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(SIRIUS IS IN BOLD)

(REMUS IS IN ITALICS) 

Wednesday 19th November 

[12.01] Oh my days sluggy is so BORING 

Please save me prongsy 

[12.02] hey, don't be mean to sluggy 

im sure he means well 

[12.02] Since when were you in the business of defending slughorn?

[12.03] im not entirely sure who that is 

[12.04] What are you talking about? 

James he has been teaching us for the past three months.

[12.14] not sure who James is either but it's definitely not me 

sorry stranger 

[12.15] You better not be joking right now prongs 

[12.16] yeah, still not me 

[12.16] Oh 

Well sorry for disturbing you fellow stranger 

New phone, you see 

[12.18] that's alright 

hope sluggy isn't too boring for you 

[12.19] Oh he will be 

[3.33] I have to ask 

who is sluggy? slughorn? is that his actual name? 

[3.35] Hello again stranger 

Slughorn is a lecturer at my uni and he is incredibly boring 

Yes that is his actual name 

Surname to be exact 

[3.36] ah 

I see 

[3.36] Any further questions? 

[3.37] no no that will be all 

[4.10] okay actually I lied 

prongsy? prongs? James? are these the same person? 

[4.13] Wow you just can't stay away 

I see I've charmed you already 

[4.16] less charmed, more intrigued 

[4.17] Oh don't lie to yourself, everyone is charmed by me 

[4.20] I see you still haven't answered my questions 

[4.21] Yes they are the same person

James is my best mate/brother/housemate/loml

His nickname is prongs

Also known as prongsy  

That answer your questions?

[4.23] id say its created more actually 

a lot to unpack there 

[4.25] Ask away, random number 

[4.26] going to breeze past the slightly incestuous relationship with James 

and ask why prongs?

[4.26] Well, one time during a prank at boarding school he got his head stuck in a stag's head with antlers that was hanging on our headmaster's wall

Therefore

Prongs was born 

[4.27] interesting 

[4.28] Yes, we thought it was 

[4.45] Am I allowed any information about *your* life then, stranger?

[4.47] no I shall remain mysterious 

[4.48] Oh I see 

But you can't pretend your head isn't swimming with questions about my intriguing life 

[4.50] your intriguing life, hm? 

[4.50] Yes 

[4.51] I must admit, the concept of boarding school is ever so slightly intriguing 

[4.52] Only slightly?

[4.54] 'ever so' slightly

you're pushing it now 

[4.55] What do you want to know? 

[4.56] well, firstly

are you rich?

[4.57] Yes  

[4.57] hmm 

but you're not old, ill assume, as you're a uni student  

[5.00] If you're counting 20 as 'not old' then, yes

[5.03] interesting 

isn't boarding school like, a bit outdated?

[5.07] Not for my rich, supremacist parents, no. 

[5.08] okay yeah makes sense 

[7.36] im 19

if you were wondering 

[7.38] I was actually 

I know the mysterious thing was a joke but it is becoming true 

[7.39] who said I was joking 

I am mysterious and nonchalant 

[7.40] Okay, calm down 

I don't know about nonchalant, all you've done is question me about my very interesting life

[7.45] who can blame me when you start spouting names like slughorn and prongs 

[7.47] I mean, I really can't blame you 

I am a very interesting and intriguing person 

[7.48] you're also very self confident 

[7.49] And I have every right to be 

I know you don't know what I look like, and believe me stranger that is a shame for you, but I have every reason to be a cocky arsehole

[7.52] proving my point I see 

[7.53] I shall never pretend to be what I am not 

[7.54] which is what? humble? 

[7.54] Oh, you wound me 

[10.17] So, do you have a name? 

[10.46] Stranger? 

[11.32] Okay, bye then 

Whatever 

Thursday 20th November 

[9.05] christ you are impatient 

you know normal people sleep at that time?

[11.03] Who at our age is going to sleep before 10 and waking up at 9?

[11.10] people who have classes? 

you are a uni student too, are you not? 

[11.11] Aw, you remembered 

[11.15] you are very irritating 

[11.17] Cute ;)

[11.18] what. 

[11.20] Are you going to answer my question then?

[11.30] what question?

[11.32] Do you have a name? 

[11.36] no 

[11.37] Har har, very funny 

[11.40] thank you, I get told that a lot 

[11.45] You're a uni student too then? 

[11.53] what?

oh 

yeah I did say that didn't I 

{11.56] What course do you do? 

[12.01] I fear telling you would ruin my mysterious nonchalant persona 

[12.03] No worries, dear friend, I will go first. 

I do art

Will you at least tell me if you are single or joint honours? 

[12.07] oh, so we're friends now? 

[12.15] Well, I keep talking and you keep replying 

So I'm going with yes 

[12.19] oh goodie 

[12.21] You're very sarcastic 

[12.22] am I?

