ยก. Letters From A Friend
Dear Remus,
I do not see why you continue to hang around with Potter and their lot. I talked to Dorcas about this and she agreed with me. He is such a stuck up pig, how do you even stand him without wanting to slap him right across the face? I know I can't. And I can't exactly see eye to eye with them either, the tricks that they get up to, it's a wonder they aren't expelled. I suppose they will eventually get expelled, give or take a few years. They're already in so many detentions, and it's only the first few weeks of the year!
If we were to add the total numbers of detentions they were given in the last two years, I don't know, it'll probably be around thirty? Forty? The numbers aren't small. Anyway, I'm somehow a little glad that you and I are at the best of terms, I hope you can keep an eye on them, or at least keep them away from doing anything dangerous. Not that I am concerned for them, it's possibly for the would be victims of their shenanigans. And don't none of them get tired of being in detention all the time? And I do very much wish that you do not get in the middle of this, Remus, I don't want you in trouble.
Love, Lily
- 2nd year
Dear Remus,
Would you tell your obnoxious friends to lay off Severus for once? I do understand that the both of them don't exactly get along but it doesn't mean that Potter and his mates can jinx Severus whenever they see him, right? And I know that you aren't that happy with my choice of friends in this area, but I've known him since before Hogwarts and he really is one of my best friends, I don't want him to get hurt, he means quite a lot for me. And no, I'm not very happy with his choices either, but I cannot control him and his ideas, please understand.
Lily
- 5th year
Dear Remus,
I listened to you and Black and decided to try it out. Potter is okay, I guess, a little full of himself, but I know that already. I get that he isn't the most mature person but I get that he is a lot better. And, I haven't quite got this around my head yet but I think I might be able to go through with this if I see him going the way that I think he is. He's really not bad, thankfully. But he does not think much about Severus does he? Whenever I mention him James' whole face just turns dark. Do you know why? Is it just the natural loathing they've had for each other since the first day on the Hogwarts Express? Anyway, you can choose to tell him that I am willing to go out again whenever I have the time, and he is free too, of course.
It's just that I can actually see the change in him, and I am glad that I do. Because if not for that, I can pretty much assure you that there is no way that I can ever go out with that self-absorbed son of a bludger. But If I get to know him, maybe... Let's just see, anyway.
And once more, thank you, Dorcas, Marlene and Sirius for convincing me to go out with Potter, I think that this might be able to change my thoughts on him, at least a little.
Love, Lily
- 7th year
Dear Remus,
I was talking with James and Sirius last night and after a while the both of them started to drink a little, not that drunk but still. After that they started to talk about their times at Hogwarts, then they started to relive the nights that were 'so amazing and cool and awesome'. I didn't quite catch on at first but soon I was able to read between the lines, but there were some gaps that were missing of course, so I asked them to tell me everything. They obliged, they explained it all.
Is it true, Remus? Is it really true that you're an werewolf? And if it is really true, do not think too much about what I feel, know that whatever happens, I will always be behind you, me, James, Sirius, we'll always have your back. Because, you, Remus John Lupin, are an amazing person, and it doesn't matter if you're a werewolf because that doesn't change who you are (maybe once every month on a full moon, but you're still very much yourself the rest of the time), and we will always love you, no matter what. And even if the whole wizarding world do not see you as a equal, know that you are far more in our eyes. And if, no matter what, trouble you are in, or whatever help that you need, you need only turn towards us, we will be there for you. None of us will ever leave you out in the cold, you are our best friend, and you will always find a home here.
Love, Lily
p.s. I didn't know that James and the rest of them were animagus! It was quite a shock for me. Even though it was rather reckless and dangerous for them to go through with it, but I am glad that they did this for you, I know it meant a lot for you, and from what I heard, it helped a lot.
- after school
Dear Moony,
Harry is settling in fine, although James isn't. You know him and you must know that he doesn't much like to stay locked up. He'd get reckless and leave, eventually, but I do not see if there is any chance for him to sneak out of the house. And I won't let him even if he tries to.
We all miss you, and if you could just swing by and see us and Harry from time and time it would be so wonderful.
Dumbledore comes along for a few times, but only to check on us, and once to introduce us to old Bathilda Bagshot. She knows so much and tells us a lot of interesting stories, for example Dumbledore's unlikely relationship with Grindelwalt. I don't very much believe her, but James keep saying that it might be true.
I know you're busy with trying to find a job, and we all want to help. Just know that we love you and don't try to put on too much stress. Be safe.
Love, Lily
- and he never heard from her again
A/N: This oneshot is written for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry (Challenges & Assignments).