Work Text:
Written on a piece of paper and pinned to the bulletin board at a coffee shop near Hyde Park:
Looking for a roommate. Small flat, kitchen/living room, bathroom, two bedrooms. For more info email [email protected]
From: Remus <[email protected]> September 2, 2024, 10:49
To: Sirius <[email protected]>
Subject: Roommate application
Hi,
I saw your posting on the bulletin board. My name is Remus Lupin and I’m looking for a room in London. How much would the rent be? And when could I move in?
Kind regards,
Remus Lupin
From: Sirius <[email protected]> September 2, 2024, 11:51
Subject: Re: Roommate application
Hi Remus,
my roommate is moving out at the end of September, so you could move in on October 1st. You’d be taking over her old contract from the landlord. I believe her share of the rent was about £500.
-Sirius
The Marauders™
[October 1]
pads
[15:13] james help me
[15:13] im sirius i need help
[15:14] im gonna die dead
prongs
[15:16] whats wrong
pads
[15:16] what took u so long
prongs
[15:16] its been 2 minutes??
pads
[15:16] exactly
prongs
[15:17] whats wrong
pads
[15:17] my new roommate
prongs
[15:18] what about him
[15:18] is he so ugly that u cant look at him
pads
[15:19] worse
[15:19] hes the hottest man ive ever seen in my whole entire life
[15:20] im so gay i cant handle it
prongs
[15:21] can u tell if he reciprocates?
pads
[15:22] I CANT THINK WHEN HES AROUND HES MAKING MY BRAIN MELT HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO KNOW IF HE LIKES ME BACK
prongs
[15:23] i dont know maybe try to kiss him or smth
pads
[15:24] need suggestions on tombstone incriptions
defying gravity and heterosexuality
[October 1]
badass flowergirl
[16:02] How’s moving going? how’s the new flat?
fiyero
[16:11] the flat is nice but i think my roommate hates me for some reason?
badass flowergirl
[16:13] I’m sure he doesn’t, maybe he’s just shy?
[16:14] If he really does hate you, I’ll stop by and hit him with one of your books until he’s regained common sense
fiyero
[16:15] thx lils, exactly what i needed
[16:16] no but srsly its probably gonna be fine? ill try being nice and see what happens
badass flowergirl
[16:17] Tell me if you do need me
fiyero
[16:17] i will
From: Minerva McGonagall <[email protected]> October 3, 2024, 11:07
To: Remus Lupin <[email protected]>
Subject: Deadline Extension
Remus,
this is the last extension I can give you. We need the first draft of your new novel at the end of November, at the very latest. If you find yourself unable to meet the new deadline, we won’t be able to release the book next year and we might have to look into reviewing your book deal.
Best wishes,
Minerva McGonagall
Senior Executive, Hogwarts Publishing
defying gravity and heterosexuality
[October 3]
fiyero
[12:19] lils minnie just texted me and its bad
badass flowergirl
[12:22] I thought you were about to turn your manuscript in? did she not like it? I’m sure it’s great, don’t listen to her
fiyero
[12:23] actually i didnt turn it in yet
[12:23] its not finished
badass flowergirl
[12:23] ??????????
[12:23] Why?
[12:24] Are you okay?
[12:24] Is everything alright?
[12:24] Remus I’m worried please answer
fiyero
[12:26] ive had writers block
[12:26] it hasnt been the same since he left me
badass flowergirl
[12:27] Why didn’t you say anything?
fiyero
[12:28] i thought i could handle it
[12:28] ive tried to write but it just doesnt work
[12:28] the characters dont breathe
[12:29] what if the first book was a one time thing and i cant write another?
badass flowergirl
[12:29] Stop it right there
[12:29] Remus, I’ve known you since first grade and you’ve been writing stories since you were able to write words
[12:32] You’ve written thousands, maybe millions of words, and the very few that you’ve showed to me are brilliant!! You got a freaking book deal when you were 21!! Your book is a bestseller!! I don’t know who planted the idea in your head that you can’t write anymore, they’re an idiot!! (If it was your roommate, my offer still stands)
fiyero
[12:33] i just dont know what to write
[12:34] first the first book the words just flowed out of me
[12:34] the story basically wrote itself
[12:34] i was writing it for myself
[12:35] i didnt have a deadline
badass flowergirl
[12:36] Is it the pressure that ruins it for you? because the first time it was just fun and not work?