I hadn't noticed 

[12.25] There you go again 

[12.30] my lord are you still going? 

[12.32] I never stop. 

Actually, wormtail is asking who I keep texting 

[12.35] Im sorry

wormtail?

[12.37] Another boarding school tale

Perhaps for another day 

[12.38] silly me

should've guessed 

you posh twats and your nicknames 

[4.12] If I try and guess your course will you tell me if I get it right?

[4.16] christ here we go again 

[4.16] I'm taking that as a yes! 

So 

Hmmmm

Art?

[4.17] no

[4.18] Hm

Chemistry?

[4.20] ew no 

[4.20] Definitely not STEM related then, got it. 

Drama?

[4.21] no

[4.22] Film? 

[4.22] no

[4.23] History?

[4.23] half right 

im joint hons

[4.24] OO fun 

Okay uhh 

English? 

[4.25] mhm

[4.25] Lit or Lang?

[4.28] guess 

[4.30] Lit? 

[4.30] well done, genius 

[4.32] Well, well

Who would've guessed 

[4.33] well, if you knew me, it's actually very predictable 

[4.35] Well, that is exactly what I'm trying to do 

Get to know you.

[4.40] yes but why 

[4.42] I seem to recall you were the one who first started asking questions

[4.45] ah yes 

so I did 

[9.23] Goodnight, mysterious history/English lit person 

[9.30] night, art bitch 

Friday 21st November 

[9.12] There is something about my dear head of course, Minnie, on a Friday 9am lecture that really boosts my weekend spirit 

[9.15]  Minnie? 

do you have nicknames for all of your lecturers? 

[9.18] Yes, yes I do. 

[9.20] wait, Minnie? 

[9.25] That is what I said, yes

[9.34] as in minerva mcgonagall?

[9.37] Er yes 

Why.

And how. 

[9.43] im in her classes on Wednesdays 

[9.45] No way 

[9.46] yes way. 

[9.48] So I guess we're at the same uni then 

[9.50] Hogwarts, right? 

[9.51] Yes.

That's really weird 

[9.53] yeah I feel violated actually 

does that mean the boarding school you went to was Hogwarts academy? 

[9.56] Yes. Yes, it does, stalker 

[10.00] im not a stalker, that was a fair assumption 

[10.02] Potato potato

[10.05] you can't use that expression over text, it doesn't have the same effect 

[10.07] Whatever 

This is so scary though... we could have met 

[10.08] god I hope not 

[10.10] All the more reason for you to tell me your name. 

[10.13] no, sorry

I don't associate with people that do art degrees

[10.15] Oh, aren't you funny 

[10.17] so you keep saying

[11.30] so if you went to Hogwarts academy...

[11.32] Yes...?

[11.35] do you happen to know Mary Macdonald? 

[11.38] I do actually yeah. 

How do you know her...

[11.41]  unimportant 

[11.43] Oh come on

You can't say that and then just not tell me 

[11.44] okay fine 

she's like kind of my ex 

[11.45] She's what. 

[11.45] I use the term ex loosely 

I mean we were like 

casually 

yk 

[11.46] Fucking? 

[11.47] yeah

[11.49] Wow

How mysterious 

When was this?

[11.53] uhh 

end of first year I think

so a few months ago 

[11.57] Does this mean you're a guy then? 

[12.00] yes 

and you? 

[12.02] Yes, also a guy 

[12.05] thrilling 

[3.20] So when you say casual...

[3.21] here we go again

[3.23] I'm just wondering exactly how this relationship worked. 

How long was it for?

Dare I ask how it was? 

[3.28] a couple months I think 

no you daren't 

it was casual idk 

we weren't really telling people to be honest

how well exactly do you know her

[3.31] She's like kind of in my friend group

Like extended friend group 

[3.32] hm okay 

you don't happen to know Lily Evans?

[3.35] Not that I know of, no 

[3.40] okok

[3.41] Not another one of your conquests is it?

[3.43] oh christ no 

she's my best friend 

she's friends with Mary as well so I just wondered 

[3.46] I see 

[9.47] Heloo strabge msn on my phoen

[9.50] pardon 

[9.51] Hello!!!!

[9.52] hello?

[9.58] Hoe r u on this fien evenigng??]]

[10.00] I am okay 

and hoe are you?

[10.01] I am at teh pub!

[10.03] yes I guessed you might've been 

[10.05] Marlen keeps buying me ditnkd

SHe's a bad inkfunev 

Bad bad

[10.06] you know you don't have to accept those drinks?

[10.06] Whoo m I to say no to a freeeee shot?????

[10.07] understandable I suppose 

[10.10] Anywya 

Wyd???

[10.03] watching films with lily 

[10.04] FUn!!

[10.05] it is 

[10.06] Will u stikl not tel me ur name??

