Author's Note:
I have recently stumbled across the realization that I freaking love Remus Lupin. What more, I love Sirius/Remus. (Snape/Remus is nice too...but I prefer puppy love.) I'll say this much--this series will be short. Fifteen drabbles is going to be the limit--but if I feel intrigued enough I'll do a continuation. This has been nagging me though and since I'm going through a Harry Potter obsession right now, I decided to let the bunny out of its cage and let it take over. For now. Until--you know, I get sick of it. For now, enjoy this short series.
Harry Potter (C) J.K. Rowling
Status: 1/15
Word Count: 252
Theme: First Impressions
The first time he met Remus was on the train bounding for Hogwarts. He was hiding in the corner of the passenger car, nose shoved into a book, pretending essentially that the world didn't exist around him.
Needless to say, Sirius was very intrigued by this sandy haired wizard that had this air of mystery around him. As calmly and as boldly as he could, he strutted over and plopped onto the seat beside the boy.
The boy jumped in alarm, blinking nervously at Sirius. The Black member merely grinned at him, hand extended, and voiced with a warm tone. "Hi! I'm Sirius Black, and you are?"
The boy took a quick glance at the hand before taking it in his own to shake it. "Remus Lupin." His voice quivered and was hushed.
Sirius paused before he snapped his fingers in realization. He dug into the pockets of his robes only to withdraw his hand to produce a bar of chocolate.
"Do you like chocolate?"
Remus's eyes lit up and he nodded. Sirius broke off a piece and handed it to the quiet boy, watching as he popped little bits into his mouth and savored the sweet delight.
"So," Sirius began with eyes shady and mouth tilted awkwardly. "Wanna be my friend?"
Remus froze and appeared shocked at the question. For a moment panic flashed across his face before it mellowed out. Slowly, the first bright smile Sirius ever received appeared as his new friend nodded.
Sirius smiled back just as brightly.