Disclaimer- I do not own the Harry Potter characters those all belong to J.K. Rowling as well as the original story of Harry potter.

Remus Lupin put himself to the side of the group. Being by himself wasn't really that big of a deal for him as he never really gotten close to anybody because of his state. Being a 11-year old werewolf was not easy! But Remus managed to get by. He didn't expect to make friends here as much as he wanted to, after all who would want to be friends with a werewolf. Sure the thought didn't make him feel good but it was the truth, and he understood that.

"Lupin Remus" the Professor called out.

Remus' head hot up like a bullet. He didn't realize he was off in his own little world. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath. This is it he thought. He looked straight ahead and walked up to the professor and the sorting hat.

Remus sat upon the stool and felt the hat on his head.

"hmm, so I see..."

"what? Who's that?"

"it's the sorting hat child, did you think that I couldn't talk as well."

"oh well I just didn't hear you speak to the others I didn't expect-"

"ah well that's because I am only speaking in your mind."

"oh!"

The hat chuckled "don't worry dear child, you are not the first to ask that question and you will most certainly not be the last."

Remus let out a breath.

"anyway as I was about to say before you show a lot of talent and brains but there is also courage and loyalty."

"excuse me?"

"yes, you coming here proves your courage and strength. I must admit I've never been on the head of a werewolf before but-"

"you know?"

"of course I know, I won't be reading your mind correctly if I didn't but don't worry I won't say a word to anyone else."

"oh thank god"

The hat chuckled. "now that we're passed that I can see bravery- you've had to face a lot of purgatory in your young life Remus Lupin. Things a child should never see, yet you face it and go about life in a normal matter. I think Gryffindor will do you well, yes Gryffindor should be perfect…"

"yes PLEASE!"

The hat smiled "Very well then… GRYFFINDOR!"

The hat was taken off of Remus and he jumped off of the stool. With a big grin on his face he walked over to the cheering Gryffindors and sat down next to the red-headed girl that was sorted before.

The red-head girl smiled "hi I'm Lily" she held out her hand to Remus but as Remus was about to grab it and shake another hand was thrusted right in front of his nose.

"hey mate, the names Sirius, I guess we'll be in the same dorm then right?"

Remus took a side-ways glance at the girl called Lily who rolled her eyes and scowled at the other boy.

"yeah I guess so," Remus said taking his hand and shaking it. He then turned to Lily and politely introduced himself back to her. which she smiled and returned.

"Oi! Dissing the bloke for a girl! You got some guts!"

Remus looked at the other boy in surprise but that quickly changed to amusement when he saw the teasing look on his face.

"well I'm bloody well in Gryffindor aren't i? I gotta have some guts then."

The boy named Sirius let out a bark-like laugh and pounded Remus on the back.

"Nice! I like that! we'll be mates that much sooner then?"

Remus looked shocked for a moment then smiled widely. "yeah, I guess we will then."

Okay, maybe I can make some friends here.

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