#on a related note: it's funny being stealth and talking about my childhood

[palanaeum]

Unexpected side effects of being stealth while not having changed my legal name yet: my coworker jokingly telling me she's gonna call me by my deadname because she doesn't realize I'm trans, she just thinks I go by a different name for cisgender reasons

[reyyofsunshiine]

Another Muggle Marauders AU

WOLFSTAR (MUGGLE) AU

While this AU inspo was a play off my other HP Muggle AU [link here: https://reyyofsunshiine.tumblr.com/post/169593017851/marauders-bandcollege-au ], it should be viewed as its own separate piece.

~enjoy~

* Remus Lupin attended university and graduated with a degree in primary and secondary teaching.

* While in college, he roomed with a boy named Peter Pettigrew, who tagged along, but wasn’t very fond of his friends. He didn’t keep in touch after graduation.

* Remus met Severus Snape through a tinder match. His profile was not what Remus experienced in person, and the date was awkward and short. They decided to keep their distance, Snape humiliated although Remus said nothing (not to say he’s very good at keeping his poker face throughout the terrible dinner conversations)

* Snape skrt skrts around Remus on campus.

* Snape gets a degree in chemistry.

* Remus becomes a History and Latin teacher at a local high school. There he meets Nymphadora Tonks, his new-found best friend and the school’s music teacher.

* Remus teaches comfortably at the school for five years before Severus Snape shows up as the new chemistry teacher. Snape had originally been in a lab with a fellow chemist of a professor post graduation but had to be relieved of his position due to unapproved/unsanctioned lab work and notice of lack of personal hygiene in the lab/experimental area

* Snape cannot let go of grudges and hates Remus. His bitterness is only added upon by his being laid off from the lab.

* Remus has several students he is fond of come and go over the years including Bill Weasley and Charlie Weasley in his history classes. Percy was also in his Latin class and while Remus appreciated his eagerness to learn, he did not appreciate Percy’s pitting himself above other students.

* So when Ron Weasley becomes a high school freshmen, he looks forward to having him in his history classes.

* He notes that Ron sleeps through class, his best friend Harry, makes a game of how many pencils he can fit in the hood of Ron’s hoodie, and their bushy-haired but brilliant friend Hermione, who sits next to them, is exasperated by it all and refuses to share her notes with the boys.

* He also finds out that the three have a tendency to be in any big affair the school has.

* Harry does not like bullies and often stands up for a fellow student Neville Longbottom when the football team (including of Crabbe and Goyle) discouraged him. (Harry immediately takes to playing men’s soccer)

* Harry and Ron often have to have their parents come to school to speak with McGonnagall (the principal) for stupid pranks (more than half reported by Snape) or getting into noble fights (especially with posh (rich) golfer Draco Malfoy) on school grounds.

* Remus learns Harry’s dad has argued with Snape several times since Harry’s start of high school

* The next year, Ginny and her childhood friend Luna start as freshmen.

* Harry has harbored a crush on Ginny for several years and they get together after one of her soccer games (women’s team).

* While their families are aware, Ron remains somewhat oblivious (I mean he doesn’t want to know every gory detail come on)

* Remus and Nymphadora laugh about it in the teachers lounge

* Filch catches Harry and Ginny being teenagers in love in the women’s locker room post game and is furious

* Remus happens to be walking by so instead of Harry (one of his favorite students) having to go to mcgonnagall again, he takes it upon himself to speak to his parents instead.

* ~Enter Sirius~

* Remus is waiting in his classroom for Harry’s parents and in walks - Sirius? - but Remus is unfamiliar with him and does not know if he is Harry’s father

* Sirius is very compassionate about Harry and is trying his best to get him off the hook with Remus

* Remus is just awed by his good looks? I mean Sirius is very hot? And how does an older man look this attractive in a leather jacket? And have such shiny hair? And long lashes??! And Harry’s mother is lucky!!

