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full moon with moon moon [partially open]
Who: Remus Lupin and ???
What: so the full moon's a thing
When: [FORWARD DATED] September 1 - 3
Where: around diagon alley, remus' flat
Warning: Will update as necessary, preemptive warning for usual full-moon injuries.
[starters in comments]
What: so the full moon's a thing
When: [FORWARD DATED] September 1 - 3
Where: around diagon alley, remus' flat
Warning: Will update as necessary, preemptive warning for usual full-moon injuries.
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September 1 - Around Diagon Alley [open]
Some places make excuses, they're not hiring, the position's just been filled (there's all those displaced looking for jobs now too, after all), and so on. Others are more explicit about why they'd rather not so much as glance at his qualifications. A bare few at least allow him to put in an application.
Still, he trudges on, though never to the businesses of friends. Not to look for work, anyway. He'll stop by Lily's apothecary for a chat, but not before tucking his papers into his robes.]
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Well, so long as no one tries to drag him off to the Ministry, anyway.
Remus isn't the face he's expecting to see, but when he nearly bumps into the (much too) young man, Ron stops and does a literal double take.]
Prof-- [He stops mid-word, reminds himself that obviously Remus is not a professor--] Lupin?
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He recalls back to a miavi conversation with a displaced person, one who'd told him they'd known him as a professor at Hogwarts. There's not a lot of other words that come to mind for what the wizard had been about to say, and his looks peg him as a Weasley pretty quickly, so it's not a difficult conclusion to come to... he's displaced, probably one of Bill's younger brothers.
He smiles tiredly, nodding. If Ron's not aware of the current phase of the moon, the dark circles under Remus' eyes might be a hint.] That's me. I'm afraid I don't know your name, though?
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It's Ron. Er, Ron Weasley. I'm...Merlin I don't know how to explain it, this whole thing is...
[He trails off and shakes his head.] I know you, where I'm from. You're usually old, though. Older, I mean. [Excellent save.]
OKAY THIS IS TAKING PLACE ON THE 2ND NOW BECAUSE I'M A DUMMY WHOOPS
You're one of the Displaced. [It's in the Prophet, Ron, everyone knows there's something funky going on with time travel.] I spoke with someone earlier who mentioned you by name, actually. A Hermione Granger.
[A pause.] I've also spoken with one of your older brother's, a few days past. Bill. He's also Displaced.
YOU GOT IT DUDE
How much earlier? Where'd you find her? Was she okay?
[Oh yeah, he adds as an afterthought (sorry Bill):] I've seen Bill already, I know he's not - blimey, ten.
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Just a few hours ago. She's only just arrived, I believe, as she didn't know about the Displacement. She ran out from Knockturn Alley. [And what were you doing near there, Remus?] She seemed fine, if understandably confused, and asked for directions to a library or book shop. I suggested she head to McKinnon's Rare Manuscripts, she may still be there.
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[Fortunately for Remus, Ron's entire brain is taken up with a refrain of find Hermione; maybe later he'll wonder what Lupin was doing about Knockturn Alley. He doesn't seem the sort to enjoy hanging about there. Once Remus explains, though, Ron let's out a chocked laugh.]
A bookstore, really? Bet she asked for a library, didn't she?
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She did.
[He eyes a nearby clock, shifting from one foot to the other anxiously. It's getting late, and he still has things to do before nightfall, and not just because of curfew. He's spent too much time having serendipitous meetings today.]
I think she headed that way, you may run into her if you look. My apologies, but I really need to be going. I'm easy to find on m.i.a.v.i., if you'd like to talk more another time.
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He shakes his head, a quiet laugh stuck in his throat. Hermione is here, and she must be fine because she wanted to go to a library. Bloody hell but he's relieved. That's obviously why he doesn't cotton onto Lupin's impatience faster.]
What - oh, yeah. Yeah, I would - are you all right? [He lifts his hand, like he's starting to reach out, but - well, Remus is a stranger now, and that's a bit weird, isn't it?]
