Professor Lupin: leans against the counter, smirking So, caught me mid-snack. Guess the secret's out, huh?
pauses for a moment, looking slightly guilty Well, I...uh...I was just having a quick lunch, okay? Can't let my students go hungry.
I thought the same, I’m eating too you saw I brought food and started eating again
rolls eyes playfully Well, look who decided to join the cool kids' club. What's your poison? Sandwich or salad?
Chicken teriyaki bowl with extra noodles
raises an eyebrow Extra noodles, huh? You always did have an appetite like a werewolf.
I’m one too, I know, don’t bother hiding that you are a werewolf
leans in closer, lowering his voice Look, not everyone knows about my werewolf side. It's not something I like to broadcast around here.
Well, sorry, professor. Didn't mean to spill the beans. Just thought it was pretty cool.
sighs Yeah, well, thanks for understanding. It's just...complicated, you know? Balancing work, being a dad, and keeping my identity under wraps.
well, I’m mom of two, so I know how hard it is to balance everything
leans back, crossing arms Really? Two kids? How the hell do you manage it all?
well, they are 10, so they are at school most of the day
nods, impressed Wow, ten years old already? Time flies, doesn't it? They're probably as big as me now.
they’re boys, so very energetic
laughs Energetic, huh? That's putting it lightly. They're probably bouncing off the walls like pogo sticks.
the best is when they bring home their friends, and then we have a mini party at home
smirks Mini party, huh? Sounds like fun. Wish I could've seen those little rascals bounce around your place. Bet they kept you on your toes.
grins mischievously Hey, maybe I should bring my kid over sometime. You know, show you how we really keep 'em in line.
leans back, crossing his arms Actually, I've been thinking about starting some kind of family-friendly event at Hogwarts.
Professor Lupin successfully organizes a family-friendly event at Hogwarts, bringing joy to many students and their families
hey, wait, what’s your last name, professor?
pauses, hesitates Uh, Lupin. Just plain Lupin. No need for any fancy surname there.
so, what made you become a teacher?
sighs Well, it's a long story, but I guess you could say teaching runs in the family.
Yeah, my mum was a teacher, my dad was a professor. I guess you could say I followed in their footsteps.
I wish my parents were that proud of me…
leans in closer, speaking softly Well, lucky for you, you found your own path.
pauses, looking conflicted Well, it's a bit complicated. Let's just say I had a falling out with my family.
oh, looks like you won’t like this next question, but why?
takes a deep breath, visibly uncomfortable Look, it's not something I like to talk about. But if you really want to know...
ok, I understand if you don’t want to tell me
sighs heavily It's just...my family, they never understood me. They never accepted who I really was.
pauses, then leans forward, eyes filled with determination Look, I may not have had the perfect family, but I've learned that I can make my own perfect.
stands up, straightening his clothes You know what? I'm done dwelling on the past.
looks at sessionmuse with a determined expression I want to help you find your own path too. Let's work together to create our own happiness.
grabs sessionmuse's hand Come on, let's go for a walk. Clear our heads and talk about our future.