Written for Hogwarts' Back to School Event: (object) Flash/Revision Cards
Word count: 667
Revisions
Remus liked the Library the most because of how quiet it iwa, and because of how much knowledge was at his fingertips. That was what made it the perfect place to revise for their end of the year exams, no matter how much his friends might prefer the common room.
He came often enough that he even had his favorite seat, that he'd found in perhaps his third week here. It was by a window, on a small table that could sit three or four at most, lodged between two Astronomy shelves.
Usually, he was alone at that table. Today, however, someone was already there, books piled up in precarious, wobbling towers in front of them. Remus would recognize that shock of red hair anywhere.
"Evans?" he asked. "I mean, er, Lily? Do you mind if I sit here?"
Lily looked up, looking as surprised to see Remus there as Remus had been to see her. "Oh, hi, Remus. And sure, you can sit - just give me a second, I'll clear up some space for you," she added, blushing slightly in embarrassment as she noted how cluttered the table was;.
And with magic, it really was a matter of seconds before Remus could sit there too.
"Your acolytes aren't with you today?" she asked nonchalantly.
Remus almost laughed. "No, they prefer to stay in the common room." As he reached into his bag to take out his books, his eyes were drawn to what Lily was doing. He knew enough to recognize Muggle paper when he saw it, but the multiple colors and neat handwriting drew his eyes all the same.
"What are you doing?" he asked curiously. "I mean, if you don't mind telling me, that is."
Lily almost looked surprised that Remus would ask. "Oh, these?" she said, pointing at what might be best described as cards. "They're for revising. See, I put in the questions on one side, and then I write the answers on the other. That way, I can turn learning my lessons into something of a game - it was Mary's idea, but I'm in charge of half our subjects. Since, you know, it works better with a partner who can question you."
Remus nodded. "Wow, that's a great idea. Can I see?"
"Sure," Lily nodded, handing him one of her cards. "See? This is History. I can usually put in five or six questions on each cards, and I use a different color for each one."
"It's a great idea," Remus replied, handing her the card back. "Mind if I borrow it?" he asked, biting his lips.
"Of course not!" Lily said. "In fact, you're welcome to it. In fact, I haven't done all of my subjects yet, and I know for a fact that Mary isn't done with hers either, so why don't we split with you too? What do you think?"
Remus smiled. "I think that'd be perfect."
"Awesome," Lily cheered. "So, would you rather take Defense or Astronomy first? I've got dibs on Charms and Mary's already finished with Potions, but I know for a fact that these two haven't been touched yet."
It wasn't really a choice that took much consideration. Remus may be good at Astronomy, though mostly by virtue of tracking the moon calendar, but he much preferred Defense.
"I'll start with Defense then, I think," he announced.
Lily nodded. "Sounds good to me. You are good at Defense."
She said it like it was an evidence, like of course Remus was good at this, and somehow that made him smile proudly. This was something he'd done right, if Lily acknowledged it so easily, and that was such a stark difference from what he'd expected to be months ago, when he had first gotten onto the Hogwarts Express, that it warmed his heart, making him think that maybe he really did belong here.
"Thanks," he said, and he wasn't thanking her just for the compliment.
Somehow, he rather thought Lily knew that.