[10.08] no 

[10.09] Il find our one day

We hav mutual friends  

[10.11] its like a puzzle for you

[10.12] Ugh

Your so difficult 

[10.14] *youre 

[10.18] Shut uo

I'm drunk 

[10.19] ok ok, ill let you off

[10.21] Thx stranger xx

[11.35] I'm homeeee

[11.36] oh, I am so relieved to hear that 

[11.37] Thought yo would b 

[11.38] go to sleep, stranger 

[11.40] If you dont want ro share names

Call me Padfoot 

[11.42] another boarding school antic?

[11.43] Ofc 

You jniwus poshos 

Late night for you isn't  it Granda 

[11.44] shut up

its a Friday, im letting lose 

[11.45] How daring 

[11.45] I am actually going to go to sleep now

you should too

drink water 

[11.46] Goodnight stranger 

[11.47] goodnight padfoot

[11.48] Ash ypue use dat nickname 

[11.49] shut up

insufferable 

[11.49] HEHE 

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(SIRIUS IS IN BOLD) 

(REMUS IS IN ITALICS)

(LILY IS NORMAL)

Saturday 22nd November 

[9.05] rise and shine, oh hungover one 

[10.31] Actually be quiet.

Prongs has already tried to make me go on a run 

That man is insane 

[10.35] was he out with you last night?

[10.36] YES

He's just a machine who doesn't get hangovers 

In my old age, I am weak

You should've seen me at my prime. 

[10.37] and when was that?

[10.37] Hm.

Must've been maybe 14, 15?

[10.38] you got away with that at boarding school?

wow.

[10.39] I'm a bad boy rebel, what can I say?

And I got many detentions 

But I was with the rest of the marauders usually so it wasn't too bad

[10.40] im sorry.

the marauders?

[10.40] Oh, yeah that's what we call ourselves

[10.41] who's we 

[10.42] Me, prongs and wormtail

[10.43] of course

silly question 

and you're padfoot?

[10.44] That's me ;) 

[10.45] this is a gang 

you're in a gang 

[10.47] A gang of buddies!

[10.48] with weird nicknames 

who pull off heists 

(like stealing deer heads)

and crime

(like underage drinking)

earning them punishment 

(detention)

sounds like a gang to me. 

[10.50] Okay, wow. 

Firstly, I don't think you've ever said so much

Secondly, I'm shocked that you remember all of that

[10.51] of course I do

I have an excellent memory 

[10.52] Of course you do

What can't you do

[10.53] many things 

[10.55] I think we need to get you a nickname

[10.56] what. 

[10.57] Well I need something to call you

I can't just keep calling you stranger 

Plus, you know my nickname 

[10.58] well I didn't ask to know that 

plus I dont really have any nicknames 

[11.00] Well that's okay, I can give you one 

Why are you so insistent on not telling me your name anyway 

[11.04] you could be an old pedo for all I know

[11.05] Well, I'm not

You know my uni and my course

Even Mary 

[11.08] I suppose 

[12.30] SO what are your plans today then?

[12.43] im working 

you know that thing that people have to do when they dont have rich parents?

[12.47] Hm, actually, no I'm not aware of such a concept

Where do you work?

[12.48] you dont seriously expect me to answer that 

[12.50] Okay, yeah fair enough 

What do you do then?

[12.56] if I am to remain mysterious I fear I can't tell you

[12.59] Oh come off it 

I think we're past mysterious 

[1.13] er no 

I think I am still very mysterious 

[1.20] Sure mate

Sure you are 

[1.21] remus, who on earth are you talking to? 

you're never this distracted at work 

[1.22] no one 

[1.23] stop trying to be mysterious 

you just put your phone down in a strop. 

[1.25] doesn't matter

hes unimportant 

[1.27] he?

who. 

don't make me come over there. 

[1.28] piss off and start doing your job 

[1.29] stop glaring at me 

and do you see any customers over here? 

it's dead 

[1.31] cafe workers are not supposed to fraternise with book shop workers 

[1.32] you're ridiculous 

and I will find out who it is 

so you might as well tell me now. 

[1.33] oh look, a customer that needs my help 

goodbye lilith! 

[1.34] you're so annoying 

[4.48] So I've been thinking about this nickname thing 

[5.00] christ, here we go 

[5.02] I was thinking maybe grandpa?

Because that's how I imagine you

[5.05] okay wow 

why do you imagine me like that?

[5.07] You go to bed early 

You wake up early 

You take History and English Lit which are very boring and old 

You speak like an old person 

And I just imagine you look, you know, Grandpa-y

[5.10] how often are you imagining what I look like 

[5.12] Quite often 

[5.13] im nothing special 

im afraid you'd be disappointed 

[5.15] That's not how I imagine you 

[5.16] well how do you imagine me?

