Sirius was a dashing prince. Remus was a monster.
Sirius and Remus did not belong together.
I could kill you, Remus reminded Sirius constantly. I could kill everybody. I am a monster monster monster. You should love someone who is not damned.
Sirius always replied with a kiss. You lie, he said. You could never kill anybody, even when werewolf. You are too good for that.
Sirius held Remus together when his lover was crushing himself under doubt and shame.
Don't fall asunder to misgivings, Sirius murmured into Remus' ear between sweet nothings.
You owe yourself more than that.
