Sadly none of J. K. Rowling's amazing world actually belongs to me
The Sorting of Remus Lupin
"Hello Mr. Lupin."
"This was a mistake."
"What?"
"Me being here thinking this would work out, it was a mistake."
"And why do you think that?"
"Because I'm a monster!"
"No you are not."
"Yes I am! I'm a monster and I'm a danger to everyone here, those other kids on the train who were so nice...I could kill them all in an instant! Me being here puts them at risk!"
"If you were really so dangerous Dumbledore wouldn't have let you come, the safety of his students is his top priority."
"Well maybe he was wrong!"
"I don't think he was."
"Well I'm not willing to take the risk! Not when it puts other people's lives in danger."
"I think you owe it to Dumbledore to try."
"I...I..don't you understand? It's just not worth it. Me pretending to be like everyone else, going to normal school...I'm not normal, and I'm never going to be. Getting my letter didn't change that. I can't believe I was stupid enough to ever think otherwise."
"You're right, at least partially."
"What?"
"You're not like every other student here, you come bearing a burden greater than most of them can even understand. And you're right, most likely your lycanthropy will never be cured. And you're even right that you being here has caused a lot of work on the staff's part."
"See?"
"But they all did it. Do you want to know why? Because in the end you being here is worth the effort. Everyone else can see that, and while no one can force you to do anything, I'll admit that many people will be disappointed if you choose to leave."
"So?"
"So it's your choice Mr. Lupin. You can get up right now and walk through the doors, and go home. You can choose to let your condition define you. Or you can stay, and go to classes, and make friends and live your life, and then once a month leave for the night and spend it in the place Dumbledore set up for you. What do you want?"
"I feel like I'm being selfish."
"Mr. Lupin I don't think you even know what selfish means."
"..."
"Mr. Lupin?"
"I'll stay."
"Excellent! And I know just where to put you."
"Sir?"
"Yes."
"Thank you."
GRYFFINDOR!
A/N: I know its been awhile but I'm back, and this time hopefully with more time to work on this. I hope you all like Remus' sorting, I don't actually go into why he's in Gryffindor because I don't think the reason is particularly important to him. Him choosing to stay is the only decision that really mattered. At least that's what I thought. Anyway, let me know what you think, and please let me know your ideas!