fiyero
[12:37] i dont know
[12:38] im missing an idea for the next one
[12:39] the first time i had an idea and i couldnt not write it and this time i have to think about what the publishers want and what the audience expects
[12:40] i dont have a backup if i fail
badass flowergirl
[12:40] If you’re worried about money and being kicked out of your shiny new flat don’t worry
[12:41] You can move in with me
fiyero
[12:42] your neighbours would hate us
badass flowergirl
[12:43] I know
fiyero
[12:44] i love you
badass flowergirl
[12:44] I love you too
[12:45] Now go and write another brilliant book
fiyero
[12:45] aye captain
Google search history, October 3rd:
writing prompts
writing prompts for short stories
interesting writing prompts for short stories
what is inside of a black hole
nasa
scifi movie recs
the martian
how realistic is the martian
abba waterloo lyrics
napoleon
difference between hurricane and tornado
Microsoft Word>Statistics>Word count
October 3: 17
October 4: 39
October 5: 233
October 6: 0
October 7: 92
The Marauders™
[October 9th]
pads
[19:22] my roommate is a vampire
prongs
[19:25] ??
[19:26] explain
pads
[19:28] a) hes basically nocturnal, b) he has scars (that make him even more gorgeous) c) he consumes an insane amount of tea d) he leaves post-it notes all over the flat but he writes weird stuff one them today i found one that said “mark watney = starman” yesterday it was “how does the flux capacitor work?” and the day before that “strangers holding train door open for people they don’t know”
[19:29] i swear hes an insane scientist or something
[19:29] but like a very hot insane scientist
prongs
[19:30] be careful if he starts building a nuclear reactor in the kitchen
Tumblr
the-ultimate-bookshelf
Oct 10, 2024
Book: Invisible Heroes by R.J. Lupin
My Rating: 2/5
Summary: Three heroes protect a futuristic city from all evil. They’re best friends, the city loves them, everything is perfect. Except for the villains that cause trouble left and right. When suddenly, due to an unfortunate series of events, the city is convinced that the heroes are actually the bad ones, they must join forces with the villains to correct their reputations. Easy, except that the heroes and villains have a feud that goes back a long way …
Opinion: sorry to everyone who liked this book, but I’m really disappointed. I was excited about the plot, because the premise sounds genuinely interesting, but four chapters in I realized that it wasn’t well executed. The chapters were too long and the author couldn’t keep the tension up for more than a page. I found the main characters unrelatable and overly dramatic. let’s hope Lupin doesn’t decide to write another book anytime soon.
#r.j. lupin #invisible heroes #kinda disappointed in this one #lowkey thought it could be a new fav
defying gravity and heterosexuality
[October 10]
fiyero
[17:01] are you sure i should keep writing tho
[17:02] maybe i should use my english degree for something and i dont know teach primary school kids the importance of properly using punctuation
badass flowergirl
[17:04] Have you been reading comments again? You know you shouldn’t read comments
fiyero
[17:05] no i havent been reading comments
badass flowergirl
[17:05] …
fiyero
[17:06] it was a tumblr post
[17:06] tumblr.com/blog/the-ultimate-bookshelf
badass flowergirl
[17:08] They didn’t even bother finishing reading the book
[17:09] If they had, they would’ve realized the full extent of your genius
[17:10] Give me a sec
fiyero
[17:10] *hands you a sec*
badass flowergirl
[17:12] nytimes.com [link to article: R.J. Lupin’s debut novel “Invisible Heroes” is this summer’s must read]
[17:12] May I not so kindly remind you that the literal NEW YORK TIMES published this review about your book
fiyero
[17:13] but-
badass flowergirl
[17:13] No.
