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Dedicated to awin-chan, who's a cow.

Puppy Dog Technique

'So Remus, what are you doing after Defense?' asked the dark haired individual, who turned to look back at a lanky youth. The patches on the brown sugar-haired boy's robes were noticeable by far, but that was probably because they were purple with yellow polka dots and pink with green stripes.

'Um… I think I'll visit the library. I have to get some work done for Charms,' replied the boy, who gave a sweet smile towards Sirius, 'You wouldn't happen to have a spare would you Sirius? I could use a hand carrying all the heavy books.'

'Heavy?' Sirius eyed Remus and raised an eyebrow, 'I've never known you not to be able to carry all your books before Remus.'

'Yes, but these ones are heavy. The other ones were just starters and frankly they were relatively light. And besides, I need more books this time. I got to have a lot of references,' complained Remus, 'Please Sirius? I really need your help.'

'Can't you just use magic?'

'Now you know we can't do that. It's forbidden.'

Remus sped up his pace and turned to stop in front of Sirius. He brought his hands up underneath his face and clenched them tightly into fists. His lower lip stuck out and began to tremble. His blue eyes seemed to get bigger and they began to have a certain watery quality.

Sirius blushed and looked away. His hand automatically came up and began to scratch the side of his head. A wisp of hair fell across his face as he ducked his head and said, 'Che.'

Remus spun around and said, 'After Defense against the Dark Arts Sirius. Remember to meet me in the enchanted section.'

As Remus skipped away clutching a potions book, Sirius walked slowly behind him and muttered beneath his breath, 'You're the master of Dark Arts, Remus. Frankly I think it's unnatural.'

x omake

'Has it ever happened to you?' asked Sirius

'What?' James turned to regard Sirius in a questioning manner.

'The pout-y…water eye…sad-looking thingy that Remus does.'

'You mean the puppy dog technique?'

'The puppy dog technique?'

'Yeah. It's happened a few times to me. Remus has got it down pat. It's hard to resist him when he pulls it out.'

'Yeah. That. What's he asked you to do?'

'I'm sorry Sirius. I can't tell you. If I did, you and Remus would break up.'

'What?!'