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Chapter 3 Reflections

Allison awoke later that evening when she felt her bed moving. Opening her eyes she saw Remus lying in front of her. "Hey you." She smiled at him.

He took her and hand held it comfortingly. "I'm sorry for what I said; you have to know that I didn't mean any of it."

"I know you didn't. You would never hurt me like that." She kissed his cheek.

He smiled at her. "Good now close your eyes and go back to sleep, you need to get all the rest you can. I'll stay with you tonight."

Allie smiled thinking what a wonderful friend she had. She snuggled up next to him and drifted off to sleep; hoping the baby kicking him wouldn't keep him up all night. (A/N her belly is pressed up against him)

Flashback/Dream

Allie walked down the girl's dorm staircase and smiled at the four marauders huddled together, obviously plotting some prank. "What are you four up to?" She smiled at their startled reactions.

Sirius grinned, wrapping her in a hug. "We are just discussing our upcoming N.E.W.T. exams love." He kissed her gently on the lips. "And just what are you doing sneaking up on us?"

She laughed. "I can hardly sneak up on you if you are standing in the middle of the Gryffindor commonroom Sirius. You four better behave or Lily will have your heads."

"What have they done now?" Lily came down the staircase frowning. "Who are you pranking this time?" She hugged James and then pointed her finger at him. "You better not be planning to do anything to Severus. It is getting old you know."

Sirius chimed in. "We were just discussing N.E.W.T.s Lily, honestly. Come on Allie, let's go for a walk." He took her hand and led her out of the portrait hole, looking back nervously at James as he went.

When they reached the lake he stopped and hugged her. "There's something I've wanted to talk to you about."

She suddenly felt butterflies in her stomach, though she wasn't sure why. "Okay Sirius, what is it?"

He held both of her hands and smiled nervously at her. "I love you so much Allison and I can't imagine one day of my life without you in it. You are the reason I get out of bed in the morning and if I didn't have you I don't know what I would do. I love you more than words could ever express and if you'll let me I would like to spend the rest of my life proving that to you. Allison Martin, will you marry me?"

She smiled, tears streaming down her face. "Of course I will Sirius. I love you."

End Flashback/Dream

Allison woke up and wiped the tears that fell during her dream off her face. Remus was still lying with her, sleeping peacefully. She took a deep breath and tried to put the memory in the back of her mind and clear her head again so she wouldn't cry.

Remus woke and opened his eyes. She was laying there trying not to cry and it was breaking his heart. He watched Allison go through so much since James and Lily were killed and Sirius was put in Azkaban. He wished more than anything that he could make her feel better. "Morning sleepy head, how do you feel?" He sat up and waited for her answer.

She rolled over and sat up. "I actually feel really good today. Lets do something fun." She turned and smiled at him. "I haven't been anywhere in ages."

He laughed. "Well I do have to go into Diagon Alley today to get supplies for my upcoming year at Hogwarts, would you like to come with me?"

She practically jumped off the bed with excitement. "That sounds great! I'd love to!" She grabbed clothes from her closet and went to the bathroom to get ready.

They spent most of the day in Diagon Alley shopping for Remus' supplies and looking at baby things. When night came they went their separate ways, each returning to their flats and turning in for the night.

Three days later Allison stood on platform 9 ¾ to see her good friend off to Hogwarts for his upcoming year as Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts. "Now you be good Remus Lupin. No pranking or funny business." She laughed.

"Very funny Allie. You will come to visit me won't you? And don't forget to send for me when that baby decides to finally come out." He hugged her tightly. "I am just an owl away if you need me."

She hugged him as the whistle began to blow. "Get on the train before you miss it!" She waved and he disappeared onto the train. She watched as the train moved out of sight and then headed back to her flat.