[5.18] Hmmmm

Your hair has a slight curl, you're quite tall and fully gorgeous 

[5.19] I dont know what gave you that impression

but fair play the first two aren't far off

[5.20] I'm actually a psychic 

Oh and you don't go out much for a uni student 

[5.21] you've only known me for a few days 

and im actually going out tonight thank you very much 

[5.22] Awh, they're letting Grandad out the old people home for a night out 

[5.23] shut up you're actually insufferable 

[5.24] So you've said 

[8.31] send immediate help 

[8.34] Are you okay?

[8.35] Mary is here 

im really not drunk enough for this 

[8.37] Oh wow 

That is fantastic 

[8.38] no it's not wtf 

what do I do 

[8.39] I have many questions 

Who broke whose heart? 

[8.40] you're so dramatic 

there was no breaking of hearts

[8.41] Okay so I assume it was you then 

[8.42] well yes it was me that ended things 

but it was mostly mutual 

[8.43] Hmmmmmm

[8.45] okay, fine, maybe I wanted to mutually end things more than she did 

but still 

[8.46] Okay so maybe

Best tactic is avoidance?

[8.47] yes but im with lily

and they're friends if you remember 

she's kind of in my group

but ive managed mostly to avoid her since it ended 

[8.49] Oh wow 

Didn't realise we were talking friendcest here 

You brought this on yourself I'm afraid.

[8.50] I need a plan.

ive been hiding in the toilets for ten minutes now 

lily is out there talking to her 

[8.51] I think you're gonna have to face the music, Grandad. 

[8.52] okay, can we stop with the grandad thing 

[8.53] Give me a nickname and I will 

[8.54] you're annoying

okay im going out 

wish me luck!

[8.55] Luck!

[10.16] who have you been texting all day

it's not like you to be on your phone so much

and stop being anti social and get back to the table!

I know you haven't been ordering drinks for 15 minutes. 

[10.18] yeah yeah ill come back in a minute 

[10.18] and who is it you're texting? 

[10.19] doesn't matter 

just some guy

[10.20] what guy 

like a guy 

or a guyyyy ;)

[10.20] just a guy. 

I was a wrong number 

[10.21] so why are you still texting?

[10.22] im not talking about it anymore 

[10.23] so mysterious re 

[10.23] okay im coming back

and im bringing shots xx

[10.24] you cheeky minx 

[11.46] How's it going? 

Sunday 22nd November 

[12.56] You home yet, Grandad?

[1.31] Night 

[11.06] oh my god

I think I might be dying 

[11.10] Oh, good morning!

You are alive!

[11.12] I dont feel alive. 

[11.13] Oh, how the mighty have fallen 

Very late in the morning for you 

What happened last night?

[11.14] I honestly do not know

Mary got me very very drunk 

[11.15] Oh right

How did that go 

[11.16] we ended up clubbing 

until very very late 

and we hosted an afters. 

[11.17] Oh WOW

I didn't peg you as the sociable type

[11.18] im not usually 

but tequila does do wonders 

[11.19] That, it does. 

So

Anything interesting happen?

[11.20] in terms of?

[11.22] With you and Mary 

[11.23] oh christ no 

why'd you ask?

[11.24] I'm just a concerned friend

Did you want anything to happen?

[11.25] why are you asking me this 

[11.26] I'm just interested 

[11.27] well stop

it's weird 

and invasive 

I dont even know you 

[11.27] Wow okay

[11.28] stop slamming doors my head is KILLING

[11.29] sorry

[11.30] what are you stropping about anyway 

[11.31] nothing 

[11.32] if it's that bloody mystery guy i'm going to skin you alive 

[11.33] he was like questioning me about Mary 

[11.34] what about her?

[11.34] like if anything happened between me and her last night 

[11.35] what? 

did you tell him about her?

[11.36] yeah well he kind of knows her actually 

they went to school together 

[11.37] the academy? 

oh my god 

what's this guys name?

[11.38] I dont know 

[11.38] you don't know????

you've been non stop talking to him for days 

and you don't know his name???

[11.39] no 

[11.39] re 

come on 

we need to find out who this man is 

especially if Mary knows him oh my god

[11.40] no lils we really dont 

I really dont

[11.41] why not? 

[11.41] because 

this can't go far 

like I need to stop talking to him 

[11.42] why???

[11.43] because 

many reasons 

[11.43] such as?

[11.44] hes insufferable

hes a rich posh boy 

he calls me grandad 

hes in a gang

[11.45] okay a lot to talk about here 

calls you grandad?

[11.46] I can't believe you're focusing on that and not the gang thing. 

[11.46] why does he call you grandad?

[11.47] it doesn't matter 

[11.47] okay fine 

what about the gang thing?

[11.48] he and his friends call themselves the marauders 

and they all have these weird nicknames 

[11.49] okay so not actually a gang 

[11.50] close enough 

[11.50] I still just dont understand the problem 

[11.51] im starting to like talking to him 

[11.51] oh no? 

