’. Then went back to their conversation. They couldn’t have forgotten.
James eyes widened slightly. “Oh my gosh!” He said, turning to Remus. “I forgot to wish some a good day on their special day.”
Remus smiled, thankful they did actually remember.
“Remind me to go to the owlery to write a letter to my mum. It is mother’s day after all.” James said. Remus’s face fell. “Also Rem, Sirius, Peter, and I will be out all day so yeah.”
“I’ll hang out with you Remus.” Lily said.
Remus was hurt that even Lily didn’t remember. He was sure Regulus would remember with his impeccable memory, but as he came over to his table all he asked was if he wanted to study with him and Lily that day. Remus felt himself nodding, sadly.
“Yeah sounds good.”
The rest of the day went on in a blur. He did have fun, but he always had fun with Lily and Regulus. It was around 6 when Regulus checked the time and hurried them out of the library. “We’ve got to go.” He said impatiently, ushering Remus.
“For what? The library doesn’t close until 8:30.”
“I want to be in bed early tonight.” Regulus said, walking quickly to the Gryffindor common room.
“Then why don’t you go and Lily and I will stay?” Remus argued.
“I’m knackered as well.” Lily said softly. “And Regulus wants to walk us to the Gryffindor tower.”
Remus rolled his eyes but went along with it.
Regulus arrived at the door and scowled. “What’s the password?” He asked Lily.
“Finite Incarnate.” Lily spoke and the door swung open.
Inside it was the most beautiful thing Remus had ever seen. There were lights and music all around, banners that read ‘Happy Birthday, Remus!’, Fire whisky and muggle booze, and a load of presents in the corner.
“Guys what- What is this?” Remus asked, stepping into the room.
“You didn’t think we actually forgot you birthday, did you Remus?” Sirius said taking a step forward.
Remus smiled at him as confidence grew. “It was Sirius’s idea. He wanted it to be special for you since he’s absolutely in-“ James started saying before Sirius tackled him.
“I don’t know what to say. Thank you guys.” Remus said, his voice breaking. Nobody had ever done something quite like this for him. He looked at Sirius, who was looking at the ground with a smile on his face.
“Sirius.” He spoke, walking closer to him. Sirius looked up curiously as Remus pressed his lips to Sirius’s before he could lose the confidence.
They heard loud cheers and wolf whistles from everyone except Regulus, who gagged a little bit. They heard James stop cheering and wolf whistling and Regulus stop gagging, and Sirius knew he would have to check that out later, but for now he was happy in this moment.
“Let’s get this party started!” Remus said as he pulled away.
and that night, let’s just say James and Peter had to take a sleeping draught because of the noises coming from Sirius’s bed.
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