It was rare for him to fight the wolf. Before the moon rose, they had been in the common room, huddled by the fire while they laughed and told stories. Soon enough, however, the sun sank beyond the horizon. He had to leave those moments behind to face the monster that lurked within.
Clinging to Sirius--- the other's arms ensnared comfortingly around him --- he cries out for the moon to stall her bewitching, giving him one night of sanity. He wanted to return to the warmth of his friends, but the Moon continued on and Remus fell cold to the beast.