* Lily bangs open the classroom door furious because “sIRIUS THIS WAS A MEETING I WAS SUPPOSED TO ATTEND WHY AM I THIRD WHEELING IN MY OWN MARRIAGE”

* Sirius explains that he is Harry’s godfather and came (unbeknownst to Harry’s parents) on behalf of James and lily

* He just wants to do good by his godson

* Remus is instantly relieved and hopeful although he quashes that down

* Sirius continues to come to school grounds for Harry’s soccer games and parent nights. He tags along with his childhood friend James while Lily speaks to most of the teachers and other parents

* James Sirius and Arthur seem to have their own powows when they meet up

* Sirius always makes it a point, however, to stop to talk to Remus.

* Come spring of Harry’s sophomore year, Remus is signed up to chaperone the spring formal

* Harry and Ginny are dropped off by Sirius, and he strolls into the dance, hands in pockets and sunglasses tucked over collar of leather jacket

* He strolls right up to Remus and asks if he “wants to get out of here while the kids have fun”

* Nymphadora is delighted and literally shoves Remus in his direction saying she’ll cover for him before she goes to chat up the DJ the school hired

* Remus is a sweaty mess™️ but goes

* They go to the usually popular diner in town but it is currently not as filled because of the spring formal

* Sirius makes Remus laugh and makes him feel a bit daring. He feels warm

* Remus learns that Sirius sneaks Harry sweets on the reg and lily is mad because she keeps finding chocolate frog wrappers and water bottles all over his room/soccer bag (relatable)

* He also learns that Sirius is a detective and excellent at stealth and delivery (he’s excellent at making Remus spill his guts and his flirting is FIRE)

* Remus agrees to see him again

* They go back to the school when the dancing is nearing a close and Sirius PLANTS ONE on him before he goes to leave

* Remus is stunned. Nymphadora saw the whole thing and is ecstatic

* Sirius doesn’t come around all the time due to his job, so when he can’t meet up he sends Harry to school with extra chocolate frogs to eat with Remus during his free period.

* Harry is a little skeptical and somewhat awkward at first interrogating his history teacher for his uncle but learns to like Remus and finds him funny

* Remus is invited to dinner with Sirius at James and Lily’s summer barbecue

* Remus is amused by Sirius and James’ antics (especially when they try to play good cop bad cop totally drunk on Remus) and hits it off with them as a pair immediately. Lily also welcomes him with open arms and thinks he will be a “good and grounding fit for Sirius”

* Remus doesn’t remember being this happy in a long time

* Sirius meets Remus’s huge wolf-like dog, Moony, and immediately falls in love

* Remus thinks Sirius is a big child but is happy nonetheless

* Fred and George enlist Sirius, through Ron and Harry, to help plan their senior prank, which Remus catches wind of about a month prior. When June and graduation roll around, Remus steers clear of the water hoses and balloons from the seniors ditching class for a pool party on school grounds (hoses on the back of trucks, slip and slides on the football field, the whole shabang)

* Fred and George dont go to college because they think it’s a scam

* They open their own joke shop

* Sirius drags Remus to the joke shop when James can’t go with him and says he and James taught them everything they knew while Arthur tested products (was pranked) around the house. Sweet Arthur did not know.

* Remus becomes closer with the potters and weasleys over time

* Eventually the golden trio just start calling him Remus outside of class and hang out with him in their free period

* Sirius is happier than he’s ever been

* He talks with Remus about marriage after Harry Ron and Hermione graduate, but Remus is hesitant because of his self esteem but does not doubt his love for Sirius

* After months of Sirius persevering, he and Remus get married

* Sirius takes Remus’s last name because he hates his own family and also likes to be pampered

* They have regular date nights and watch cheesy cop movies

* Sirius makes funny remarks when he observes the papers remus sets out to grade every Thursday night

* Remus and lily have tea on sundays

* When Sirius and Remus decide to adopt Teddy Lupin, they ask Harry to be godfather

TBC? WE’LL SEE

[whole-dip]

Some thoughts on every single disney animated feature film I've currently seen

-Snow White: This movie is nowhere near as boring as I expected it to be, but still pretty boring. Its technical innovations are incredible within context but it truly couldn't capture my attention whatsoever. The only reason I watched it is because I had to write a paper about it.

