Written for the One a Week Challenge - 400 words. AU: Bodyguard!AU

Investments Challenge: Bodyguard!AU

How to Join a Gang


Thanks to Lizzy


Remus stepped out of his classroom and glanced around, trying to decide whether to go to the library or to speak to Professor Slughorn about extra credit. His eyes fell on the gang of boys that had recently joined the school and he hesitated, before turning away from them. He could do those things on Monday instead. He just wanted to get out of the school with no trouble.

The 'Marauders' as they called themselves, were trouble. They had arrived six weeks before after being expelled from their old school. Rumours flew around stating everything from filling lockers with sardines, to murdering another student. Remus wasn't going to take any chances.

Unfortunately he realised he was heading towards Dolohov and it was too late to turn back. He kept his head down, hoping Dolohov wouldn't spot him.

The hands shoving him told him otherwise. Remus struggled to gather his stuff after hitting the floor and someone rushed to help him. His eyes widened at the sight of James Potter and he stuttered a thank you.

In response, James just nodded behind Remus. Remus turned in time to see Sirius Black slam Dolohov up against the wall.

"Now what did you have to go and do that for?" Sirius snarled.

"It's just Lupin," Dolohov laughed. "Black, relax. He's just a little fairy—"

Clearly this was the wrong thing to say. Sirius' grip tightened and he growled loudly. "If I ever catch you even looking at my boyfriend ever again, I'll. End. You."

Remus looked around, searching for whoever Sirius' boyfriend could be.

"He means you, mate," Peter whispered helpfully.

"You heard the rumours about what I did to Snape—why he suddenly left school? Well, those are true. Stay away from my Moonpie. Consider me his bodyguard. Mess with him and you'll be seeing a lot more of me."

Remus gaped as Sirius dropped Dolohov and sauntered over, the angry expression quickly fading. A wide smile appeared on his lips. "Hey, love," he began shyly.

"Sirius," Remus replied, quite terrified and strangely turned on. "So… thank you."

"Anytime, love," Sirius replied, slipping an arm around him. "Nice cardigan, Moonpie. So, tonight is very important… Do you have plans?"

Remus shook his head.

James snorted. "Charming as always, Black," he muttered.

Remus glanced at Sirius' two friends and wondered if this was a date or a gang initiation.

It was probably both.


400 words

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