Remus

It was a few months after the mysterious fight between James and Sirius that Remus sat in the library, reading and Sirius came by, » Hey Moony. «, Remus blinked, there was something incredibly wrong with that picture.

»First of all, who is Moony? And second of all, what in Merlin's name are you doing in the library? You never come here. «. Sirius seemed kind of nervous, was that even possible? The great Sirius Black, nervous? But he grinned, »Yes, Moony. Don't you like the name? I think it suits you, with the moon – thing and all. «,

»Right, I suppose. Still, what are you doing here? Surely you didn't come all the way to inform me about my new nickname. «,

»Clever as always. «, Sirius said and sat down on the chair opposite to Remus. »I kind of wanted to talk to you…«. He paused and Remus waited. It was rare enough that Sirius actually wanted to talk properly to anyone about anything and he did seem serious.

»D'you know Jeff, from sixth year? Big, hunky Ravenclaw, dark hair, blue eyes? «,

»Er - «, Remus said. He thought about Sirius' description. »Might have seen once or twice…what about him? «,

»Well, we were kind of seeing each other lately…«, Sirius continued.

»Okay, so? «, Remus blinked, he just realised what Sirius had said. »Wait. What? Are you telling me that you've been sleeping with that Jeff? «.

Sirius seemed to need a moment to think about that, »Yeah, I suppose I am. «.

»Right. I didn't know you're interested in guys. «

»Well you do now. I just told you, didn't I? «

»Right, « Remus said again, he didn't quite know what to make of that. »I can handle that. «

»Perfect. So, Jeff and I have been seeing each other, kind of, and it was really nice and I even started to like him a bit and he said that he liked me too and then yesterday, precious Jeff suddenly remembers that he has a girlfriend and that we can't see each other anymore. «, Sirius seemed properly shocked about that, although Remus still didn't see his point.

»Sorry to hear that. He hurt you? «, he asked, unable to think of anything better.

»Yes! «, Sirius cried out loud. »Not my feelings, obviously, but I mean, I'm Sirius fucking Black! «.

Remus looked at his friend, motionless. »Sirius, I don't quite see your point I'm afraid. Why are you telling me this now and here? «

»Well, since you are my best friend, after James, no offence, and you're all responsible and clever and stuff, I wanted to warn you, for there might be some trouble at dinner tonight. «

»What have you done? «, Remus asked, now highly alarmed.

»I haven't done anything, not yet, anyway. «

Remus sighed, »Okay, you know what? Don't say it. I don't want to know. Because if I did, I would have to try to stop you, because I'm all responsible and clever and stuff and we both know that that is never a good idea. «.

»You're an angel Moons. «, Sirius said, now grinning even more. Remus knew that grin and it never meant anything good.

»So, what about you? «, asked Sirius.

»What about me? «

»Well, last I checked I didn't know of any dates of you. «

»Yeah, that's because I've never been on an actual date, as you very well know. «

»Isn't there anyone you fancy? «

Remus never had given it much thought until now, was there anyone?

»No. « he answered slowly. »Not really. I mean I know attractiveness when I see it and I acknowledge it and everything but it is not like I'm interested in those people; not sexually anyway. «. It felt strange for Remus to talk about that, especially to Sirius who, normally, couldn't say two sentences without cracking a joke.

»Okay. « Sirius said and Remus frowned.

»Okay? That's all? No stupid jokes, no embarrassing attempts to set me up with someone? «

»No. I believe that you are perfectly capable to find someone you like on your own. «

»Right. Thank you. «, he couldn't quite believe that he just had a conversation about his love life with Sirius Black and, which was even scarier, that Sirius hadn't made one joke until now.

»Anyway, I'm off. So much to do, you know. People to hex, pranks to plan and I have to make some preparations before dinner. «, and with that he dashed out of the library.

»How can you put up with him? «, a very familiar voice asked behind Remus' back and he startled. Behind him stood Lily Evans, he met her in the library quite often and they had started learning together. Remus liked Lily quite a lot although they almost never spoke of anything personal, for he knew that she wasn't exactly fond of his friends. In fact, it was the first time she mentioned one of them, ever.

»Sirius is alright once you got to know him. «, Remus said, in order to protect his friends.

Lily let out a snort, »I think I'll pass, thanks. «. She didn't seem angry, it was just her opinion of James and Sirius and Remus admired her a bit for that, she always stood her ground, no matter what.

Her smile faded and she looks at him, worried, »Are you okay Remi? You look pale. «.

And he must have gotten even paler after that remark. It was only a week till full moon and he always looked slightly ill around that time of the month. Lily now sat down on the very chair Sirius sat before. She lowered her voice, »It's the moon isn't it? And don't lie to me. « she added in a demanding tone. »I know, okay? And I just want to tell you, that I don't care, you could have talked to me instead of keeping it a secret. «

»I hardly know you. «, Remus said and regretted it at once. He didn't mean to say it, it had just slipped out but Lily didn't seem offended; she smiled, like always.

»That's right. But maybe we should change that. «

And he smiled back.