#professor mcgonagall
[Oliver in the Quidditch locker room hurriedly filling out a future careers plan form McGonagall said he had to complete before training]
Oliver: What does “desired occupation” mean?
Angelina: It’s what you want to do, Oliver.
Oliver: *nods as he writes down Percy Weasley*
Remus: *sitting quietly, probably reading a book*
Sirius: Merlin’s Beard, how could someone even be that ADORABLE?! OUTRAGEOUS. Ugh.
Remus: *proceeds to literally not move a muscle*
Sirius: *to James* You see what I have to DEAL with EVERYDAY?! It’s unbearable!
James: Mate, you can’t stop talking about him; just ask Remus out, I’m sure it can’t go that badly.
Sirius: Fine! Well, I’ll, I’ll see what the people have to say about it! *turns to group* Do you think I sh-?
Marlene, Dorcas, Peter, Alice, Frank, Lily, Madam Pomfrey, Professor McGonagall, Dumbledore, the Fat Lady, Mrs Norris, Nearly Headless Nick, the Giant Squid:YES.
Sirius: *crying* BUT IT’S SCARY.
James: Guys, we should really go out to Hogsmeade - it’s been ages! Pads, are you free after we get out of detention with McGonagall on Sunday?
Sirius:Yeah!
James:Remus?
Remus:Probably.
James: Excellent! I’m not!
Remus:?
Sirius:?
James: Have fun on your date!
Remus: Wait, did he really just…?
Sirius: *mouthing to James* Thank you.
Post-transformation
After full moons, Remus was a wreck, he was lethargic, sore all over, and red from the new bruises and scars he had acquired through the night.
- Oftentimes, he’d try to make it through lessons the next day, cloth bandages seeping with blood as he stumbled up and down the stairs, assisted by James and Sirius when his legs gave way. Halfway through he’d have to stop; by then a migraine would kick in, or his limbs would ache so greatly when he moved them that they would go numb and limp. Sirius always made sure he sat next to Remus in classes, so when it ended and the other students had left, he could discreetly carry him over to Madam Pomfrey. Remus would thank him apologetically, slumping in the bed as aches and pains continued to plague him. He could never conceal his frustration with the fact that he’d ‘given up’, announcing he would be fine by tomorrow. Peter would always smile in agreement, “Of course Moony, just rest now.”
- Sometimes, he’d be so tired that nothing could wake him - and in the morning the Marauders would quietly get ready, leaving their dorm floor clear so he wouldn’t trip, and make sure some water and chocolate were placed by the bed - so if he woke up alone and unable to go to the kitchens at some point in the day, he’d have something to nibble on. Although James would reassure him, “Mate, you don’t have to leave the bed - don’t worry about anything, we’ve got you.” He’d still stumble out to do his homework, and on rare occasions, Sirius would discover him slumped over his desk, overcome with exhaustion. Remus would awaken - mysteriously back in his bed - tucked in cozily with Sirius sat beside him.
- The other Gryffindors were always curious as to how James and Sirius could possibly be hungry enough to take spare food back to the dorm, but the house elves knew to leave a plate and utensils so Peter, James and Sirius could empty the contents of their stowaway dinner onto it and deliver it to him.
- When it was really bad, Remus wouldn’t wake up until the middle of the night following his transformation; but he always awoke to a drowsy Sirius - with a cushion propped up by the bedside table and and a hand outstretched clasping his. “What are you doing awake at this hour?” He would whisper, combing his tense fingers through Sirius’ dark mane, to which Sirius would mutter something or other about a homework he hadn’t done or a book he was reading: Sirius was a terrible liar. Every single time, Remus would insist: “Pads, I’m fine, stop waiting up for me like this. I need you to sleep and not worry.” Sirius would nod his head, “Okay, okay - I promise.” - but he’d never stop, not even in Azkaban - where he’d perch anxiously by the cold window, staring at the full moon.
- The Marauders would always delegate Remus’ classnotes and homeworks, which he hated, and always tried to cram in the week before his transformation to save his friends the trouble of completing all his work for him. James had unofficially decided to cover Transfiguration, Arithmancy and Potions, Sirius helped with Ancient Runes (though it was admittedly his worst subject), Charms, Divination and DADA, and Peter would pitch in with Astronomy, History of Magic and Herbology. Professors would occasionally receive identical homeworks with the same handwriting - but knew better than to inquire further: McGonagall had already chatted to teachers about leniency for Mr Lupin.
- While Remus was resting in the hospital wing or the dorm, McGonagall would arrange to meet with the other boys: “How is he doing, Mr Potter?” “Have a biscuit, Sirius.” “Mr Pettigrew, I have spoken to Professor Sprout, about your recent absence of homework and ensured she will be more understanding of the situation in the future.” “So, I don’t have detention on Saturday?” As she watched them trail off to check on their friend, she couldn’t stop the smile that softened her serious demeanour. “Alright, Minerva?” Dumbledore would quip, pulling a lemon sherbert from his pocket. She’d smirk, “I have a reputation to uphold, Albus.” and promptly return to her usual affairs.
James: I suppose I do have the slight tendency to be a bit hyperactive at times.
Peter:Suppose?
Remus:Slight?
Lily:“Tendency”?
Sirius: A bit?
Professor McGonagall: At times?!
Best frenemies
Rivals? Colleagues? That’s too easy, why not both?
Gryffindor: Thriller - Michael Jackson (always does the deep voice narration with a perfectly straight face)
Ravenclaw: Time Warp -Rocky Horror Picture Show (knows all the moves)
Hufflepuff: Ghostbusters - Ghostbusters (best air guitar ever)
Slytherin: This is Halloween -Nightmare Before Christmas (high-key knows the whole song)
Gryffindor: pulling pranks on all the other houses, going to haunted houses, dressing in the scariest thing they can find or the sexiest (no in between), digs into the candy with no remorse, always gets super hype for goody bags or full-size candy
Ravenclaw: meme costumes, knowing random facts about Halloween, best Horror Movies (Blair Witch Project, Scream, Halloween, Bates Motel), maps out the best route for trick or treating, sorts out candy the second they get home, dresses up any pets in ridiculous costumes
Hufflepuff: trick or treating with a group of friends, carving pumpkins, making the cutest Halloween treats, wearing the cute costumes, watching Halloween movie classics (Nightmare Before Christmas, Coraline, Ghostbusters, Corpse Bride), eats their candy as they walk
Slytherin: throwing the most bomb Halloween parties, dressing in stunning costumes, best Halloween playlist, coolest decorations (kinda goes with their dungeon), lowkey loves giving the kids candy, loves to watch Rocky Horror Picture Show with the whole house acting as the audience
