A/N- Here's the second half. This is Remus's POV. Yeah, I know it's mushy. Enjoy.

Disclaimer: J.K Rowling owns everything, but Libby is mine. However if Ms. Rowling wants to use her she can. Don't own the songs, Did you ever love somebody by Jessica Simpson nor First Time by Rod Stewart. * wide smile*



Dancing For The First Time



Remus froze as Libby screamed his name. It was a sound that made his soul freeze. His heart dropped as Libby dropped from sight. Remus ran to where Libby was standing earlier looking beautiful and sad. Dear Lord, please let her be all right. I won't throw another snowball again, as long as she is okay. Remus stared down the edge of the drop. Laying on the bottom was Libby. Her hair was fanned out behind her. The winter sun hit it, showcase it's tarnished gold look. Against the snow, her tanned skin stand out, a reminder of her Creole heritage.

"Liberty, Are you all right?!" Remus shouted. Libby didn't respond or even move. Remus gulped and slid down the drop to her. He tumbled and landed right next to her. Rolling over, he stared at her serene face and could easily picture it awake and laughing. The thought of her awake and smiling at him caused a burning sensation in his gut.



Are those your eyes

Is that your smile

I've been looking at you forever

yet I never saw you before



Where was these feelings coming from. This is James', his best friend, cousin. Hell, James and Liberty were like brother and sister. Remus couldn't fall in love with Libby. She was… well she was…Damn what is she to him. A good friend, yeah a real good friend. Friends didn't fall for each other.

Remus shook his head, trying clear it of his current conflict. He hurriedly checked Libby's neck for a pulse. Breathing a sigh of relief when he found one, his heart started to beat again. Gently he brushed the snow away from her face. Remus soon caught himself gazing at her, thinking thoughts that caused him to blush. Remus was about to move her when Libby stirred. Her gloved hand brushed his. Remus gripped he hand as he called to her softly.



Are these your hands holding mine

Now I wonder how I could have been so blind

And for the first time I am looking in your eyes

For the first time I'm seeing who you are



Libby's deep blue eyes fluttered open. She gazed at Remus for a few minutes. Remus held his breathe as he realized that his imagination was sorely flawed. Libby was more beautiful then anything he had ever seen. How come he never seen this Libby before. The thing that really caught Remus off guard was the love in her face. Was it for him?



I can't believe how much I see

when you're looking back at me

now I understand what love is, love is

for the first time



"Libby, I'm.." Remus started, but Libby raised her free hand to silence him.

"It's my fault , Remus. I wasn't paying attention and when I saw you it was too late." Libby explained.

"What had you so distracted, Libby?" Remus asked curiously.

Libby looked away. Remus knew she didn't want to talk about it. He helped Libby in to a sitting position. The sudden motion seem to make her dizzy, so Remus pulled her against his chest. Libby's cheeks went red, for she always dreamed that someday Remus would let her lean against his chest. Remus ran one of his hands down the length of her hair while the other supported her. She fit him perfectly, Remus noted. He could stay here with her and be happy to do just this. Was that all possible?



Can this be real

Can this be true

Am I the person I was this morning

and are you the same you



Remus buried his face into Libby's hair as Libby buried her face into his chest. Together they breathed in each other's scent and smiled. They had changed from who they were that morning. Remus didn't want to leave this perfect situation but reality came back with vengeance. Libby was still James' cousin and Remus shouldn't fall in love with her. After all, she didn't deserve a werewolf for a boyfriend. Remus had enough scars from past relationships that deteriorated because of what he was. Yet, there was that look of love in her eyes when she looked at him. Before he could continue arguing with himself, Libby began to move.

"Remus, I think we try to get out of here before Sirius finds us." Libby suggested.

"You're right, Libby. " Remus agreed quickly, nearly jumping up. He was enjoying the sensation of Libby on his lap too much for his own good. He held out a hand to help Libby up. As she accepted it, their eyes met and Remus caught a glimpse of the love and hurt in them before Libby looked away. Remus sucked in his breath from the impact of it. She was in love with him

It's all so strange

How can it be

All along this love was right in front of me

And for the first time I am looking in your eyes



Libby loved him. Him, Remus J. Lupin, the werewolf, the geek, her cousin's best friend. Remus didn't imagine that look of love unnoticed. It's been on James's face every time Lily Evans walked by. He never knew until he look into her eyes.

"You gonna hold my hand forever, sugar, or you gonna help a girl up?" Libby drawled lazily, showing off her Cajun accent. Remus blushed lightly and pulled her up. Libby tried to stand, but one of her ankles gave out. She fell into Remus's waiting arms.

"Are you all right, Libby? What did you hurt on your fall?" Remus asked concerned. God, he sounded like a big brother even to his own ears. While that would been a good thing normally, he didn't like it. To distracted himself from what he said, he knelt down and had a look at one of Libby's ankles. It was swollen and red. Straightening, he picked Libby up in a fireman's carry.

"Remus!" Libby gasped as Remus picked her up. Never did she ever believe that Remus would sweep her off her feet literally. She felt him begin to climb out of the drop. Closing her eyes, she prayed that they didn't fall.