[11.52] lily! 

I dont even know his name let alone if he likes men 

and what's it got to do with him if I got with Mary last night? 

[11.53] oh remus 

you silly boy 

[11.53] what

[11.54] he's so obviously jealous omg 

you're acc infuriating 

[11.55] what on earth makes you think that 

[11.56] questioning you about Mary? 

come on now 

[11.56] I just dont want to jump to any conclusions 

[11.57] oh, my poor, sweet remus

maybe you can start with finding out his name 

[11.58] no I cant 

then id have to tell him mine

[11.58] and what's so bad about that?

[11.59] he could find my socials

see what I look like 

and he'd be sure to stop talking to me 

[12.00] oh, please 

remus you're stunning 

[12.01] I dont want to hear it right now lily

you know I look different 

[12.01] remus 

you can't hate your scars forever 

[12.02] im too hungover for this talk lils

[12.03] okay ill drop it 

come on chuck some clothes on

ill treat you to some hungover scran 

[12.04] okay 

[5.06] stop sulking 

just message him 

[5.10] fine. 

[5.15] hey 

[5.17] Oh hello stranger 

[5.18] sorry for getting weird earlier 

[5.18] It's okay

I'm sorry for being intrusive 

[5.19] you weren't 

and you can call me moony

if you want 

[5.20] Ah, so you do have a nickname 

[5.21] my mum used to call me it 

[5.22] Why? 

[5.23] funny story actually 

when I was little I made a habit of showing my arse off 

hence moony was born 

I do also really like the moon though, dont get me wrong 

[5.24] I'm not surprised at all that you like the moon 

What's your star sign?

[5.25] I'm a pisces 

and you? 

[5.26] No way, I'm a scorpio!!!

[5.26] oh no way

and

what does that mean 

[5.27] Means we were written in the stars moony

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(SIRIUS IS IN BOLD)

(REMUS IS IN ITALICS) 

(LILY IS NORMAL) 

(JAMES IS BOLD ITALICS)

Monday 23rd November 

[8.45] Morning moony

[8.49] morning padfoot

you're up early today 

[8.50] James has dragged me to a cafe 

Why anyone would want to leave the house any earlier than necessary I do not know

[8.52] some people actually enjoy their mornings 

[8.54] How can I when the dreary English weather is so insistent on ruining my hair

[8.55] I actually really like the rain 

[8.55] Of course you do, old man

You're insane 

[8.56] its calming 

I like siting by the window with a cup of tea

cheeky book with a candle lit 

[8.58] Oh, wow 

You really are a Grandad 

You know maybe I don't trust that you're 19

You said I might be an old man, I think if anyone is it's definitely you 

[9.01] just because I enjoy tea and the rain doesn't make me old 

I enjoy doing young person things 

[9.02] "Young person things"

[9.03] in hindsight I haven't helped my case 

[9.04] No you have not. 

But anyways

What are you up to today?

[9.07] my lecture just started 

I have a seminar after 

and then im working

thrilling day I know 

[9.10] Incredibly thrilling 

If you won't tell me your job will you at least tell me if you like it?

[9.16] yeah I do actually 

I work in a book shop

and I think you already know I like books 

plus I work with lily so 

I like it yes 

[9.18] That's nice 

Lily is your friend that you mentioned right?

[9.26] my best friend and flatmate 

my favourite person

[9.29] Awh moony 

Didn't realise you were capable of being so kind

[9.30] only for lils

but don't tell her I said that

[9.31] She's like your prongs 

[9.35] you could say that, I suppose 

[9.37] Speaking of prongs 

We've been in this bloody cafe for so long

And we're the only ones in here. 

[9.39] any reason or...?

[9.40] He's obsessed with the barista here 

Says she's the love of his life 

Yet the man flirts with her incessantly and refuses to actually ask her out 

He's honestly such a pansy with asking girls out, even though he's well fit 

[9.41] id have to see him to agree but im sure youre right 

I trust your judgement 

[9.42] TRUST 

He's athletic, curly brown hair, adorable little glasses 

And such good dress sense 

And taste in music 

[9.43] he sounds great padfoot

[9.44] He really is 

Totally saved my arse when we were younger

[9.50] how so? 

if that's okay to ask 

[9.51] It's a bit deep 

[9.52] you dont have to tell me if you dont want to

[9.54] No, it's okay 

As I briefly mentioned before, my parents are supremacist shits 

Disowned me when I was 16 because I didn't align with their extreme right wing morals and "ruined the family reputation" 

[9.56] oh my god

that's horrible im so sorry

[9.57] James and his parents kind of adopted me 

They are my parents really 

And he's my brother 

[9.58] that's so lovely 

im sorry about your parents 

but it seems like you found something better 

[10.00] The Potters are genuinely the best 

Far better than my family

What about you

Are your family shits?