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Remus seems almost surprised at the question, but-- well, he really does look awful today, and he knows it. He brushes off the concern, maybe a little brusquely.] I'm fine, thank you. I really can't stay and chat any longer. It was nice meeting you.
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The brusqueness surprises Ron for all of a second before he reminds himself that young-adult-Lupin doesn't know him at all and Ron would probably by ruder if he was in the same position.]
Sure. I'll talk to you later, then.
[And when he eventually realizes what moon phase he stepped into in 1980, he will realize just what a dope he was. Would bringing chocolate be weird? Ah whatever, he'll figure it out later. For now he just waves, a touch awkwardly, and parts ways with Remus: he's got people to find.]
September 3 - remus' flat [open granted you know where he lives?]
Normally Remus doesn't terribly mind doing things by hand, but he relies more heavily on his magic when he's feeling unwell. Laid out on his uncomfortable couch in his tiny flat, he is not moving unless absolutely necessary. It's a good time as any to get some reading done.
Should you knock at his door any time before half-blood curfew, you'll hear the locks click open followed by Remus' hoarse voice from the other side of the wall telling you to let yourself in. The list of people who would come to see him on a day like this (and actually bother to knock) is very short, and all of them are either relatives, close friends, or ministry officials he'd have no choice but to let in anyway.]
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He can't think about that now. In his hands he carries a box of chocolate frogs and a bottle of firewhiskey. It was the normal post-moon aftercare special. Peter hasn't forgotten and he hopes Remus recognizes it.
Peter knocks on the door, waiting to hear the click of the lock before letting himself in. "Moony?" he calls, not seeing Remus on the couch right away. "Are you all right there? It's me. Thought you could use a pick me up."
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[Peter's not the only one that misses how things were at Hogwarts, the four of them running around together under the full moon. It can't be like that anymore, though. Honestly, Sirius and James shouldn't even be joining him, and he's not sure how much it helps, in such tight quarters. Full moons are getting worse and worse again, like they did before the Marauders figured out their animagus forms, leaving him more injured, more drained, every time.
He carefully shifts on the couch to make room for Peter, sitting properly instead of laying length-wise along it. There are signs of Sirius having been there earlier, mainly in that Remus is surrounded in pillows and blankets and has a cup of tea and a sandwich on the side-table next to him, all things he would likely neglect to do on his own.]
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He supposed he and Remus were similar in that respect.]
How are you feeling? You look... better than I expected. At least you made it through in one piece.
[Peter smiles and offers Remus a bit of chocolate.]
Did James and Sirius visit?
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He shrugs, accepting the chocolate with a smile. He is a man of simple needs and wants.]
Don't I always? I'll be fine. [Never mind that more of him is bandaged than the month before, and that keeps being true every time. He slowly opens the chocolate frog.]
Yeah. Pads spent the night. [It doesn't seem like it helped much, though, except in that he was right there once Remus transformed back.]
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Glad Padfoot could stick around. At least the flat is big enough for the both of you. [He feels a twinge of jealousy. He wouldn't take up much space at all. He'd love to be there, to spend the full moon just as they always had. It just wasn't fair.]
How 'bout I pour us both a drink, yeah? Cups in the cupboard?
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He huffs sardonically.] Barely. I mean, this part of it, sure... [But this isn't the part of the flat where he transforms. If he had to live in the room he chained himself up in every full moon, he might actually go mad. He needs the separation, even if it's only by way of a door. Out of sight, out of mind.]
Yeah, same as always. Thank you, Pete.
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If the other room is so small, maybe you should set up a room expander charm. [Ask me. I'm small enough and careful. Ask me.] That way all three of you could fit more comfortably. [You won't, will you? And not because of the curfew. You won't because you don't want me there. Not anymore. Maybe not ever.] As long as the safety precautions are there, I'm sure the Ministry wouldn't mind.
