A/N: For my Remus/Catie fans I ask that if you so wish to please PM me for a spoiler on their future. Hehe

Disclaimer, first chapter.

"Cate, mind spreading the word about Quidditch practice this Thursday?" James asked, slinging an arm around his sister.

Catie shook her head. "Not at all."

"Have I told you you're amazing today?" James asked grinning.

Catie laughed. "I'm always amazing."

James laughed with her. "You are," he said pecking her cheek. "Come on, let's get to class."


"I'm going to study outside for a bit, I'll meet you for dinner," Catie said walking out of a class with Lily.

Lily nodded. "Alright. See you!"

Catie waved as she walked away. "See you!"

She went out the doors and down to the lake, picking out a nice secluded tree by the water. It was hardly ever she got a moment alone when she was at Hogwarts and coming to this tree was like going to a sanctuary.


"James, where's Cate?" Remus asked, looking around in the throng of students.

"Left class with Lily, so I'd assume she's with her," James said shrugging.

Remus shook his head. "I don't think so. Lily's right over there. Catie isn't with her."

James frowned. "Let's ask her then." Remus agreed and the two made their way over to her. "Hey Lily, do you know where Catie is?"

Lily nodded. "Yeah, she was going outside to study."

"Thanks," Remus said smiling at her. He went around the two and ran for the outside. He knew exactly where she'd be. After a few moments of running he came into sight of the lake and he went to what used to be his and Catie's kissing tree. It also used to be the tree they always got caught under when it rained. Remus looked up, checking the skies. No rain clouds in sight. He looked forward again and saw Catie's knees from the other side of the oak. He smirked to himself. He had the advantage of surprise. He crept to the opposite side of the tree and slowly walked around it.

"Why, hello there," he greeted.

Catie jumped. "Remus! How'd you find me?"

Remus shrugged and sat beside her. "Lily said you were outside and I took a guess."

Catie smiled and shook her head, looking back to her book. "Did you need me?" she asked.

Remus pulled one knee up and wrapped an arm around it. "Not really." He looked over at her and observed silently a small smile on his face. Catie was engulfed in her book. She subconsciously lifted a hand to her hair to tuck it behind her ear. Remus chuckled quietly to himself and shook his head.

"So, how are you and Sirius doing? Besides snogging of course," he added teasingly.

Catie chuckled to herself and leaned back against the oak tree. "Well, not much besides snogging," she teased back.

Remus frowned, taking her seriously. "What?"

Catie laughed. "I'm kidding! Oh come on, Remus, I'm not that stupid."

Remus relaxed and sighed. "He seems to really love you."

Catie smiled softly at him. "Yeah, he does." 'Unlike you,' she added in her head.

"I'm sure the two of you will be very happy in the future," Remus said, examining his fingernails.

"Yeah," Catie said, looking at a squirrel in the distance.

Remus looked up into the tree. "I distinctly remember you climbing this a few years back. Trying to hide from James was it?"

Catie chuckled. "Yeah and I distinctly remember putting a gash in my leg on the way down."

Remus chuckled too. "Oh yes, those were the days."

Catie grinned. "Yeah. They were." She sighed and put her book back into her bag. "We should get in. It's getting late." Remus nodded and stood up, holding out his hand to help Catie up. When Catie took it, it felt like sparks went up his arm. He smiled at her and let go once she was on her feet.


"Sirius?" Catie asked.

"Hm?"

"What do you see us doing after we leave Hogwarts?"

Sirius shrugged. "Well I suppose we'll get our jobs at the ministry, stay at the manor as long as we can. Something like that."

"I can't picture it for some reason." Sirius went up behind her and wrapped his arms around her shoulders, drawing her close.

"Is it because of You-Know-Who?" he whispered.

Catie sighed and leaned back into him. "I suppose. Everything just seems so… uncertain."

Sirius kissed her head. "Well, you don't need to worry your pretty little head over that. That's in the future and this, well this, is the present."

Catie smiled. "You're right… for once," she added.

"Hey!" Sirius protested. He started tickling her sides with no mercy. Catie shrieked with laughter.

"Sirius! Stop!"

Sirius laughed and turned her around so she faced him. "Must I?" She kissed him.


Thursday night the Gryffindor team met for practice.

"Sirius, watch out for that bludger!" James shouted. He didn't respond. He was too busy trying to dodge it. He dived and it flew overhead. He sighed with relief and came to a stop, hovering over the ground.

"You alright?" James called from above.

Sirius nodded and flew up to them. "I'm fine."

James nodded in acknowledgment. "Good. Carmichael, you've got to stay focused!" he shouted to another team member.

Catie flew up beside Sirius, frowning. "You sure you're alright?"

Sirius nodded. "Yeah, I'll be okay."

Catie leaned over and kissed his cheek. "Alright." She gave him a smile and then flew off.


That weekend was the third game of the season, Gryffindor versus Slytherin. The game was neck-and-neck 60-60. The first team to score would be crowned the winner. Catie moved in to score when she was hit by a player from the opposite team. She spiraled downwards trying to regain control of her broom. Lily screamed and covered her mouth.

"Catie!" James shouted. "Pull up! Pull up!" She did and her head was met by a beater's club. A whistle blew and she lost consciousness.

The Slytherin beater hit the quaffle to his teammate and the teammate scored. The game was over. James pulled out his wand spewing profanities at the Slytherin responsible for sending Catie to the ground. Sirius sped down to where Catie lay crumpled in the grass, some teammates joining him while the others flew to help James. James landed and ran for the Slytherin.

Hooch continued blowing her whistle. "Stop, Potter!" she screeched at him. Gryffindor's beaters McConnell and Carmichael held James back while the Slytherin sneered at him.

"That is enough!" McGonagall shouted over the noise. She and Madame Pomfrey had just come onto the field, Pomfrey heading towards Catie and Sirius while McGonagall proceeded to James and Hooch.

"That was uncalled for, Potter!" McGonagall snapped.

"What he did, professor, was uncalled for!" James growled.

McGonagall stepped in front of him. "Let Madame Hooch and Professor Slughorn handle this. Go see your sister." James shook off his teammates and stormed off to Catie.

"How is she?" Sirius asked Pomfrey.

Pomfrey sighed. "Left arm fractured, ankle sprained, bruised ribs, a bad blow to the head… It'll take a while for her to recover, Black." Sirius sighed and rubbed Catie's cheek with his thumb.


"Why's it always her?" James exploded. "Why can't it be me for a change?"

Remus looked up at him. "She's going to be okay."

"I wish I could just take it instead of her, you know?" James said, continuing to pace.

Sirius sighed. "We all would, James."

Pomfrey came out. "Mister Potter, your sister is recovering however she is still unconscious. I think it would be best for you all to come see her tomorrow."

James sighed. "Can I just see her? For a moment? Please, Madame Pomfrey."

Pomfrey crossed her arms and sighed. "Very well. The rest of you shoo!" Sirius and Remus sighed and took their leave.

A/N: Aw, poor Cate. She's just easy to pick on. Hehe.

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