[10.02] my dad was a bit of a shit

but he's actually dead now 

so not a problem anymore 

[10.02] Oh fuck

I'm sorry moony 

[10.03] dont be 

my mum is the best 

she more than makes up for it

reckon we're better off without him anyway 

[10.04] Well, in that case 

Congrats?

[10.05] haha 

thank you 

[10.06] You're so welcome 

[3.45] I just had the weirdest experience ever

[3.49] Which was? 

[3.51] I just got hit on at work 

[3.52] That's not that surprising 

[3.55] what.

ive never been hit on at work before 

[3.56] Why is it so shocking 

It only confirms what I already knew 

[3.59] which is what?

[4.00] That you, moony, are dashingly handsome 

[4.01] you don't even know my name 

let alone what I look like. 

[4.02] Trust me

I have a sixth sense for these things 

I just know. 

[4.05] well that's very generous of you padfoot 

I know you've said its a shame I don't know what you look like

and I agree 

[4.06] Why?

[4.07] because I also have a sixth sense 

and I reckon you're pretty dashing yourself 

[4.07] pads who are you talking to

I can see you blushing from across the lecture hall 

[4.08] Just a guyyyy

[4.09] ooo a guyyy 

what's he doing to get you blushing like that 

[4.10] He said he "thinks I'm pretty dashing" 

And he doesn't even know what I look like 

[4.11] wow and you're blushing over that?

sirius who is this man

he has the power.

[4.11] I actually don't really know 

I accidentally messaged his number when I was trying to message you 

[4.12] awww a wrong number 

such an adorable meet cute 

[4.13] Literally that's what I thought 

I actually don't even know his name 

[4.14] wtf 

[4.15] Yeah

But I know he goes to Hogwarts 

And I know his course

And we call each other nicknames 

Oh my god and I know he was shagging Mary last semester 

[4.16] OH MY GOD 

that was him?????

[4.17] YES 

[4.17] still can't believe she wouldn't tell us who it was 

[4.18] Yeah, well from the sounds of him I'm not surprised she didn't want to share

[4.19] that good? 

[4.19] Oh yeah. 

[4.20] but he's not straight, right? 

[4.21] Actually

I don't know yet 

I mean I think we've been flirting 

But so far 

He's only mentioned women 

[4.22] are you going to ask him? 

[4.23] I don't know 

I want to 

But I don't want to be insensitive 

He's very private

Hence the lack of names 

[4.24] I see I see 

just give him time  

you'll figure it out 

what do you call him then?

[4.25] Moony 

[4.25] pads that's like perfect marauder material 

can we recruit him? 

[4.26] I think it's a bit soon for that. 

[4.27] Fuck Sluggy is looking 

He knows we're messaging. He saw over my shoulder. 

Look busy

[6.35] guess what happened at work earlier 

[6.36] what

[6.37] some guy hit on me 

[6.38] HAHAHA WHAT 

and how did you react to that 

[6.38] oh my god lily it was awful

I didn't know what to do 

[6.40] what did he actually say?

[6.41] well

he came over asking where the romance section was

and he like touched my arm 

and then asked if he could take me out for a drink 

[6.42] and what did you say? 

[6.45] I panicked 

said that I had an earpiece in and they needed me in a different section 

[6.46] oh remus

he definitely knows you were lying 

[6.47] I know 

im sighing at myself right now

[6.48] why did you reject? 

was he not your type?

[6.49] no he was actually 

but god I dont know

I just panicked 

[6.50] oh you poor sweet soul 

speaking of getting hit on 

I have a date tonight! 

[6.51] with who????

[6.51] some hinge guy 

[6.52] when?

is he fit?

[6.53] now 

im not in the flat where did you think I was 

[6.54] idk library maybe 

anyway 

more important questions to be answered

[6.55] yes he's very fit 

[6.56] I just did a little girly squeal 

what are you doing??

[6.57] he's taking me to a bar 

but one of those ones with like 

darts and axe throwing and shite 

[6.58] that's fun

keep your location on please xx

[6.59] always xx

[7.34] Moony, oh moony 

[7.35] yes?

[7.35] What are you up to

[7.37] lily gone on a date and left me to fend for myself 

I have a cup of tea and a lovely book 

[7.38] Of course you do 

You're adorable 

[7.39] and you're annoying x 

[7.40] Oh you love it 

[7.41] im starting to warm up to it 

and you? 

what are your plans for the evening 

[7.45] Mostly I was planning to pester you 

Might irritate my housemates a bit as well 

[7.46] your housemates being?

Prongs and wormtail??

[7.50] However did you know that 

[7.59] lucky guess I suppose 

[8.02] Yeah, well we were in a room together at the academy so it sort of just made sense to get a house for uni 

We've all got the money 

[8.05] is it just you three? 