-Pinocchio: Clunky. There was a logic at the time at disney that the movies would more or less be a series of related cartoons tied together with a through-line and this is very much that. While it is still a cohesive narrative, it's very much a series of events rather than a story.

-Dumbo: More of a narrative here, but still very disjointed. The animation is good and it has much more personality since it's more or less a contemporary setting, but outside of the famous pink elephants sequence, it's not much.

-Bambi: This is what I'd consider to be the first truly cohesive story from disney's feature. This movie is truly phenomenal and well earned its way into the canon of epics. Bambi's journey from young fawn to prince of the forest is beautiful and moving. The jokes about dead moms only stick because this movie is just that good.

-Saludos Amigos: The first of the package films. Doesn't hold a candle to the superior Three Caballeros but still incredible in its own right. It's short enough to do a double feature with Three Caballeros so that's how I recommend viewing it.

-The Three Caballeros: Now THIS is what I'm talking about! The finale gets due recognition for being truly one of the best pieces of animation to come out of disney, but everything up to it is still pretty incredible. Horny donald is the best donald and I love the flying serape sequence.

-Melody Time: This one's very disjointed but Pecos Bill is one of the best and funniest shorts disney's ever made. I highly recommend at least watching just that segment.

-The Adventure of Ichabod and Mr. Toad: Sleepy Hollow's disney adaptation is the much more famous half of this feature but in reality, it's got practically nothing to do with the headless horseman. Mr Toad however, is truly phenomenal as an epic crime thriller that will keep you in suspense. I know that sounds like a joke but truly it's not. Go watch it.

-Cinderella: Boring

-Alice in Wonderland: Also boring

-Lady and the Tramp: I was shocked at how much I enjoyed this one. It's fun, cute, and even funny at times. It really drops the ball in the finale, but for the most part, this romantic comedy is a real gem and definitely holds up. I recommend to kids and adults alike.

-Sleeping Beauty: It's wild how contemporary this one feels. The first half is a teen romantic comedy about mistaken identity and sneaking away from strict parents to get some time with your secret crush, but the second half falls apart with its focus on action instead of the characters. Special shout out to the incredible colors and moving tapestry art style which is great throughout.

-One Hundred and One Dalmatians: Again, surprisingly contemporary. Disney's first foray into the 1960s gives us a fun romp with memorable characters and gorgeous animation that feels down to earth compared to the more fantasy driven works of before.

-The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh: Is Pooh disney's greatest character? That's hard to say but I wouldn't disagree with someone that thinks so. Cute, fun, and funny, this movie is truly a warm blanket. For as much as we give shit to sickly sweet disney, this movie doesn't pretend to be anything but a small little story of cute characters. The surprisingly somber ending will leave you more contemplative than you expected, but still content to have spent time in the hundred acre wood.

-The Little Mermaid: I am always saddened to remember that this movie doesn't hold up as much as I wish it did. For every memorable song or character moment, there's a piece of clunky animation or just plain weird dialogue. It's so clear the studio was trying to get back on its feet. This first step pushes forward, but not where it needs to be.

-Beauty and the Beast: A slow first act leads to a truly phenomenal second and third. A triumph in animation, songwriting, and the studio itself. Far more nuance and beauty in this story than detractors like to claim. Well deserving of its nomination.

-Aladdin: It's not a heartfelt movie with some laughs, it's a comedy with some heart. Great action sequences, stellar animation, and just plain fun. After the regal romance of beast a year earlier, Aladdin's vegas style romp is a welcome addition to a studio that often takes itself way too seriously

-The Lion King: Like with bambi, this coming of age story deserves all the praise it gets. Incredible music, awe inspiring animation, and a tight storyline with memorable characters make this movie worth watching over and over again.

