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Chapter 1—Memories remembered and made

January 1980

A young wizard twenty years of age stared at his reflection in the mirror. Even though he was still in the prime of his life, he didn't look it. 'Being a werewolf will do that to you,' Remus Lupin thought grimly. As he was just finishing tying his tie a very sad memory came to his mind.

Flash Back January 1978

He clutched a small, black, velvet box in his as he waited for her to come down the stairs. 'Tonight,' He thought to himself as he looked around the room. 'Tonight I will finally ask her The Question.'

Remus turned when he heard her coming down the staircase. "Hi," He said softly. "You look…amazing, Jess."

Jessica Wells—Jessie to friends and acquaintances, and just Jess to Remus—flashed Remus a smile as she stepped down into the entry way. "Why, thank you, Mr. Lupin. That was kind of you to say," She said crossing the entry way to stand beside him. "Sorry to keep you waiting."

"Think nothing of it, pet."

Jessie stood on tiptoes to kiss Remus' cheek. "I knew you would understand. Can we go, please? I'm absolutely famished."

Remus smiled as he helped Jessie into her jacket. "Actually I was thinking of starving you to death and then making you watch me eat."

"You wouldn't dare—"Jessie stopped mid-sentence when she realized he was teasing her. "Hey!"

Remus smiled at Jessie sweetly. "Alright, alright. We'll go," He said grinning.

"Good," Jessie said in satisfaction. "Because if we don't there won't be anything left of you for very long."

"C'mon," Remus said reaching out for Jessie's hand.

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After the couple had finished their dinner, they decided a walk would be nice. They walked slowly around a small neighborhood park, hand-in-hand. Remus was getting more nervous with every moment that passed.

"Are you alright?" Jessie asked, breaking the silence that had hung over them. "You've not been yourself all night. Remus, please talk to me. You know you can tell me anything."

"Actually," Remus said, stopping near a small, white park bench. "There's something I've wanted to talk to you about. Would you like to sit down?"

"Sure," Jessie said, taking a seat on the bench. "But can I say something first?"

Remus nodded, too nervous to say anything more.

"Well, the thing is…" Jessie started, wringing her hands in her lap. "The thing is I think we need a break from each other."

Remus' jaw dropped in astonished bafflement. He couldn't believe that words that had just come from the mouth of the woman he cared about more than anything.

"Don't look at me like that," Jessie scolded. "You have to understand something. We've been together for three years now. You know I love you. But I want a chance to be me."

"What are you talking about? You are you!" Remus said in exasperation.

"You're not listening to me," Jessie said, a pleading note in her voice. "I want to do something with my life. I've contacted Professor Dumbledore and he's offered me a teaching position at Hogwarts as soon as I get my teaching credentials. This is the chance of a lifetime for me. Can't you understand what this means to me?"

It was as if Remus hadn't heard Jessie's last statement. "But how? Why? Was it something I did? Have I hurt you in anyway?"

"No, no that's not it at all," Jessie said reaching out to him and taking both of his hands in hers. "I love you. If I take this I can stop barrowing money from you and our friends. I need to do this. I need to prove to my family that I'm not the big failure, they all think I am. Please, can't you understand that?"

Remus nodded his head, even though it cut at his heart. "Yes I do. It just hurts to let you go," He whispered as he watches tears run slowly down Jessie's cheeks. "Don't cry, Jess. Please, it will only make this harder then it is."

"I know, I know," Jessie said wiping her eyes. "Thank you for understanding. You don't know how much that means to me."

"I think I know pretty much what it means to you," Remus whispered, feeling the weight of the small, black, velvet box that lay in his jacket pocket. "I think I do."

End Flashback

Present January 1980

Remus smiled sadly as he finished the knot for his tie. 'It's been a long two years,' He thought to himself as he slipped his suit jacket on. 'And now I'll have to face the only woman I've ever loved. This should be interesting'.

"Well, I best be off," He mumbled to himself and then apparated with small 'pop'.

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It really was quite amazing if you thought about it. Out of all the marauders, Sirius Black was the least likely to get married. And yet, in just twenty short minutes that was exactly what he would be doing. Sirius was getting married to his girlfriend of four years—Jennifer Stokes, Jenny to friends.

Remus smiled to himself as he thought about what would be taking place shortly. "It took him four years, but he's actually marrying her."

Remus glanced around quickly. There was no one else at the church yet. He was dreading the likelihood of seeing her. But soon enough he would have to come face to face with the only woman he had ever loved.

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"….I do."

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your Bride, Mr. Black."

Sirius smiled widely as he looked into Jenny's sparkling chocolate brown eyes. He leaned forward and kissed her deeply. "I love you, Jenny," He whispered into her ear before pulling away to face the crowd of friends, acquaintances, and in-laws.

Jenny smiled and slipped her hand into her husband's, squeezing it affectionately, before turning to face the crowd as well.

Remus shook his head and laughed quietly as he watched the pair of them. "I never thought I'd see the day," He murmured.

"I'd have to agree with you there," James Potter, the best man and best friend of both Sirius and Remus, said, smiling. "It is quite amazing."

"How's Lily?" Remus asked, scanning the crowd for the fiery red-head.

James grinned widely at the mention of his wife. "She's been great. Although, she's still getting use to being pregnant, but she's alright."

Remus chuckled. "Sounds like you two are doing well. You're excited about being a dad, yeah?"

James nodded. "I'll catch you later at the reception. Lily needs me," he said protectively.

Remus waved as James disappeared into the crowd. He turned toward the exit that would lead out into the courtyard where the reception would be held and strolled out side lazily. That was when he saw her. The her being, Jessica Elizabeth Wells of course. She took his breath away. She looked incredible. She sat all alone at table at the edge of the courtyard, watching but not participating in the dancing or festivities. She wore a long light blue dress that had sparkles all along the skirt. Her hair was exactly as he remembered it: long, falling over her shoulders and curling just the slightest bit at the ends.

Remus shook his head when he realized he was staring. He gathered his wits about him walked slowly over to her table. He tried to think of something clever and witty to say but nothing came to him. "Hello, Jess," he said softly, silently. "Would fancy a dance with an old friend?"

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