[8.06] In the house, yeah 

We had another room mate but we don't speak to him anymore 

[8.10] aw shame

how come?

[8.11] Doesn't matter 

[8.12] did he not come to this uni or something 

[8.13] Just drop it alr 

[8.14] oh

sorry 

[10.32] padfoot? 

[11.01] goodnight 

[11.40] Our other room mate was gay 

Which is very frowned upon at most boarding schools, especially the academy

Mostly because of the parents that send their children there

When I was 16 my parents heard that Sam was gay and they were outraged

[11.41] Wrote to the school, did things to get him kicked out

When I stood up for him I got into an argument with my parents 

It was bad 

And I told them that Sam and I were together 

That's when they kicked me out

[11.42] Worst part was that Sam moved away 

Never spoke to me again 

[11.45] oh padfoot 

im so sorry 

I didn't mean to push you 

[11.46] It's okay 

I just 

I blame myself for him having to move away and for him not speaking to me 

[11.47] why? 

you didn't make him do all of that 

it was your family 

[11.48] I think they had their suspicions about me 

And that's why they did some digging 

It was all my fault

My family

[11.49] padfoot you can't blame yourself 

it was your family's actions not yours 

you're a separate person from them what they do doesn't define you 

and if Sam blames you I think he's a fucking idiot 

[11.51] Thanks moons 

You're actually really good at this reassuring advice thing

[11.52] im just saying the truth 

I know I haven't known you very long but you seem like a good person 

and you don't deserve to blame yourself for situations you had no control over 

[11.53] Thank you for saying that 

It weirdly means a lot coming from you 

[11.54] haha 

get some sleep pads

[11.55] Yeah. okay 

Goodnight moony

[11.56] goodnight 

[11.56] Mate I'm in big trouble 

[11.57] oh?

Tuesday 24th November 

[8.46] rise and shine 

it's another wonderful day to have a 9am

[11.22] Oh, how I am so thrilled I do not have a 9am today

How was it?

[11.25] useless. 

why do I have to drag myself onto campus just to be read a powerpoint for two hours

I could do that from the comfort of my bed. 

plus my lecturer doesn't let us have food or drink 

so I can't even have a brew 

[11.26] You and your brews moony 

[11.28] I know

it's an addiction 

lucky for me lily is a barista

free tea!

[11.30] Lucky you xx

I thought you said Lily worked with you?

[11.35] I did

she does

[11.37] But you work in a book shop?

[11.38] oh, yes

there's a cafe there as well 

[11.40] Oh right 

[11.42] yes

if you're thinking I work in the Waterstones 

then you're right

[11.43] Oh 

[11.44] please dont stalk me scary stranger

[11.44] No no I won't 

But

Moony 

[11.45] yes?

[11.46] Is Lily ginger?

[11.47] erm 

yes

why? 

[11.48] So

You remember I said Prongs dragged me to a cafe 

For this girl he's obsessed with 

[11.50] yes

oh 

OH

[11.51] Yes. 

I think Lily is that girl

[11.52] oh christ 

[11.52] Yes 

On another note...

How did her date go last night? 

[11.53] oh she hasn't actually told me yet 

one moment 

[11.54] hey lils

[11.55] hello

[11.56] how was your date last night?

[11.57] it actually went quite well

he paid for my drinks 

cheeky kiss at the end 

[11.58] awh that's good 

you seeing him again?

[11.59] yeah tonight actually

im going over to his to watch some films I think 

[12.00] abandoning me again :(

[12.02] maybe if you started dating again rather than throwing a fit about Mary you might not be alone!

[12.03] right I am not throwing a fit 

never did never will

I ended things with her thank you 

[12.04] yes so you've said 

only because you were too much of a wuss to actually commit to her 

[12.05] ugh 

do we have to talk about this now

it just wasn't right 

[12.06] I know I know 

and that's okay!

I just wish you hadn't dated within the friend group 

friendcest never ends well.

[12.07] god you sound like padfoot. 

[12.08] padfoot??

ohhhh 

is this mystery wrong number guy?

[12.09] ...

maybe 

[12.10] that's adorable 

[12.10] shut up

but actually

I did find out he's definitely gay

[12.11] omg no way 

in that case 

he's definitely flirting with you!

[12.12] I still dont want to assume 

[12.12] you're impossible.

does he know you're bi?

[12.13] no I haven't told him yet 

[12.14] remus!

you need to tell him

[12.15] yeah but that's so awkward 

how do I just casually "yeah btw im bi"

[12.16] exactly like that

[12.17] no that's just like weird 

[12.18] you give me a headache. 

[12.19] I give myself one. 

[12.20] gtg 

customers to serve 

[12.21] have fun 

[12.22] unfortunately for prongs, her date went well

she's seeing him again tonight

[12.23] Shit

I told him he should have made his move sooner 

[12.24] look 

its not too late. 

she's not overly fussed on this guy 

I can tell

hes still got a chance to slide in 

[12.25] Oh you're plotting 

I love it.

