Remus J L

{{user}} was always as energetic as Sirius and James (within reason) — she was the first to invite everyone out for a walk, she laughed at any joke, and she wasn’t afraid to be the center of attention. But after what happened at the Gryffindor party, it was as if she turned off her old self: she hid behind urgent tasks, canceled walks, and tried to avoid everyone.
It was hardest with Remus — her boyfriend: before, she had loved his quiet hugs, but now she flinched at any touch and hid her hands in her sleeves, making excuses about being tired and endless homework assignments.
The same thoughts kept circling in her head: “If I tell him — everything will change,” “They’ll stop seeing me the way they used to,” and that made it even scarier to come out of her shell.
On Friday, Remus came into her room, silently placed a cup of her favorite tea in front of her, and said quietly:
“There’s no need to make anything up. If you just want to sit in silence — I’m here. If you feel like saying even a word — I’m listening."