-Pocahontas: Maybe the most contrived, try hard, fucking boring movie the studio has ever made. Almost unwatchable.

-The Hunchback of Notre Dame: I am always shocked to find out this movie isn't a beloved classic. Truly incredible art and an amazing score/soundtrack make this one an instant classic to me. If you haven't watched it since childhood, give it another shot.

-Hercules: If it was just funny and had good music this one would be good, but it also has some of disney's best characters and a beautiful story of dueling world views.

-Mulan: Would've been a 10/10 if it weren't for fucking Mushu which makes it a seven to me. Otherwise, a fun, story with great music and truly epic action scenes.

-Tarzan: Often considered the weakest of the renaissance, this adventure about identity and family features a great (if too in your face) phil collins soundtrack with truly amazing animation innovation being displayed.

-The Emperor's New Groove: It's not funny.

-Atlantis: The Lost Empire: I truly can't think of a single bad thing about this movie. Incredible art, one of disney's best scores, and a story that will keep you captivated on its adventure. This movie is near perfect.

-Lilo & Stich: I once heard someone say this is disney's best film and I'm inclined to agree. The gorgeous water color backgrounds and Chris Sanders' beautiful character design play out a beautiful story that reflects a story of two abandoned children, with nuance about colonization to boot. Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride might be the best original disney song too.

-Treasure Planet: Such a hit or miss movie. Amazing action set pieces, but contrived characters. A phenomenal score, but a terrible soundtrack. This might be the most studio noted film disney's done and it's all the worse for it.

-Brother Bear: Not perfect by any means, but the beautiful animation and even more beautiful backgrounds are worth a look. The story is a little too basic and a little too predictable, reeking of white writers.

-Chicken Little: This is the first time I realized movies could be bad.

-Meet the Robinsons: Your nostalgia lied to you.

-The Princess and the Frog: Way too many cooks in the kitchen. Everything is good, but it's all a little muddled. It's a shame to because Tiana deserves better.

-Tangled: Like with mermaid, this return to form isn't perfect but it moves the studio forward. Rapunzel and Flynn are great characters and the subtle tweaking of the "formula" show the studio's willingness to innovate.

-Winnie the Pooh: Cute, but a very pleasant, fine movie. Worth watching.

-Wreck-It Ralph: I applaud this one for being so different. Lots of comedy here and a far better response to dreamworks than chicken little ever was.

-Frozen: Unfortunately, this movie is worth the hype. Is it amazing? No, but it's certainly very good. It's easy to see why this was the phenomenon it became.

-Big Hero 6: One of many in the series of attempt for disney to do an action movie. This superhero coming of age is definitely one of the better superhero stories not explicitly based on a comic, but it still feels like a comic book themed movie rather than a story that truly connects to the media that inspires it.

-Zootopia: Nowhere near as poignant as it wants to be, but plenty of fun with a great score by Michael Giacchino.

-Moana: Easily the best of the new princesses and a damn shame that it hasn't gotten the recognition it deserves. Moana's stellar animation and blast of a soundtrack create a beautiful film that's perfect for young girls. Seemingly a stealth remake of mermaid by the original directors, this one deserves to be a classic.

-Ralph Breaks the Internet: A surreal comedy from disney with a weak story but certainly some story innovations you wouldn't expect from the company. Watch it if only to see something you'd never expect the studio to do.

-Frozen 2: A surprisingly lore driven film that I really didn't expect. Probably the closest thing the company has done to a lord of the rings style story in recent years and I'm excited to see what this potential leads to next.

-Raya and the Last Dragon: Rips off way too much from Last Airbender in a way that is never bad, but man it gets kinda borings. Can't focus on any one thing unfortunately.