All I Want (Remus Lupin/reader)

chapter fourteen

Peace had settled in at Shell Cottage like dust after a battle. Everyone had fallen into their own little worlds and would come together during meal times. You and Remus were no different. You spent most of the time together but you would occasionally go off and speak to your friends. You wanted to savor the moments you had with Remus and the other guests of the house.

Hermione, Ron, and Harry always told you the newest additions to their plans and if anything had happened that was noteworthy. Just last night Griphook had agreed to get them into Gringotts. This meant that the four of them often occupied the farthest room in the house so they "wouldn't be spied on."

When Hermione wasn't available to chat you would sit with Luna and Dean in the living room. Luna was made aware of what happened to her father soon after arriving. She seemed disappointed in her father's attempt to get Harry arrested but she understood his reasoning.

Dean wasn't up for much talking, but would indulge you in what he was up to before Malfoy's Manor ever so often. He seemed to be missing Seamus more than anything. He had stayed at the school and remained there to Dean's knowledge.

......

The sun was going down at the cottage and the sky was a nice burnt orange. You sat on the grass and admired the breeze that flowed through the air. You weren't alarmed when you heard footsteps behind you. It was Remus. He stood next to you and looked out across the water. The sun reflected on his face and made him appear younger, more carefree.

"Would you like to dance?" he asked.

"Dance? There's no music playing..."

"You don't need music to dance. Here," he held out his hand and helped you up. He put his arms around your waist and you wrapped your arms around his neck. You placed your head against his chest and listened to the gentle thump of his heartbeat. You both swayed together, body pressed against one another. It was moments like these that you never wanted to end.

"I love you," you whispered.

"And I love you."

Remus was always gentle and kind to you no matter what. After a few minutes, which seemed short to you, Remus pulled back and kissed you. It was a tender and slow kiss, the kind that made your heart melt. He intertwined your fingers and walked back to the cottage, opening the door for you on the way.

"You two are lovely dancers," Luna complimented.

"She is, isn't she?" Remus said. You laughed and let go of his hand, moving to sit beside Hermione on the couch.

Ever since last night Harry had insisted that they flesh out all the details as soon as possible. They had been cooped up in the back room every hour of the day, only coming out when necessary.

"How's it going?" you asked.

"Swimmingly really. This just... needs a lot of preparation and I don't think we have the time. There are so many things that could go wrong. Y/N... what if we don't make it?"

"Oh 'Mione I'm sure you will. You three are brilliant. You've gotten this far haven't you? Have faith in the boys and Griphook."

"If only I could be as sure as you..."

"I'm positive you'll be alright. Besides, you have an inside source helping you."

"Yes, that's true." She paused before standing up, "I guess I should get back there."

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About a week later you were helping Fleur in the kitchen when Remus and Bill came in. They had grown very close in the time you had been here. They were basically best friends now. When Remus wasn't with you, he was with Bill. They both seemed to be quite engaged in conversation as they sat down at the table.