[17:13] You’re great. Accept it :)
[October 11]
badass flowergirl
[09:11] theguardian.com [link to article: Stunning - R.J. Lupin might be the best new author in Britain right now]
fiyero
[09:13] stop it
[October 12]
badass flowergirl
[08:57] gaytimes.com [link to article: Unstoppable: R.J. Lupin’s star is on the rise with a nomination for “Queer Book of the Year”]
fiyero
[09:17] lily im serious please stop
[October 13]
badass flowergirl
[09:00] washingtonpost.com [link to article: R.J. Lupin delivers a novel that is somehow both exciting and critical of today’s society]
fiyero
[11:13] alright i give up
badass flowergirl
[11:19] Nice try but I don’t believe you
fiyero
[11:21] damn
[October 14]
badass flowergirl
[08:32] telegraph.co.uk [link to article: June 2023 staff picks: entry #7: M. MacDonald: “Invisible Heroes” by R.J. Lupin]
fiyero
[09:03] lily i swear to god if you dont stop im gonna block you
badass flowergirl
[09:04] No you won’t :)
fiyero
[09:04] no i wont
[09:05] please stop sending them
The Marauders™
[October 14]
pads
[12:19] i was sitting on the couch and my roommate came out of his room stood right before me asked me “whats that thing called thats in your chest that you need to breathe? i dont remember the word” i looked at him for like a solid ten seconds until i said “lungs” and he nodded and went back into his room
prongs
[12:20] insane scientist
[12:21] stay safe
defying gravity and heterosexuality
[October 15]
fiyero
[07:11] my roommate just stepped out of the shower and came into the kitchen shirtless
[07:12] he looks like a greek god
[07:12] lily please send help
Google search history, October 15th:
greek mythology
greek tragedies
famous greek tragedies
cassandra
cassandra greek mythology
orpheus/eurydice
medea
difference between latte and flat white
achilles
the song of achilles madeline miller
circe
how to code italics in html
odysseus
odyssey summary
taylor swift songs with greek mythology references
Microsoft Word>Statistics>Word count
Words written:
Oct 15: 3,193
Oct 16: 3,918
Oct 17: 4,682
Oct 18: 5,273
Oct 19: 2,926
defying gravity and heterosexuality
[October 16]
badass flowergirl
[10:09] [attached picture: a sign of a bookshop saying “Do something good today - rescue a lonely book!”]
[October 17]
badass flowergirl
[11:39] How are you doing?
[21: 11] Remus are you okay?
[October 18]
badass flowergirl
[10:56] Remus I’m kinda worried? are you okay?
[15:08] Alright I’m giving you another day to respond then I’m stalking your roommate online
[October 19]
badass flowergirl
[08:29] Remus?
post-it note left in the cutlery drawer:
cassiopeia?? andromeda → stars/constellation symbolism?
unnamed chat
[October 19]
unknown number
[14:27] Hi, this is Lily, Remus’ friend, is he okay? He hasn’t been answering my texts since sunday and I’m a bit worried
sirius
[14:40] hes doing ok as far as i can tell
[14:41] looks like he could use some sleep but i think thats his norm
lily
[14:42] Thank you so much!
[14:43] Could you please tell him to charge his phone?
sirius
[14:46] told him
lily
[14:47] Thanks!
defying gravity and heterosexuality
[October 19]
fiyero
[14:51] sorry i just went down a writing rabbit hole and wrote nearly 20k in five days
badass flowergirl
[14:51] It’s fine, I was just worried about you
[14:52] So you’re writing again? I’m happy for you
fiyero
[14:53] kinda? its a first draft and its not good yet but its existing and thats all that matters
badass flowergirl
[14:54] I’m proud of you
[14:55] But please remember to eat and drink something once in a while?
fiyero
[14:55] yes mum
post-it note stuck to a lamp in the living room, later removed and stuck to the door of Remus’ room:
“dear thisbe, I wish there weren’t a wall, love pyramus” - which book?
