Countdown to small gifts 7/7: Remus vs. Sirius

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Finally, head-to-head competition today: Remus vs. Sirius.

1. Who do you think was the first to realize his feelings?
2. The first to confess his feelings?
3. The more romantic?
4. The more sexually adventurous?
5. The first to apologize after a fight?
6. The one who selected Practical Defensive Magic and its Use Against the Dark Arts, Harry's Christmas gift in OotP?
7. Your first love?
8. Your current favorite?

Answer according to your own headcanon or--for those of you who love changing things up--according to the most recent fic you read or wrote. There's a handy textbox below if you're up to answering the hard questions. :)

<b>1. Who do you think was the first to realize his feelings?</b> <b>2. The first to confess his feelings to the other?</b> <b>3. The more romantic?</b> <b>4. The more sexually adventurous?</b> <b>5. The first to apologize after a fight?</b> <b>6. The one who selected <i>Practical Defensive Magic and its Use Against the Dark Arts,</i> Harry's Christmas gift in OotP?</b> <b>7. Your first love?</b> <b>8. Your current favorite?</b>

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[hauntologies.livejournal.com]

1. Who do you think was the first to realize his feelings? sirius would have been the first to admit to himself, i think.
2. The first to confess his feelings to the other? sirius.
3. The more romantic? ... sirius.
4. The more sexually adventurous? is it a problem if i just say sirius to all of these?
5. The first to apologize after a fight? remus! finally!
6. The one who selected Practical Defensive Magic and its Use Against the Dark Arts, Harry's Christmas gift in OotP? remus selected it, sirius paid for it.
7. Your first love? remus. was in love with him as a fourteen year-old. i think i love sirius about the same, now, but it was definitely remus first.
8. Your current favorite? i like them both about the same... historically i've found remus more interesting to read about and the only r/s fics i've written have been from his point of view, but i'm really interested in reading more fics about sirius. he seems more of a mystery~~

[marc-duork.livejournal.com]

1. Who do you think was the first to realize his feelings? Though feelings grew mutually, Remus would be first to recognise them for what they truly were
2. The first to confess his feelings to the other? Sirius, because Remus wouldn't dare let himself be happy
3. The more romantic? Sirius
4. The more sexually adventurous? Though IMHO they didn't have a sexual relationship, theoretically Remus, because, you know, he's actually had sex (with a friggin' metamorphmagus ;)).
5. The first to apologize after a fight? Remus no doubt!
6. The one who selected Practical Defensive Magic and its Use Against the Dark Arts, Harry's Christmas gift in OotP? Remus. Sirius wanted to get One Hundred Hexes and Their Applications to Your Enemies. That or Espionge and Sabotage: How To Destroy The Oligarchy, but Remus didn't think they'd make it through Hogwarts security...
7. Your first love? Remus
8. Your current favorite? I have yo-yoed and flip-flopped over the years between them so much. I've enjoyed studying their different motivations and relationships. I've loved Remus since we first met and always find him easier to relate to and read; but my love for Sirius has grown a lot over time. And now I think I love them the same.

[museinabsentia.livejournal.com]

1. Who do you think was the first to realize his feelings? Remus. He's had to spend his whole life being a whole lot more self aware.
2. The first to confess his feelings to the other? Sirius. Remus has that whole not tying people he cares about to a werewolf thing.
3. The more romantic? I don't see either of them as being particularly romantic. I do see Sirius as being more prone to big gestures, though.
4. The more sexually adventurous? Adventurous? I'm not sure. Experienced? Remus, but he'd be less attached about it (except with Sirius). He's just got a whole lot of available time when Sirius isn't around. Also, he's lacking in self esteem, which does have a tendency to come with a much lower ability to say no.
5. The first to apologize after a fight? I think it would depend on the fight. Remus would be the first to admit he was wrong, but if he thought he was in the right he would hold out until Sirius finally gave in.
6. The one who selected Practical Defensive Magic and its Use Against the Dark Arts, Harry's Christmas gift in OotP? Remus. It's a very practical gift. Sirius tends towards flashy. Firebolt? But it was Sirius's idea to let Remus pick the gift. He knew he wouldn't pick anything very useful. Hell, he probably doesn't even know what useful is anymore. The books (and other items) that were useful the last time he had access to them are now more than a decade out of date.
7. Your first love? Remus. Far and away Remus.
8. Your current favorite? I think still Remus, but I find it much easier to relate to Sirius. Which is probably why I still like Remus best.

