A Book And A Boy ( Young Remus X Reader )

Regret And Resignation

(Y/N POV)

It was a cold Wednesday afternoon. The past week I had been staying away from the other marauders, especially Remus.

That night in the pub, I had watched him ask out another girl. I thought Lily would be right? Maybe he was looking for an excuse not to ask me. I didn't care, whatever we had was just shattered into a million pieces.

"Hey y/n we have C.O.M.C next". Lily had said snapping me back to reality.

It was usually one of my favourite classes but now it was freezing cold outside, and of course the other marauders were in that class as well.

I knew Lily had felt bad for me, she had seen everything with her own eyes. When Remus tried to talk to her on Monday she had cussed him out.

Walking through the grounds to the class I could hear their laughter far from me. Out of spite I discreetly took out my wand, casting about 50 snow balls at them.

"Oh, look at those birds".

"That's a big flock".

"Hey Moony what species is that?"

"I don't think those are birds".

"Their flying right at us".

"Oh Wormtail no their not-*SMACK*

"NOT MY FACE".

I heard their cry's as they were all pummelled by an endless amount of snowballs. I tried my best to ignore the guilty feeling in my gut. Though I still smiled a bit with the satisfaction.

When the class had arrived in the grove, the guys were still dusting the snow off of themselves. I was very proud of myself.

Professor Kettleburn had brought two familiar faces into the class with him today. The two hippogriffs were both playing happily in the snow. I remembered them from the detention I had gotten back in September. I also remembered the feeling of flying one with Remus, I brushed the thought off.

Kettleburn had each student take turns courting the hippogriffs, though most students were very reluctant.

It was my turn, I was still nervous, but the hippogriff walked towards me instead. I was a bit shocked but only pet it's head and fed it a small sugar cube.

"He remembers you". kettleburn said with a smile. I could feel Remus' eyes on me, he was probably remembering the same things I had, but what did it matter to him anyway?

The class ended and Lily had caught up to me as we walked through the corridors enjoying the warmth of the castle.

"What did Kettleburn mean by he remembers you"? She asked, while I remembered I had never told her about the detention, maybe I didn't want to anymore.

"Oh it's nothing". I lied, as she only sighed and we continued in through the corridors.

"Hey! Hey y/n!" I heard someone calling me from behind. I turned around to see Regulus jogging towards me.

"I tried to find you earlier but you had already left". He said as he caught up to me. I noticed his face was going pink.

"I was um wondering if you'd like to go to the ball with me?" He asked while smiling at his shoes. I thought for a moment, Remus didn't want to go with me. I already knew Reg.

I looked around at the passing students, and there was Remus, Making direct eye contact with me. I showed no emotion. I looked back to Reg

"Why not?" I smiled back at him, while he looked up.

"Perfect!- I mean good, great". He said flustered. "I'll see you later". He smiled before walking back down the corridor.

"Your going with him?" Lily whispered as we began to walk to the library.

"No one else has asked me". I snapped back, she bit her cheek, she knew I was right but didn't know what to say in response.

(Remus POV)

I felt my stomach drop. I had planned to tell Hannah  her mistake, and talk to y/n. That was no use now, she was going with someone else. She didn't seemed fazed at all.

I had messed everything up. James, Sirius and Peter didn't seem very shocked, but still seemed a bit sad about what had happened. I had told them how much I liked her.

I began to walk away when I heard a few small squeaks from down the hall. James looked very exited.

(Lily POV)

I walked with y/n down the corridor when I felt a small tug on my robes.

"Lily Evans!" The small house elf squeaked as I turned around.

"Would you like to attend the ball with Mr. James Potter?" The house elf continued. "He is very handsome and brilliant!"

I looked to y/n who was just as confused as I was. I looked around the room making eye contact with James, who was trying to hide behind a trophy shelf.

"Yea, um ok". I shrugged, as the house elf then shot off fireworks in the corridor.

The halls were alight with sparks and small pops, I looked around with a smile. The other students all laughing and enjoying the show. James came out from behind the shelf and began walking towards me with a stupid smile.

"POTTER!"

(Y/N POV)

McGonagal came striding down the hall towards the commotion.

"DETENTION!" She screeched at him while he went pale. She then scowled at the rest of the students.

"Away!" She waved everyone off in different directions while the fireworks died down into nothing.

James still looked a bit shaken but just shook it off and smiled wide at Lily.

"FINALLY!" He said happily.

"Don't make me change my mind". She said through narrowed eyes before James nodded quickly and took off down the hall.

"Y/n, I'm just gonna go back to the dorm. I need to mentally process this decision". Lily said as I laughed. She left towards the stairs as I began to head to the library on my own.

I entered the library, it was relatively quiet. Only a few first years, and 7th years were roaming the shelves.

I was browsing a section of books when an eye poked out from the other side of the shelf. I jumped a little, though when I saw who it belonged to I narrowed my eyes.

Sirius walked out from behind the shelf. I stood still, examining him.

"Y/n please listen". He said pleadingly as I looked him up in down.

"No, you don't understand how done I am with this bullshit?" I snapped. "He can never make up his mind! One second he likes me, the next he's pushing me away, and then he's asking another girl to the ball".

Sirius looked at his shoes, as I just scoffed and decided to leave the library. I just wanted to cool off.