Re: Peter/Remus
"You three were the exceptions that proved the rule," Remus pointed out with a smile. "And I will always love you for that. But, it was a very different world outside these walls." Huffing softly, he nodded. "Harry and his friends tried fairly hard to change things. I remember meeting Savannah and reeling when she just, casually as you pleased, said 'Oh, you're the one who started the werewolf reforms'. It's hard to imagine. But, the chance to make that even better, not just for werewolves, but beings of all kinds? That's the reason I took the Department Head post when Harry offered it."
Staring at the ceiling, he thought about Peter's words for a long time, partially because his focus was shot and partially because he always considered things first. "I don't disagree that we need to learn to trust each other better off the battlefield. But, I think it's also important to recognize that the fact we are so capable of falling into sync on the battlefield means the bond between all of us isn't broken. Damaged, bent out of shape a bit, but not broken. If we can get it back when not only our lives but the lives of those we care about are on the line, we can get it back all the time. May take some work. But, we can get there."
Frown deepening, he shook his head...then waited for the momentary vertigo that followed to clear. "I don't mean I would give him the letter in general. Just, that I'd prepare one in case a cure couldn't be found. If I don't die, I'd tell him without giving him the letter. I just...I don't want him to think I'm giving up hope and sickbed confessions of love...it would seem like good-bye." Sighing, he closed his eyes. "I don't want him to think I'm only saying it because I might die. I want him to know I mean it."