Sirius & Remus

[horridporrid03]

No: HPFGUIDX 131206

>>Julie:
> I've read everywhere that people think that Remus and
> Sirius are (were) a couple, I've re-read all the books
> looking for hints at this, but I have found none. Am I
> missing something, or is this just fanfic? To me both
> of them are straight, they are best friends, sure, but
> does it mean they're lovers? The only time I remember
> they hugged is at the Shrieking Shack, but come on,
> they haven't seen each other for 12 years, I think
> they are allowed to Hug. Is it that in the UK men
> *can't* hug? or something else?

Betsy Hp:
I like the idea of Sirius/Remus being JKR's little subversive 
addition to the text.  There's nothing that points definitively *to* 
a gay relationship, but there's nothing that points *away* from one 
either.  And there are all those delicious little hints at possible 
couple-hood.  

Remus cares deeply for Sirius, well before we learn he's innocent.  
(I don't see Remus lying to Dumbledore regarding any of Pettigrew's 
secrets.)  There is of course *the Hug* (and I should surround that 
with little flashing hearts and stars, but I'll hold back <g>).  
There's Sirius and Remus shacking up together at the end of GoF.  
There's Remus's obvious influence over Sirius in OotP.  Of course 
there's *the Gift* (again worthy of hearts and stars).  And there's 
the distinct lack of female companions mentioned in either their 
school days or currently.  And this in a society where early 
marriage seems the norm.

Of course there could well be reasonable explanations for all the 
above without the glittery hearts and stars.  But there really isn't 
anything anyone can point to (yet) to say see, they certainly were 
*not* a couple.  So it's a fun and not totally out there Ship to 
sail on.

Betsy Hp, who'd be a bit bummed if Remus suddenly hooked up with 
Tonks but would probably chalk it up to grief :)