Flashback [A Remus Lupin Story]

(26) Hangover

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'Just talk to her' Marlene said.
'I am not sure.' Remus muttered.

They were sitting underneath a tree in a forest.

'Not sure about what?'
'That I should talk to her. All she has done is caused me pain.'

'You know I am right about this.' Marlene said.

Remus didn't reply.

'What's the deal with the room anyways?' Marlene asked. 'Suddenly appearing like that when I asked for it.'

'Happened last time too. I wished for a place where I could be separated from the world and it threw me into darkness.'

'Why did you want to be separated from the world?'

'Oh that's nothing. Just boredom.'

It was more than that.
It had happened when he had found about the kiss.

When he had a fleeting moment of despair.

'This is too solemn. Care for a drink?' Remus asked.
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[Present]
'Remus, where the hell have you been?' James asked munching on some bread.

Sirius who was flicking a stone towards Peter took a 180- turn and sharply faced Remus.

'Brother.' Sirius hugged Remus.

'Uhm okay.' Remus awkwardly patted him.

Remus communicated with James mouthing words.

What's with him?

He heard you and Marlene talking last night

Oh god

Why were you sneaking out anyway with her?

Everybody else had better things to do

'Thats enough, Sirius. Let go.' Remus pulled himself aside.

Remus sat down next to Peter, a considerable distance away from Sirius.

Across a few seats, his eyes followed Mary who was sitting with Dorcas.