scribbled on the same post-it note in a different handwriting:
red, white & royal blue by casey mcquiston, chapter 10, page 268
Screenshot from Tumblr, printed out and slid under Remus’ door, later pinned to the wall above his desk:
aaronstveit
Jan 16, 2024
“if i was orpheus i would simply not turn around” yes you would. if you were orpheus and you loved eurydice, you would. to love someone is to turn around. to love someone is to look at them. whichever version of the myth — he hears her stumble, he can’t hear her at all, he thinks he’s been tricked — he turns around because he loves her. that’s why it’s a tragedy. because he loves her enough to save her. because he loves her so much he can’t save her. because he will always, always turn around. “if i was orpheus i would simply —” you wouldn’t be orpheus. you wouldn’t be brave enough to walk into the underworld and save the person you love. be serious
post-it note stuck to the paper:
I know you’re researching greek tragedies, when I stumbled across this I thought of you
-S
Microsoft Word>Statistics>Word count
Oct 20: 3,127
Oct 21: 4,004
Oct 22: 2,908
Oct 23: 3,583
Oct 24: 3,232
post-it note stuck to the bathroom mirror:
cowboy like me - gardens of babylon, existence not proven?
Tumblr
looking-at-the-stars
Nov 2, 2024
oh to be a boy desperately in love with his roommate of one month
#flo speaks into the void #true story #there’s a guy in the flat across the street from me #and his new roommate moved in at the start of october #sometimes i see them eating dinner together #the way the long haired one looks at the other one like a lovesick puppy is extremely cute #even cuter when the other one sneaks glances when he thinks the long-haired one isn’t looking #me and who?
The Marauders™
[November 4]
pads
[09:07] do u have any recs for books about greek tragedies?
prongs
[09:10] no
[09:10] why
pads
[09:11] my roommate
[09:11] for some reason hes obsessed with greek mythology
prongs
[09:12] wait ill ask dorcas
[09:17] alright before kicking me out of her room she listed several
[09:18] the song of achilles by madeline whatever?? she said that one was brilliant but she also bawled her eyes out
[09:19] not sure if thats a good or bad sign
pads
[09:19] and the others?
prongs
[09:20] elektra by jennifer saint
[09:20] heroes by stephen fry
pads
[09:21] thx 1 000 000
WATERSTONES PICCADILLY
RECEIPT NO. 19811031
DATE: NOV 6, 2024, 5:19 PM
Items:
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Change given: -£10.01
Cashier: P. Lovegood
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, page 319, stained with tears:
The last thing I think is: Achilles.
post-it note stuck to the door of Sirius’ room:
thanks for the book, absolutely loved it (but I have no tears left)
-R
defying gravity and heterosexuality
[November 8]
fiyero
[10:00] lils i think im in love with sirius
badass flowergirl
[10:04] Your roommate?
fiyero
[10:05] thats the one
[10:08] he bought me a book
[10:08] and hes sweet and when he finds one of my post its he tries to find the answer and sticks it to my door
[10:09] its adorable
[10:10] but i dont think he feels the same
badass flowergirl
[10:11] Why not?
fiyero
[10:12] im a mess and he deserves someone as amazing as he is
badass flowergirl
[10:12] Stop saying mean things about my best friend
badass flowergirl changed the name of the chat to hopelessly devoted to sirius
badass flowergirl changed fiyero ’s nickname to good old-fashioned loverboy
good old-fashioned loverboy
[10:13] how dare you
badass flowergirl
[10:14] Don’t tell me it’s not accurate
good old-fashioned loverboy
[10:14] i rest my case
post-it note stuck to the fridge:
I knew you’d be really tired after your shift so I made dinner, it’s in the green tupperware container
-R
The Marauders™
[November 10]
pads
[23:49] james it just got worse
[23:50] he left me DINNER in the FRIDGE with a POST IT NOTE because he knew id be home late
[23:51] OIEWUFEQEWIUIUWEIUFFBW
[23:51] i wanna marry this man
prongs
[08:03] i will be ur best man
post-it note stuck to the living room window:
chapter 11 - rewrite parts from penelope’s pov?
