Rating: PG-13.
Created: April 12th, 2007.
Updated: October 1st, 2007.
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53. Height of Dishonour
Word count: 100
Characters: Remus, James, Peter, Sirius, Lily
Note: Inspired by this little bit in Deathly Hallows, page 81 of the American edition:
"No, I think you're like James," said Lupin, "who would have regarded it as the height of dishonour to mistrust his friends."
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They suspect him.
Sirius has withdrawn entirely - no upfront accusations, no outright damnations, only cold silences.
The rare times Peter speaks, the words are laced with fear.
Lily’s face twists when Remus holds Harry in a way that stops Remus visiting all together.
And James -- James finds him after Order meetings, invites him to dinner, continues to be there on full moons. The message is clear in everything he does: I trust you, Moony, even if they don't.
It should be a comfort, but it stings worst of all; if James cannot convince them, a werewolf stands no chance.
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