*cross posted on Tumblr and Ao3* "but only in their dreams can men be truly free. 'twas always thus and always thus will be." Amidst the ancient stone halls of Hogwarts Academy, the air buzzes with excitement and anticipation as students gather for the annual convocation. Sixteen-year-old Remus Lupin stands on the cusp of a new chapter, feeling the weight of tradition and expectation pressing down on him. As a transfer student from Beauxbatons, he grapples with feelings of inadequacy and anxiety, unsure if he belongs among the legacy of illustrious families like the Potters and Blacks. While Remus strives to find his place, Sirius Black wrestles with the demands of a mother who insists on controlling his every choice, forcing him into a mold he struggles to break free from. Their paths intertwine in a turbulent whirlwind of friendship, loyalty, and the pressure to uphold family names. As they navigate the complexities of school life, the budding dynamics between them and their peers reveal the struggles of adolescence-balancing ambition with identity, and the quest for acceptance amidst the shadows of their families' expectations.
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