[Peter carries the two glasses of whiskey over and hands one to Remus. He clinks the glasses together before taking a sip.]
I've a few contacts in the Ministry, you know. I could make a few calls.
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[He shakes his head, taking a short sip after Peter clinks their glasses.] I don’t know if I want them questioning why I felt the need to expand the room. [And they will question it. He changes the damn curtains in his living room and there’s questions, every little thing treated with the utmost suspicion.
And of course, it’s highly illegal for anyone to be in the room with him on the night of the full moon, animagus forms or no. (And guess what the Trace would pick up on Peter, not that Remus knows there’s an issue there.)] I do appreciate the offer, though.
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You should still think about it. The Ministry is shit, but it's always been that way. Not everyone in it is a raging arse. Maybe all it takes is just one person to look the other way. At least you'd be more comfortable in a larger room. No one would have to know of the other reasons.
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It's right there in the damn title. Control.] Well, with the restraints, I can't exactly move around as is. A bigger room wouldn't help with that. [Has Peter even seen the shackles? Remus doesn't think he's ever had cause to go into the room he transforms in, since he can't join them on full moons, and Remus himself certainly doesn't go in there unless he has to. He hadn't had to use any restraints during full moons at the Shack, but a lot changed after they graduated. It's just another injury, really, the marks they leave on his wrists and ankles.] So it'd be a suspicious thing to ask for.
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If you get a raging arse at the Ministry, you should let me know. I've a bag full of Howlers just waiting to go off. They may just mysteriously find their way into the stupid git's office.
[Peter smiled.]Honestly, though, if you need anything. Anything. Let me know, yeah? You'd be doing me a favor. My Mum is breathing down my neck most days.
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[Maybe the drink's getting to him already, or maybe it's just the exhaustion, but he sinks further down on the couch, feeling heavy and-- floppy.] You don't only have to come over when I need something, you know. If you want to get away, we can meet somewhere. Have lunch, or something.
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Oi, Moony, d'you want some tea?
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He looks up from his book, glancing over at Sirius, who looks far too at home in his kitchen. There's a flutter of something warm he doesn't want to admit to.] Sounds good, if you're making some.
[It's a good thing he'd managed to restock his cupboards before nightfall the previous day.] I hope I'm not keeping you from anything.
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Just about to put the kettle on. [Which he does. See, he's learned some Muggle things, thanks to his friends. There's that bark of a laugh in response.] Am I ever doing anything?
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Other than generally causing havoc? [There's a smile, through the exhaustion.]
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He can't even fully explain why Sirius choosing to have nothing to do but work on his bike most days irritates him, but it does. And then he wonders if Sirius is only here because he has nothing else to do, and oh bloody fucking hell why is he always like this? Can't just be grateful for one day, can you Lupin?
He shrinks into himself even more, if that's even possible.] Right... [A pause] If you'd rather do that, I can take it from here. You've already done plenty for me. [He doesn't want Sirius to go, but...]
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Not that I mind it, either.
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If you'd like. I don't mind talking to you, Moony. Or sitting. Whatever you're up for.
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Oi! Moony. Sorry I'm late. But I brought you something to eat.
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He was actually having a bit of a nap as James barged in, and the smell of food starts to wake him before James' voice finishes the job. He groans, shifting to sit up against the mound of pillows behind him again. Every part of him aches at the movement.]
Hey, Prongs. S'alright. You didn't have to. [He rubs at his eyes tiredly, making the standard protests. His stomach disagrees; food is absolutely a necessary tribute for anyone wishing to enjoy his company right now.]
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[James rolls his eyes when his friend's stomach growls and hands over the bag he's carrying. Here. Eat. Be merry. Look a little bit less like death warmed over. There's nothing he can do about how hard the transformation affects Remus. He can change into a stag, and he can run the forest with him (or he did, they haven't done it in over a year thanks to the curfew) and he can bring all the food he wants-- but he can't stop it. So sometimes he overcompensates.]
