Hiya! My name is Bluewave. I will be writing a Harry Potter (Marauders based- Wolfstar based) story with a lot of other pairings and characters mentioned.

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Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter…. *cries softly*

7th ofJune 1971

"Ma, do I really have to go?" Remus asked his mother for what felt like the hundredth time. He had just finished setting up the dining area so he walked into the kitchen to speak to his mother face-to-face. "I could just stay at home; plenty of witches and wizards are home-schooled," Remus suggested. Earlier that week, Remus and his family had received a letter announcing his acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. His parents were overjoyed. Remus wasn't.

Hope looked at her son, her eyes unreadable. Remus tore his gaze away from her and stared at the tiled floor. He curled his hands into fists, digging his nails into his palms. It broke Hope's heart, seeing her son, looking so upset where most 11-year-olds would be overjoyed. She knelt down and tilted his chin up so he was looking at her.

"Remus John Lupin, you are the strongest little fighter. You are so bright and kind, I am sure you'll make plenty of friends, condition or not. I believe in you, and I believe that you will be ok. Everything will be ok." She ruffled his hair and hugged him tight. "Now go get Izzy and your dad, they'll be wanting dinner now."

Later that evening, Remus sat on his bed. His room was very plain for an 11-year-old, but Remus had learnt quickly that his mother and father were on a tight budget, so he didn't ask for anything. He knew that if he did ask, his parents would happily oblige, but more financial pressure was another burden his parents didn't need. They were already struggling as it was.

When midnight came, Remus was still awake, his mind churning with the news of Hogwarts. He was so preoccupied in his thoughts that he didn't notice his sister Isabella enter the room until she cleared her throat. Remus jumped a foot into the air.

"Relax, big brother, it's just me," she said softly. Isabella was two years younger than Remus, but they were as close as twins. Of course, Remus was the more responsible mature twin. Izzy was always making trouble and trying new things, and Remus kept her grounded.

"Are you ok Izzy?" Remus asked, making room for her on his bed.

"Well, I think that you're going to be the best thing that's ever happened at Hogwarts, even given your situation." She said, in a matter-of-fact tone. She always knew what Remus was thinking about. She also always knew the right thing to say to make him feel better.

"Given my situation, huh?" Even in the dark, Izzy could imagine Remus' eyebrow lifting in curious surprise.

"I know you're a werewolf, if that's what you're asking. If you want, I could say werewolf instead of 'situation'" Izzy said plainly.

Remus shook his head laughing. "No, I prefer situation. Anyway, you'd better get back to bed before mum find out you're still up."

Izzy smiled and made her way to the door. "I'm proud of you, bro" she mumbled before she slipped out of the door.

Remus just smiled and stared at the ceiling.

1st of September 1971

Remus Lupin ignored the other children who were running throughout the train's corridor. He was curled up in a compartment by himself, reading a Muggle Book called 'Peter Pan'. Remus loved to lose himself in the story worlds that muggles wove. His mother was a muggle, so he had broad knowledge of the muggle world.

Remus wasn't looking forward to starting at Hogwarts. Despite his mother's reassurance, he didn't like the thought of leaving everyone and everything he knew behind. He was blindly walking into a world where he would be probably hated for his love of muggle things and his 'condition'. Maybe he just didn't trust himself to be confident enough to make friends.

The door of his compartment opened and Remus' tirade of thoughts was broken abruptly. In the doorway stood a small boy with lustrous black hair and beautiful grey eyes. Behind him was a taller boy, brunette with glasses over his hazel eyes. They were both grinning broadly.

"Do you mind if we sit in here?" the grey-eyed boy asked. Remus shook his head, and moved over to make more space.

"I'm Sirius, and this is James," the boy continued.

Remus took this as a signal to introduce himself. "Remus, Remus Lupin"

"Seriously? Cool name!" James said. Sirius beamed and Remus couldn't help but grin a little. Sirius' grins were just too contagious.

"Likewise," he said, trying to be polite. He returned his attention to his book, trying to keep conversation to a minimum.

"Are you excited for Hogwarts?" James asked. Remus nodded.

"Of course he is, James! Who isn't?" James snorted. Remus returned to his book. Sirius turned his head to read the cover. "Peter Pan" He read out loud. This drew James' attention.

"Isn't that a muggle book?" he said, interested.

"I am a half-blood" Remus said boldly. His mother had told him about how most witches and wizards weren't welcoming to half-bloods and muggle-borns, so he readied himself for the two boys to leave. He thought since he'd already said that, he may as well take the plunge. "I love muggles and the muggle world" he said, almost defensively. He knew now that he was probably going to be targeted now because of his different interests. He prepared himself for a year of no friends and bullies.

He was surprised when James just laughed. "Quite a bold thing to say, Lupin… but, I like it." Lupin nearly laughed with relief. Lupin felt slightly dazed. "I really like it. I think we're going to be good friends," James continued. Remus tried to hide his smile.

Remus put his book down and looked at the two boys. "What do you like about muggles then?" he asked James.

The train ride was the start of a long friendship. Their conversation continued throughout the whole train ride, full of laughter, jokes and also some pretty deep matters, the last of which surprised Lupin.

Time flew by before their very eyes, and they found they had more in common that it first appeared.

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