Chapter 1: The letter.
Remus groaned, his throat scratchy and dry. His tongue felt like it was too big for his mouth and his eyes felt like they were weighed down with lead. He lay still for a while, trying to subtly determine how badly he'd hurt himself last night. After slowly moving all of his limbs, he figured it couldn't be that serious. He lifted his arm and rubbed at his eyes, slowly opening them and looking around for a glass of water. Before reaching towards the bedside table, he heaved himself up so he was sitting against the headboard and took a drink, coughing a little before putting it back on the table. The door suddenly swung open, his mother walking in, a smile on her face.
"What's going on?" He whispered suspiciously. It was unusual for her to be smiling the day after a moon, even if his injuries weren't bad at all. He did not yet have the strength to speak properly so figured she couldn't have heard him and instead, handed him a letter. He was just about to ask again when his mother pointed to it.
"Read it, Remus." She said, grinning. Nervously, Remus turned the letter over and noticed the wax seal on the back. He never got letters. He noticed it'd already been opened and looked up at his mother. She shrugged, not in the least bit ashamed.
"It came last night and I recognised the seal." She gave as an explanation. He turned back to the letter and pulled the parchment out. A letter dropped onto his bed but he left it for the moment as he opened the first.
Dear Mr Lupin, we are pleased to inform you that you have been excepted at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of supplies and books needed for the start of term. By way of transport; the Hogwarts express leaves from kings cross station on the first of September at 9 0'clock, platform 9 and 3/4.
Yours sincerely,
professor McGonagall.
Ps. We are aware of your special requirements, please find enclosed a letter describing precautions made and a date for a meeting to discuss any issues.
professor Dumbaldore.
Remus stared, open-mouthed at the letter before turning to his mother, who was grinning wildly and shaking, he knew she was holding herself back.
"...my god..." He gasped out. His mother quickly run forward, squealing excitedly and hugging Remus gently.
"My little boy is going to school!" She cried. "...Dumbeldore is a great man, such a great man...my baby..." Remus hugged her back but was too shocked to really reacted.
"I'm going to Hogwarts." He whispered. His mother chuckled.
"Yes son, yes you are." She replied happily.