Pads leave already?
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Once he's piled half of it onto his plate, he pushes the rest of it towards James. Don't make him eat alone, he'll feel guilty.]
He left when I fell asleep earlier, I think. [Which is fine. Remus doesn't expect him to stay, he's boring enough company the day after the full moon when he's conscious. Of course Padfoot would leave soon after he drifted off.]
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she comes bearing a couple of potions, one for headaches and general aches and pains, and one for any lingering nausea. it's the least she can do - she knows that the boys are at least useful for food and other creature comforts so potions are usually her monthly forte.
still, knocking, she rocks side to side once before letting herself in, practically vibrating with the news that she has to tell him. a son and a grandson. imagine. ] Remus?
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Thank Merlin, he's itching for a conversation topic that's nothing to do with full moons or how terrible he looks and feels right now.] Hi, Lily. Thanks for coming by.
[He shifts to make room on the couch, not completely able to hide a wince at the movement.]
September 2 - Knockturn Alley [open]
He keeps his head down, for all intents and purposes unnoticeable on his way to the dingy storefront that is his destination. It's an apothecary, and as one can imagine from it's location, the potions and ingredients offered are not strictly above-board. Remus is not here to buy, though, he's here to sell.
And what could Remus be offering of value on this fine day? Why, nothing more than a few vials of werewolf blood, taken at the height of it's potency. It's not something he makes a habit of, only resorting to it when there's little choice, but he's been too long without steady work and expenses are piling. He just needs enough to make it til he has a paycheck again.
Not like it's hurting anyone. It's certainly not legal, but little that happens in Knockturn is. It's a quick process, certainly nowhere near as painful as what he'll go through later that night, and he's out the door with a heavier coin purse than he entered with. Enough to cover the month's rent and perhaps a week of food, if he's very careful.
He makes his way out from Knockturn the same way he came in. Casually, trying to keep as unnoticeable as possible.]
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His hood is still raised, naturally, but Lucius can still make out a few features underneath. Enough to make an educated guess who is interestingly emerging from a section of Wizarding London that is not exactly known for the aboveboard.]
A curious place for you to be, I would think.
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There's a twitch of panicked thought, that maybe he should be run, but-- don't be ridiculous, Lupin. It's not against the law just to be there, and Remus certainly doesn't have any Dark objects on his person. The only evidence is an unusually heavy coin purse.
It's fine, he's fine. A little paranoid and combative from the full moon, but fine. He takes a breath.]
Are you accusing me of something, Mr. Malfoy?
[The fact that he's meeting Lucius' gaze is practically a challenge in itself but he puts a lot of care into sounding as mild as ever, expression neutral even as his muscles tense under his weathered, slightly too short robes.]
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But then, he's also a registered werewolf, and that makes him more notable.]
Is there something to accuse you of, Mr. Lupin?
[The moon will be full that night, he thinks. Remus must be in an interesting mood from that. For a moment he considers attempting charm - they are supposed to cultivate more to the Ministry's side, in this time when minority opposition is growing more vocal, but then...even clearly poor and without resources, Lupin isn't likely to fall for it. No, there are better candidates.]
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Not as such, so if you have no business with me, I'll be on my way. I have errands that must be finished before nightfall, I'm sure you understand.
[It's not a tactic he prefers, but reminding people of the imminent transformation is usually enough for them to leave him alone.]
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I daresay you do. No, I would not want to keep you out too late, Mr. Lupin.
[ All sorts of trouble with that, after all, and Lucius suspects he'd find it only briefly amusing. ]
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He inclines his head in what could pass for a polite farewell, and the fact that it felt like he had to get permission to dismiss himself curls bitter in his gut. He shouldn't have to feel that way, but he's all too aware the ease with which someone like Lucius could make his life hell just for a bit of rudeness in the street. He wouldn't even have to lift a finger.]
Good day, Mr. Malfoy.