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theshabbiestofmen) wrote in 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.
Broadcast:
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.
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He did it for me, Lily. Made himself into an animagus just so he could keep me company every month.
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You mean it's true? He can really do it? And he did it to help you?
[Well that was just... It was actually rather noble, brave even. Possibly unselfish but that was a bit much for her to come to terms with for James just yet.]
Remus, you must tell me truthfully. He did all that out of friendship?
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[Honestly, but without a second thought.]
They found out about my lycanthropy in third year-- round February. Worked all through the rest of that and fourth year to make themselves animagi-- and then they showed me, perfectly, in fifth year. They've come out with me ever since. It's-- it's calming, having them there. It means I tear myself up less. It doesn't come for free-- James and Sirius have certainly gotten their share of bites from me-- but they do it anyway, without hesitation.
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[Pardon her while she found a seat and promptly dropped into it.]
And to think I tore him for not applying himself in studies.
Pettigrew was in on it too I imagine, the four of you would have to be a troupe. [And now she looked utterly astonished, she shook her head.] Moony, Prongs..Werewolf and Stag. So that would make Black..some sort of dog? And Pettergrew...what on earth is a wormtail?
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[Wryly said, but it's the truth.]
Peter turns into a rat. There aren't many clever nicknames for that, I'm afraid.
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[At Potter was a bit too obvious to get away with that sort of flirtation.]
A rat? Seems a bit less grand then the rest of you, doesn't it?
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Well, yes and no. I mean, no one's going to coo over a rat, but Pete can get into places we can't. There's a spot on the Whomping Willow that freezes the entire tree; he's the only one who can touch it.
[A beat.]
That was, ah, planted because of me, by the by.
[Because I almost mauled Severus, he most definitely doesn't add.]
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A friendly reminder that I'm the top of my class.
[ of course he managed to do it, jeez. ]
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[And there was the man himself.]
Not quite, my scores are still higher; even if I can't turn into an animal. [She smirked a bit at that.]
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I will contest that, Miss Evans.
[ with a grin ]
Though I admit I was a bit distracted for my OWLs, given the whole animagi thing.
{ xo ]
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Well if you were distracted because you were breaking a dozen rules and sneaking out, albeit with good reason...
I'll be sure to keep more of an eye on you when I'm Head Girl. [Ha! Didn't see that coming did you?]
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[ with a grin, and he sits back up against the wall. ]
We'll have to coordinate our schedules, me being Head Boy and all.
[ poor remus, really. ]
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What?
[No...nonononono!]
You're Head Boy?
[Dumbledore wouldn't have given the position to jut anyone, would he? It was alays someone well liked, ok James did have a following. Someone smart, clearly he was brighter and more skilled than she;d previously thought. And someone responsible..which given what he and the others had been doing for Remus for years now maybe there was more to him that tousled hair and pranks.]
I suppose we will then.
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[ with a slight crossing of his heart, and a grin, eyes bright. ]
We will.
[ xo ]
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[It seemed odd, but sure that was what she'd take away from that.]
Well, congratulations. Head Boy is quite an honor and a responsibility.
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-- thank you kindly.
[ pleasantly enough.
and maybe a little pleased with himself.]I suppose the Headmaster wanted someone completely capable of keeping me in line, so congratulations to you, as well.
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And then she snorted a laugh.]
Me keep you in line? You must think I am more powerful of a witch than McGonagal.
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[ earnestly. is remus still here? james is 100% ignoring him. ]
McGonagall doesn't threaten to string me up with any actual real force behind it.
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[ cheekily enough, though he files all of that away for later. ]
And I wouldn't say that -- I've got quite a gathering of people who are cautiously ambivalent. I'd say Sirius is the one with the better shot of wooing the entire school than me.
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Maybe. [Annnnd rapid subject change.] Black has his fare share. But I've endured enough of the dreamy sighs and whispered conversations about the two of you to last me a life time. It's like some girls have nothing else to talk about.
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[ james has never had much time for people like that. there's a war on -- it's time to be serious and focus, and whatnot. so on and so forth. ]
But I wager you don't actually hang 'round those types, do you?
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Very strange.]
Well no, not more than necessary. I had better uses for my time.
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Sounds like maybe you did too. You all really became animagi without anyone finding out. How? [In the curiosity there was also the one that she was impressed.]
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