Remus Lupin-centric, PoA era, canon-compliant drabble. No pairing. No other warnings or triggers.

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry (Challenges & Assignments) forum - September Event "Back to School": (plot) Being on the Hogwarts Express

Title: Riding in Comfort

Rating: K

Genre: General

Word count: 177


Remus Lupin normally disliked traveling by train. Paying with Muggle money ensured he always got the worst seat. But the Hogwarts Express was not your average train.

Each compartment sat only four people. A delight, after having shared a compartment with six and even seven passengers.

Each train car contained children. Who took up less space than adults, he reminded himself. Brilliant.

And each compartment had a place for luggage. No more sitting uncomfortably on his luggage. No more fussing with extra bags. Remus, for once in his life, could travel in comfort.

Except, dementors on a train wasn't very comfortable. A screaming Harry Potter was very unnerving, especially when he sounded like Lily...No, not going there. Remus shook his head.

He cleared his throat awkwardly and took a bite of chocolate, letting the warm treat fight the chill settling in his bones. He was tired and weary. Was the full moon approaching?

Maybe all he needed was to rest...

Before he knew it, Remus woke up as the train pulled into the Hogsmeade Station.