I loved that. I really do hope so-- they need each other rather a lot, I think. (And of course it's been said a million times, but the closer we get to HBP-day the more anxious I am about it.)
Sadly, I don't think Remus will step in as Harry's mentor. I think Harry's days of being mentored are nearly done, and I don't think Remus has the emotional wherewithal to do it. Sigh.
You've written all of the things I love about post-OotP Remus. He is there to guide Harry even as Harry is losing his temper and venting all his rage at him. And Remus thinks he's seen this all before, in Sirius, and that's why he knows he can handle this.
I love Remus thinking "haven't I suffered?" because he has, while at the same time, he realizes Harry isn't going to understand that now.
Harry's shaking as well, eyes bright with unshed tears (more anger than grief if Remus were to guess) behind his smudged glasses and skinny shoulders heaving with every ragged breath, and in him, Remus recognizes not only James and Lily, but Sirius, in all his grief and anger and unhappiness.
When Harry flings a dirty mug at his head, he ducks it easily, but his hands are shaking when he bends to pick up the pieces, and he bins it instead of repairing it. Some things can't be fixed, and some things shouldn't be.
Harry's shaking as well, eyes bright with unshed tears (more anger than grief if Remus were to guess) behind his smudged glasses and skinny shoulders heaving with every ragged breath, and in him, Remus recognizes not only James and Lily, but Sirius, in all his grief and anger and unhappiness. He feels something ease in his chest then, because this is their legacy -- this boy and the terrible burden he bears -- and it's Remus's turn to guide him
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That was lovely and evocative.
and it's Remus's turn to guide him.
I loved that. I really do hope so-- they need each other rather a lot, I think. (And of course it's been said a million times, but the closer we get to HBP-day the more anxious I am about it.)
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Sadly, I don't think Remus will step in as Harry's mentor. I think Harry's days of being mentored are nearly done, and I don't think Remus has the emotional wherewithal to do it. Sigh.
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Sigh. Guess I'll just have to keep depending on fanfic, then.
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That's what I'm thinking.
Poor Harry.
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You've written all of the things I love about post-OotP Remus. He is there to guide Harry even as Harry is losing his temper and venting all his rage at him. And Remus thinks he's seen this all before, in Sirius, and that's why he knows he can handle this.
I love Remus thinking "haven't I suffered?" because he has, while at the same time, he realizes Harry isn't going to understand that now.
Oh, I love this.
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Thank you so much! I'm so pleased it works for you.
I would love to believe that HBP-Remus will step up for Harry, but I doubt he will. Sigh.
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Harry's shaking as well, eyes bright with unshed tears (more anger than grief if Remus were to guess) behind his smudged glasses and skinny shoulders heaving with every ragged breath, and in him, Remus recognizes not only James and Lily, but Sirius, in all his grief and anger and unhappiness.
Just beautiful. Gorgeous even.
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Thanks for reading and commenting.
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Harry's shaking as well, eyes bright with unshed tears (more anger than grief if Remus were to guess) behind his smudged glasses and skinny shoulders heaving with every ragged breath, and in him, Remus recognizes not only James and Lily, but Sirius, in all his grief and anger and unhappiness. He feels something ease in his chest then, because this is their legacy -- this boy and the terrible burden he bears -- and it's Remus's turn to guide him
Oh ... God ... *tears*
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Thank you!
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