For the first time I'm seeing who you are

I can't believe how much I see

when you're looking back at me

now I understand what love is, love is

for the first time



Remus liked the feel of Libby's weight on his shoulder. Hell, He liked the idea of saving her from distress. Out here they were away from any obstacle. He began to believe that he could be in love with Libby. Despite what he was, despite the werewolf. A hand appeared in his view. Accepting it, he peered into James's concerned face. James pulled him up on to the ledge. Remus gently handed Libby off to her cousin. So much for dreams.

"What happened?" James asked both of them. Libby spoke first explaining how she fell. Remus continued on how he found Libby and her swollen ankle. James supported his cousin's weight. While he was listening to their story, he saw Libby and Remus looking at each other more often when they thought the other wasn't looking. James knew Libby's feeling for Remus, but was Remus now showing an interest back? He would need to give the matter some thought as to how he felt about his two best friends falling in love.

"Moony, I'll take Libby back to the castle. Go find Padfoot and tell him the game is off." James commented to Remus. Remus nodded, he could use the time to think about his feelings. "All right. Ready, Libs?"

"Of course, cousin. Just don't leave me all alone with the torturer." Libby pleaded as they began to move away.

Remus wandered through the woods with his thoughts. His mind floated back to when he first met Libby. It was two years ago in Diagon Alley. James was showing her around, picking up school supplies. They had spotted James and walked over to him. Libby spun out her cousin's reach and in him. It reminded him of a dancer. Remus was so struck by her beauty and her grace that he forgot where he was. He excused himself politely and introduced himself. James made the normal introductions. Remus was disappointed to find out she was James's cousin from America. That meant she was off limits, if the look James gave Sirius meant anything. Of course, Sirius was a bit of a playboy when it comes to girls. Not like that stopped Sirius from flirting with Libby any. And much to Remus's surprise, Libby flirted right back. But that look was never there before. Would still be there if Libby ever found out about the werewolf? He didn't know the answer.

Finally he decide to talk to Libby about all of this. Then he'll deal with James. Libby need to be talked to first for several reasons. One Remus knew that if Libby ever found that he went to James first, she'll kill him. Libby was very independent minded. The second reason is he was going to reveal that he was a werewolf to her. There may no reason to talk to James if she rejected. However she may not. After all, New Orleans is a very open minded city. It's open up to all forms of magical creatures. Werewolves were accepted there. She would accept him as he was no questions asked. Smiling, Remus went to go find Sirius.



Such a long time ago I had given up

on finding this emotion ever again



That night, Remus did something he never did before. He stole James's cloak and map. Creeping down to the common room, he put on the cloak and went through the portrait hole. Consulting the map, he slowly made his way to the hospital wing. Twice he ran into Mrs. Norris. She followed him for a bit until Remus asked her to cover for him. Mrs. Norris walked off after awhile. Remus hurried, not sure if she was continuing her patrol or going to get Filch. Finally, he reached the hospital wing. Taking a deep breathe, he entered.

The room void of people until Remus noticed Libby sprawled on to one the bed. Quietly, he knelt next to her. Looking around, he began to try and wake her. Libby rolled towards his voice and began to open her eyes. Remus quickly pulled down his hood so Libby could see his head. A weary smile spread across her face.

"Hello, Remus." Libby whispered and Remus's heart stopped.



But you're here with me now

Yes I found you somehow

and I've never been so sure



" Libby, I wanted to talk to you." Remus said gently, "I couldn't wait to see you. Libby, before I do something really stupid I need to tell you something."

Libby looked at him curiously, waiting to hear what he had to say. Remus felt his courage beginning to falter as he stared at her face. Remus looked away. He needs to tell her this. Tell her about his burden.

"Remus what is it?" Libby asked softly. He looked like he was in pain. She touched his face bringing his eyes to hers. In them she found her strength to say the next few words, "I love you Remus Lupin, no matter what."

In her words Remus found his strength and prayed her feelings wouldn't change, "Liberty, I'm a werewolf. I've been one since I was a little boy. I want to be honest with you before anything can happen. Some girls avoid Werewolves like the plague."

"And you think I would, Remus? Avoid you? " Libby questioned as Remus looked away, "Have you so little faith in me that I would spurn you for being something that you can't help. Werewolves are a dime a dozen in New Orleans. Remus, I love you for you. If being werewolf is part of you, then I love that as well."

When Remus turned to look at Libby, their lips met in a kiss. Remus felt a fire begin to burn between them. His mother use to tell him that happens when you find your soulmate. Could it be he finally found his? She was right in front of him all along. And to see her he had only to look in her eyes.



And for the first time I am looking in your eyes

For the first time I'm seeing who you are

Can't believe how much I see

when you're looking back at me



Remus broke the kiss. He took Libby's hand in to his. Staring at her eyes, he saw the look that started it all. A look he was sure that was reflected in to his eyes. Remus finally knew that it was possible for someone to love him. As he spoke to her, he understood that this love would last him his whole life.



Now I understand what love is, love is

for the first time

For the first time



"Libby, I love you too." Remus whispered the sweetest words that Libby had ever heard. Libby felt tears roll down her cheek as she and Remus shared another kiss before he left.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Libby. Sweet dreams." Remus winked as he pulled the hood back up.

"Good night Remus. Oh, Remus. I knew you were a werewolf before. James explained it to me. when I noticed your disappearances." Libby smiled as she settled down back to sleep. Remus chuckled to himself before he left. So he was worried over nothing.

Both slept dreamlessly since their dreams came true.



The End…