Give me one second 

[12.26] Wyd

[12.28] in a lecture

finishes at 1

why?

[12.29] Particularly important or can you chat?

[12.29] meh I can chat

[12.30] Perfect.

So you know this girl you're obsessed with?

[12.31] the one from Waterstones cafe?

[12.32] Yes, that one 

And you know this guy I've been chatting to 

[12.33] yes 

moony?

[12.34] Yes

So he's actually best friends with her it turns out 

Her name is Lily 

{12.34] WHAT 

oh my god 

this is amazing 

[12.35] Yes

Yes it is

BUT

She's started dating this guy

They have their second date tonight 

[12.36] NO 

NO NO

[12.37] Yes. 

But moony and I are plotting 

So do I have permission to add you into a chat with him? 

[12.38] IMMEDIATELY YES 

[12.39] Perfect. 

{Group Chat Created}

[12.41] Hello, men. 

We have a mission 

[12.42] yes, we do.

[12.42] Prongs, meet moony

Moony, prongs 

[12.43] hello moony!

[12.44] hello prongs 

nice to meet you 

heard a lot 

[12.45] all good things I hope 

[12.46] Ofc prongsie! 

[12.47] heard a lot about you too moony 

[12.47] oh really 

[12.48] yep.

[12.48] Okay, let's not get distracted.

We need a game plan 

[12.49] lily is working now until 4 

prongs what are your plans for the day?

[12.50] I finish this lecture at 1 

and then I'm not doing anything until football training at 6

[12.51] perfect

you need to go and ask her out. 

she's only been on one date with this guy so I dont think she'll have a problem saying yes to you

[12.52] what if she doesn't like me? 

[12.53] Prongs, you are a fine specimen of a man 

She would be stupid not to 

[12.54] I trust padfoots judgement 

you just have to go for it 

[12.54] WE BELIEVE IN YOU PRONGSY 

[12.55] oh god

am I actually going to do this 

[12.56] Oh, my sweet angel

Ive never seen you so nervous 

[12.57] you'll be fine prongs 

[12.58] ill keep you guys updated 

[12.59] GOOD LUCK

[1.45] okay so

you know how you said you got hit on at work the other day

[1.46] yes

[1.47] well it just happened to me as well

[1.47] oh really 

no way 

what happened? 

[1.47] GUYS SHES MESSAGING ME ABOUT IT 

PRONGS WHAT HAPPENED 

[1.48] PRONGS ANSWER THIS PHONE 

[1.48] well he ordered 

and then I was making it and he was like chatting to me 

fairly normal stuff 

and if I'm honest I see him in here all the time and to be fair I've always thought he's really attractive 

he's got a really fit friend with him usually too 

[1.49] but anyway 

he just like all of a sudden asks if I wanted to go on a date with him 

[1.50] what did you say????

[1.51] I said I'd think about it 

[1.51] LILY 

what is there to think about????

[1.52] idk I panicked 

[1.53] wdym you panicked? 

you're good with this stuff 

im the one that panics

[1.53] YEAH I KNOW 

but like he's really fit

and a bit like cocky but also charming 

and I panicked 

[1.54] oh my god. 

[1.55] good fucking lord 

[1.56] WHAT

WHAT IS IT 

[1.56] she panicked.

[1.57] Wdym she panicked????

[1.57] she said she recognises him because he's always there 

very smooth btw prongs 

and that she's always thought he was attractive 

and she panicked. 

[1.58] ive never known this girl to panic over a man. 

[1.59] SHE THINKS IM ATTRACTIVE???

[2.00] Oh, look who's finally surfaced!

[2.00] MOONY 

I NEED MORE DETAILS 

[2.01] er that's about it 

[2.01] Are you still there??

[2.02] yes

drinking my coffee in the corner of shame and rejection 

[2.02] it wasnt rejection!

kind of 

I think you need to finish your drink

and then on your way out 

slip her a napkin with your number on. 

[2.03] Oh, moony

You're such a romantic 

[2,04] why, thank you, thank you very much

I read a lot of books

[2.04] Are you sure??

[2.05] positive.

[2.24] oh my god

[2.25] what?

[2.25] he just left

[2.26] and?

[2.27] he left me his number 

on a napkin. 

[2.28] omg. 

[2.29] shit 

do I text him? 

[2.30] YES

[2.30] fuck okay 

wait ill do it later 

must seem nonchalant 

[2.31] oh lord give me strength

[5.02] hey, it's lily from the cafe 

[5.05] hey!

im so glad you messaged 

[8.43] okay, so

im at hinge man's house 

is it bad that ive been messaging cafe man the whole date? 

[8.44] HAHAHAHAHAHA