merlinsbeard (merlinsbeard) wrote in notanother,
@ 2012-11-20 02:52:00

Merlin was still suspicious of Remus J. Lupin. His next door neighbour. He frowned to himself and then at the door separating their rooms. He tapped his fingers against the book he was reading, then pushed himself up from the bed. He had to check on the other man. Just in case.

He knocked on the door once and then pushed it open, walking into Remus's room.

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mycardigan
2012-11-20 07:41 am UTC (link)

"Why wouldn't I?" Remus asked, frowning a little. "I want to help you because I don't believe that anyone should be tortured the way your father tortures you. I don't believe anyone should hurt like that."

He shook his head. "I've seen people who've lost their minds to Cruciatus. If I can do anything to prevent someone from having that happen to them, then I should. I want to help because it's the right thing to do."

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	merlinsbeard 2012-11-20 07:44 am UTC (link)
	"You told the son of Tom Riddle that you can do magic. And you are basically saying bad things about him in the process." Merlin pointed out, not feeling as strong and witty as he usually did. He reached up and brushed his fingers gently through Remus's hair. It was soft. "Don't you think that's dangerous?" (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

mycardigan
2012-11-20 07:57 am UTC (link)

"Yes," Remus said. "I know it is. Dangerous and possibly foolish, but it's a calculated risk. Like I said, offering to help you is the right thing to do."

He looked Merlin over. He really didn't seem like he was planning on running through the halls denouncing Remus as a traitor. "Besides, when I was eleven Greyback tried to have me enrolled in Hogwarts. Not a very likely request, asking to have a werewolf attend a magic school, but Greyback has always been very fond of me. So it's on record that I have some magical ability."

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	merlinsbeard 2012-11-20 09:25 pm UTC (link)
	Merlin wasn't sure of what was going on. How Remus even knew how to use his abilities. He bit at his bottom lip for a moment, concentrating on his thoughts to try and clear his head. To calm down. "I could teach you." Merlin told him quietly. "I could teach you how to use your magic and you could teach me how to block out my father." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

mycardigan
2012-11-20 09:33 pm UTC (link)

Remus gave Merlin a surprised look when he offered to help teach him how to use his magic. Remus knew a lot more than he was letting on. Alastor had tutored him, and Sirius had kept helping him learn after Alastor's death. He still had a lot to learn, though.

"All right," he agreed, holding his hand out to Merlin. "You teach me to use my magic and I'll teach you how to keep your father out." It was a good deal. If Merlin taught a werewolf to use magic, he couldn't go around telling Remus's secrets to everyone. He'd be at risk himself.

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	merlinsbeard 2012-11-20 09:40 pm UTC (link)
	Merlin still had a headache, but it was slowly going away. He thought that the chocolate may have been helping with that. He rubbed at his temple for a moment, then sat back. "Would you like dinner?" Merlin asked as he snapped his fingers. "I can get you anything you'd want. The elves can fetch it. Even if you want something from the Hogshead." (Reply to this)(Parent)(Thread)

mycardigan
2012-11-20 09:45 pm UTC (link)

"Dinner would be nice," Remus said, nodding. Chocolate was a cure for almost everything. Of course it was helping with Merlin's headache. "Especially if you stay where you are and don't move around too much. You need to rest."

He smiled. "I'm a werewolf. We're not known for being picky about what we eat. I'm fine with whatever you'd like. You're the one who's recovering for torture." Merlin was nothing like Sirius and Regulus, but they were Remus's only real experience with normal people. "Fish and chips, maybe? Grease is good comfort food."

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	merlinsbeard 2012-11-20 09:50 pm UTC (link)
	"I've never had fish and chips." Merlin admitted as he looked back at Remus. He frowned to himself for a moment and then nodded, ordering them both some beer and fish and chips. Laying back against Remus's pillows, Merlin looked at Remus. "Will you hold me?" (Reply to this)(Parent)

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