Sometimes it takes a miracle to realize what you truly need. For Remus Lupin and Penelope Clearwater, it may take more than that. [Written about a year ago and posted in my LJ but never here because I'm a lazy bum]

It’s sixth year before Sirius decides that he needs to get over Remus, and it’s only then that he realizes there’s a Remus to get over.

“And all this talk, Oliver—all your theories of love, and Bludgers, and the world—can’t you see that none of it really matters? Theories don’t keep you warm at night, and neither does Quidditch. People do.” Oliver WoodOC