[llaeyro]

1. Who do you think was the first to realize his feelings? Remus, he just thinks more about things, Sirius is more a 'go with the flow' sort of guy rather than sit and analyse what he's feeling.
2. The first to confess his feelings to the other? Sirius. Remus wouldn't expect anyone to love him, he doesn't feel worthy.
3. The more romantic? I don't know.. both, they just have different styles. Remus does cute little gestures to show he cares, where as Sirius is grandiose and slightly ignorant of the fact that his big gestures embarrass Remus.
4. The more sexually adventurous? Sirius. He likes to talk dirty.
5. The first to apologize after a fight? Remus, because Sirius is never going to back down..
6. The one who selected Practical Defensive Magic and its Use Against the Dark Arts, Harry's Christmas gift in OotP? Remus.
7. Your first love? Sirius, actually.
8. Your current favorite? I have been on a bit of a Sirius kick lately.

[leontinabowie.livejournal.com]

1. Who do you think was the first to realize his feelings? Remus. I don't think Sirius is as self-aware as Remus.
2. The first to confess his feelings to the other? Sirius. Remus has such low self-worth, I don't think he'd tell Sirius his feelings because he'd expect rejection D:
3. The more romantic? Sirius. He doesn't love a lot of people, but those he does he loves fiercely.
4. The more sexually adventurous? Remus. It's always the quiet ones ;)
5. The first to apologize after a fight? Remus. Do you really think Orion and Walburga would teach Sirius manners like that? More like: "You're purer, richer, and better than them, Sirius. Even if you're wrong they apologise." Things like that can stick with a person whether they agree or not
6. The one who selected Practical Defensive Magic and its Use Against the Dark Arts, Harry's Christmas gift in OotP? I think Remus chose and Sirius paid to make it an equal gift between them
7. Your first love? Remus. He was the first character I ever identified with (I still feel that way about Remus tbh)
8. Your current favorite? I adore both. Remus for the above reason, but I really love Sirius. I am like Remus, so I fall for the person he'd fall for ;)

[luminousgloom.livejournal.com]

1. Who do you think was the first to realize his feelings? Remus would've seen them for what they were much earlier than Sirius, and would've suppressed them pretty successfully. Sirius would have been a bit slower on the uptake, at first mistaking his infatuation for a natural fascination with the werewolf, or for a 'normal', intense friendship.
2. The first to confess his feelings to the other? Sirius. Once he realises how he really feels he tries to confront the situation head on.
3. The more romantic? Both of them in their own way. Sirius more overtly perhaps, he'll buy Remus fancy chocolates. Remus is more subtle, and practical - more likely to have fixed something that's been bothering Sirius for ages, or he might work out a certain spell to help Sirius solve a problem.
4. The more sexually adventurous? They're almost equally adventurous - I see them both as very passionate people. Sirius is spirited and enthusiastic by nature, and Remus applies himself fully to anything he cares about, and is usually pretty good at it. Remus probably has the edge because of the moon.
5. The first to apologize after a fight? Remus. Unless he's seriously angry.
6. The one who selected Practical Defensive Magic and its Use Against the Dark Arts, Harry's Christmas gift in OotP? Joint decision, after debating a variety of different options at Flourish & Blott's.
7. Your first love? Remus, but only because we get to know and like him first in the books
8. Your current favorite? Impossible to say! I don't really like one to be without the other

[blanketdinstars.livejournal.com]

1. Who do you think was the first to realize his feelings? I think Remus, but only because I don't think Sirius is in tune with his emotions enough to figure it out.
2. The first to confess his feelings to the other? Sirius, because Remus always has to think about his image - just as a result of his lycanthropy. He wouldn't jeopardize it.
3. The more romantic? Sirius. All the way.
4. The more sexually adventurous? Also probably Sirius... although, honestly, that's not really my cup of tea so I don't think about it much. Idk.
5. The first to apologize after a fight? Remus, being more humble and overall more mature.
6. The one who selected Practical Defensive Magic and its Use Against the Dark Arts, Harry's Christmas gift in OotP? Probably Sirius. Remus agreed immediately.
7. Your first love? Remus, my son.
8. Your current favorite? Remus but it's becoming much harder to choose.

[hastendown.livejournal.com]

1. Who do you think was the first to realize his feelings? Sirius, definitely.

2. The first to confess his feelings to the other? Also Sirius. He made a huge deal out of it, flowers and chocolates and everything. but he'd kind of already asked James about it and James had assured him to go for it, that Remus was just as head-over-heels as Sirius.

3. The more romantic? Sirius. Remus pretends to think all that mushy, romantic stuff is a bit silly, but he secretly loves it.

4. The more sexually adventurous? Remus, which was quite a surprise to Sirius.

5. The first to apologize after a fight? Remus, but just because he knows Sirius is too stubborn to do it.

6. The one who selected Practical Defensive Magic and its Use Against the Dark Arts, Harry's Christmas gift in OotP? They decided on that one together.

7. Your first love? Sirius.

8. Your current favorite? I DON'T KNOW DON'T MAKE ME CHOOSE HOW CAN YOU MAKE ME CHOOSE? NO.