The Marauders™
[November 13]
pads
[11:12] JAMES I FIGURED IT OUT
[11:13] REMUS IS A WRITER
prongs
[11:13] cool but whos remus
pads
[11:14] MY ROOMMATE
prongs
[11:15] so he isnt an evil scientist after all
pads
[11:15] no apparently hes a bestselling author
[11:16] i just googled him and his book is a ny times bestseller
prongs
[11:16] u r so screwed
WATERSTONES PICCADILLY
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Cashier: A. Fortescue
Invisible Heroes by R.J. Lupin, page 289:
“Someone has to stop him,” Lucas said.
He looked at Daisy, and recognized the look on her face. She was struggling to keep her composure, to not burst into tears, more for Lucas’ sake than her own. She was clutching Ivy’s arm for support and leaning against her, pressing her free hand against her ribcage where she’d taken a hit earlier. Without Ivy, she might not be able to stand upright.
“That someone doesn’t have to be you,” Daisy argued, desperatation in her voice.
Lucas’ sad smile spoke volumes.
“Yes, it does. He’s my father. I’m the only one he might listen to.”
It was true.
All the years of being in the spotlight, of doing as he said, of pretending to be in love with Daisy for the sake of good publicity. Lucas had kept his head down and followed his father’s orders out of love.
Perhaps, the feeling hadn’t been entirely one-sided.
Perhaps, Lucas could not only stop, him but also save him.
“I have to go.”
Emery stepped forward, into Lucas’ personal space, and Lucas knew that they, too, were holding back tears. Emery inhaled shakily and lifted their chin to meet Lucas’ gaze. He returned it with the same love in his eyes.
If only they’d had more time.
Three days hadn’t been nearly enough, a lifetime would barely suffice.
Emery reached up to a strap of Lucas’ parachute that had come loose and fastened it anew. Their lower lip was trembling.
“Don’t you die out there,” they managed. “Be careful.”
Lucas nodded, and it took everything in him to not bury his face in the crook of their neck and stay there until none of this mattered anymore.
He looked over Emery’s head at the rest of the team, and he let his gaze linger for a moment.
Thistle, who had welcomed them into her home and protected them, and trusted them despite all existing evidence pointing her away from them.
Rio, who was brave because he dared to be himself, regardless of what the world thought about him.
Ivy, who had tried and failed too many times, and who still got up every time she was knocked down.
Daisy, who was fierce and honest and fighting for better days, and just beginning to understand the truth she’d spent her life denying.
And finally, Emery.
Emery, brilliant, fearless, unbelievable Emery, who had been by his side all along. His only regret was that it had taken him too long to see it.
Above them, two airplanes split the sky, and Lucas knew he was running out of time.
He looked at Emery for the last time, as if to savor the sight for later, then he turned around and broke into a run.
He leapt out of the building at the ninety-first storey.
Two seconds into the approximately 250-metre plunge, the parachute deployed.
He brought the holographic display on his wristwatch up and located a blinking dot. At the push of a button, the holographic projection died and Lucas steered the parachute north.
He had to stop his father, no matter the cost.
From: Severus Snape <[email protected]> November 16, 2024, 09:17
To: Pomona Sprout <[email protected]>
Subject: Noise Complaint
Ms. Sprout,
it is with utmost regret that I must inform you of an unfortunate incident that occured yesterday, November 15th, on the floor on which my flat is located. At about 1 am, a piercing scream was issued by one of the occupants of flat 303, which unfortunately shares a wall with my own flat. Due to this, I was interrupted in my attempt to get a night of peaceful sleep. The initiate scream was followed by a door being thrown open and banging against the wall, then a second scream. “Remus! How could you do this to Lucas?”
This kind of behaviour is unacceptable during the day, but even more so at night. I kindly ask you to have a word with the residents of flat 303 and advise to refrain from this kind of behaviour in the future.
