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Remus J Lupin ([personal profile] theshabbiestofmen) wrote in [community profile] driftfleet2016-01-16 12:08 am

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Who: Remus Lupin
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When: January 14th, early evening

[Remus sits on the floor in James' room, back against the bed, holding the communicator in one hand. The other is tangled in his hair; he pushes his hand through the tangled curls again and again throughout this little speech. Still, he smiles pleasantly enough. This first part is easy, after all.]

Right, hello. My name is Remus Lupin, I've been here a few months, and I've noticed a bit of a trend among those taken. There's quite a few of us with-- well, abilities, for lack of a better word. Abilities that most human beings don't have. They vary, of course, but-- it's an odd consistency. I've met more people with magic than I usually do in a year. Something to think on, perhaps.

In any case: even if it's a meaningless connection-- something that has no significance beyond sheer entertainment value-- I'd be interested to hear what everyone can do. Whether you call it magic or alchemy or even if it's-- god, I don't know, if you have a talent for juggling, I'd be interested. I want to know more about what kind of company I keep.

[His smile fades, now, and he hesitates visibly.]

For example, I, ah. I'm a wizard. Wand and all. I can do magic, which means anything from transfiguration to charms to knowing what plants to use to brew a good cold remedy. It's hardly infallible, but it's certainly useful. And, ah . . .

I'm a werewolf as well. The sort that only changes once a month. It's lasted here, but I seem to have control over it. I take quite a few precautions, so-- so it won't be a problem. I'm not the only werewolf here, nor the only other supernatural creature, but--

[He shrugs. His face is pale, now, the little scars standing out sharply against his skin-- but he forces himself to keep talking.]

I'm used to keeping it a secret at home. And I'm sure others are as well. So I suppose this is a . . . a way to let everyone know. Even if they don't want to tell anyone else, they know they're not alone.

[His mouth twists in a wry smirk.]

That, and I'm tired of keeping it a secret.
gifted_witch: (unsure)

[personal profile] gifted_witch 2016-01-17 12:47 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, Remus I...

Hang on...

[Someone is puzzling things together.]

Oh, well that makes a lot of things make more sense then. I suppose all I can say is, I hope if you need anything you know you can call on me. No matter what.

[Worried, to confused, to accepting and still caring in the space of about a minute and a half, pure Lily Evans.]
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[personal profile] gifted_witch 2016-01-17 02:56 am (UTC)(link)
Well it wasn't exactly hard to tell there was something going on. But I never really thought it was, well that you were a werewolf. Potter and Black were very good at shifting the subject when it came up. Pettigrew would just walk away.

But if I had known it wouldn't have changed anything. I'm afraid you're stuck with me Remus.
Edited 2016-01-17 02:56 (UTC)
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[personal profile] gifted_witch 2016-01-17 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
I'm impressed, the school was a hard place to keep a secret; but you all did it.

[And they'd done it well, really well.]

Maybe it's just a sign you didn't need me to know. But I know now, and I have nothing even remotely as grand to share as a secret. Well maybe just that I was picked as Head Girl, oh but you are older so you already knew that.
gifted_witch: (smile)

[personal profile] gifted_witch 2016-01-17 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
I'm glad for that.

[When she finds out who she's working with she will have no idea what to make of him at all.]

Whatever happens to us doesn't make us different, the choices we make do. So you are still the same friend to me you've always been, just a little...fluffier.
gifted_witch: (smile)

[personal profile] gifted_witch 2016-01-18 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
Well maybe after it all I can bring you some soup, mum taught me how to make the best and even if she is a muggle there's a bit of magic in her cooking. [See Remus? You are a good and wonderful person and there are people who care about you regardless of your furry little problem.]
Edited 2016-01-18 05:05 (UTC)