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Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Potions
Extra Credit: Write a werewolf!AU (cannot feature a canon werewolf as the werewolf in question)

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Auction
Sexuality: Gay/Lesbian

Special

Pairing: Remus/Sirius

Werewolf!Sirius AU

"Everyone, a new member is joining the Order of the Phoenix. I want everyone to have an open mind despite his name," Dumbledore ordered.

"If it's Snape, I quit," James whispered.

Lily elbowed him in the stomach. "Behave," she warned.

A man stepped through the door.

James's narrowed his eyes, recognizing the grey eyes as a familial trait.

"This is Sirius Black."

Outraged exclamations broke out among everyone. The Blacks were a notoriously dark family.

Dumbledore held up a hand. "Sirius Black isn't like the rest of family. He can be as trusted as anyone else here."

Alastor Moody sneered, "I doubt it."

James noticed Remus' contemplative gaze. "Moony, what is it?"

"I think I know why he's on our side and not his family's. In fact, I bet he hates his family with his whole being," Remus whispered.

Sirius' eyes zeroed in on Remus and a look of understanding passed between them.

"Moony?" James asked.

Remus didn't answer; he just continued looking at Sirius.

X

Remus found himself alone with Sirius pretty quickly. "So, what did your family do when it happened?"

"They didn't disown me. It would have made them look bad if it became public knowledge that their son was a werewolf. Frankly, I would have been better off if they had."

Remus nodded. "Once upon a time, I felt so unlucky. I didn't realize how lucky I was that both of my parents accepted me with unconditional love. I know not every werewolf has it as good as me."

"Never take that love for granted," Sirius ordered.

Remus nodded "James and Lily are great once you get to know them."

"Do they know…"

"They've known for years, and they won't care about you either. In fact, it might help James like you more because it will help him understand why you're here."

"My parents said no one would ever like a filthy animal like me."

"All lies," Remus promised.

Sirius smiled, and Remus felt his heart skip a beat. There was something special about Sirius. Remus just knew it.

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