Theme #7: What a Feeling!
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They sat at a table in the corner of the common room. The window was open, and an early winter breeze blew through the room, ruffling the curtains and hair. Remus' long fingers scanned over a heavy text, muttering out soft words as he searched for what he was looking for. Sirius sat across from him, head in his hand, leaning forward and watching every small movement the other marauder made.
The sun streamed through the windows, basking the two boys in light. Remus waved his wand and Sirius responded, mimicking the shorter boy's movements. Light sparkled from the tips of their wands, and pieces of paper became butterflies. Sirius laughed. Remus smiled.
The paper butterflies fluttered around the two boys' heads, their tiny flittering casting strange shadows over the table and soft, smiling faces. Sirius reached up a hand and grabbed one of the creatures. It shifted and rested on his fingertip. Still grinning happily, Sirius presented the butterfly to Remus.
With small, scarred fingers, Remus lifted his hand and accepted the butterfly, his cheeks a soft pink. His smile was small, but meaningful. It made Sirius' heart swell. What a feeling.