Kind regards,
Severus Snape
PhD. Candidate, Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London
From: Sirius <[email protected]> November 18, 2024, 22:19
To: Remus <[email protected]>
Subject: [no subject]
made you a playlist
playlist:
greek mythology songs for remus
[15 tracks, 59 minutes]
State Of Grace (Taylor’s Version)
Taylor Swift
Achilles Heel
Janani K. Jha
Icarus
Bastille
Achilles Come Down
Gang of Youths
Thanatos (End of Us)
Janani K. Jha
Icarus & Apollo
Ripto
Apollo (Eurovision Version)
TimeBelle
Golden Age
Janani K. Jha
invisible string
Taylor Swift
Venus
Lady Gaga
Aphrodite
Kylie Minogue
Mystery of Love
Sufjan Stevens
Sweater Weather
The Neighbourhood
Persephone
Tamino
Greek Tragedy
The Wombats
hopelessly devoted to sirius
[November 19]
good old-fashioned loverboy
[02:11] he just sent me a playlist
[02:11] with greek mythology songs
[02:12] im so in love
badass flowergirl
[08:19] Kiss him. I will be best woman at your wedding
post-it note stuck to the underside of a plate:
sad ending, still worth it, kiss → leap of faith?
parallels to achilles, lover/fighter?
scribbled on the back:
tattoos: moon phases on collarbone, stars + moon doodles everywhere, constellations (leo, canis major), pawprints on arm, something on his back - couldn’t see properly
The Marauders™
[November 21]
pads
[14:22] so i just found this
[14:23] [attached picture: back of post-it note]
prongs
[14:15] SIRIUS HES IN LOVE WITH YOU TOO
pads
[14:16] but what if he isnt
[14:17] i dont wanna make this weird
[14:17] we still have to live together
prongs
[14:18] sirius.
[14:19] that man not only noticed ur tattoos but also recognized the constellations and WROTE IT DOWN
[14:20] news flash
[14:20] people who arent in love with their roommates dont do that
pads
[14:21] u sure??
prongs
[14:22] i am very old and wise so yes im sure
pads
[14:22] im older than u
prongs
[14:22] not the point darling
[14:23] im telling u that man is so gone 4 u
[14:23] go get him
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looking-at-the-stars reblogged looking-at-the-stars
Nov 21, 2024
looking at the stars
Nov 2, 2024
oh to be a boy desperately in love with his roommate of one month
looking-at-the-stars
Nov 21, 2024
update: they finally kissed
#screaming crying kicking back my legs
hopelessly devoted to sirius
[November 21]
good old-fashioned loverboy
[22:02] WE KISSED OEWNWAUDFDIWVFDKWFEEW
badass flowergirl
[22:03] Finally
The Marauders™
[November 21]
pads
[22:06] I KISSED HIM AND HE KISSED ME BACK AND I LOVE HIM SO MUCH
prongs
[22:06] finally
From: Severus Snape <[email protected]> November 26, 2024, 19:12
To: Pomona Sprout <[email protected]>
Subject: Noise Complaint
Ms. Sprout,
this is utterly unacceptable. For the second time within two weeks, the occupants of flat 303 have interrupted my sleep with unnecessary noise during the night. This time, rather than screaming, David Bowie was played at full volume, accompanied by off-key singing and, judging by the sound of jumps on the creaking floor, dancing.
I once again must urge you to take action against these tenants.
Kind regards,
Severus Snape
PhD Candidate, Department of Chemistry, Imperial College London
post-it note stuck to a plate, next to a sandwich, put down on Remus’ desk:
since you said I can’t talk to you until you meet your deadline because “then I’d have to kiss you and that absolutely kills my productivity”
love, sirius <3
below, in a different handwriting:
“to love someone is to turn around.” I would have turned around to look at you.
From: Remus Lupin <[email protected]> November 30, 2024, 23:47
To: Minerva McGonagall <[email protected]>
Subject: manuscript
finished it before the deadline.
-remus
one (1) attached file: achilles heel.pdf
one year later
Achilles heel
by R.J. Lupin
For Sirius,
who inspires me to keep going.
I love you.