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Remus and Sirius were sitting at the Gryffindor table in the Great Hall the next morning. Both had black bags beneath their eyes from the lack of sleep but other than that seemed to be in good spirits. I instantly smiled, despite my own sleep deprived night.

"I'm sorry", Moony said immediately. He was cut off by me enveloping him in a hug. He tentatively slipped an arm around my waist.

"Remus, you're forgiven, but seriously, what did we do to upset you?" I asked.

Sirius was looking at him intently.

"You guys didn't do anything. I was just in a bad mood, the moon is coming up in a few days and I failed that charms test", he explained, pulling a face.

James raised his eyebrows incredulously.

"You failed?" He snorted, "Well there's a first time for everything!"

"Way to be sensitive, Prongs", I said, elbowing the messy haired boy in the ribs, receiving a satisfactory yelp.

"We had a charms test?" Peter asked worriedly. I frowned, when had we a charms test? But I was so relieved to be on speaking terms with Remus again that I let it slide.

"So, what's on today?" James asked loudly.

Remus and Sirius stayed silent.

"Isn't Amy meeting that Ravenclaw in the library tonight?" Peter offered up hopefully, delighted at the chance to input something into our conversation.

"Oh, yeah!" I grinned, having completely forgotten about it with the drama of last night.

I didn't notice the sudden uncomfortable silence that ensued.

"Guys, Amy and I have a confession to make", James said quietly so as to not be overheard.

"What have you done now?" Remus sighed with exasperation.

"Well, we've made progress with the you-know-what project", I confessed.

"No way!" Sirius said a bit too loudly.

"Shhh!"

"Sorry", he whispered, "When did this all happen?"

"Last night, Amy and I couldn't sleep and she had already made progress by herself and she showed me how to do it", James whispered.

"Why didn't you wake me?" Peter whined.

"Sorry, Wormy, you were sound asleep. Dead to the world you were." James said insincerely.

"What can you do?" Remus asked curiously.

"If you're willing to skip breakfast, we'll show you in the passage", I offered.

"Fine, but we're going to the kitchens later", Sirius agreed.

We left the Great Hall and slipped unnoticed into a passage we had found in our second year.


"Right, here goes", I proclaimed.

The now familiar tingling sensation flooded over me.

"Woah!" Sirius, Remus and Peter gasped together.

"I know, it's cool." James laughed. Their expressions were dumbfounded.

"Come on, we've to go to herbology", I commanded, ushering them out of the passageway.


The rest of the day flew past and it was rapidly approaching 7 o'clock. I had spent half an hour getting changed into the prepared outfit. Marlene had curled my hair around her wand, giving it a red carpet appearance. Emmeline had gotten her make-up kit out and outlined my eyes, applied rouge to my cheeks and painted my lips.

"Amy, you look gorgeous!" Lily gushed, "Have fun!" She reconsidered this statement and hurriedly added, "But not too much fun!"

I laughed out loud, and bounced down the stairs.

"Looking good, wolfie", Sirius winked as he passed me in the common room, "I'd leave quickly if I were you. Prongs is still considering that 'manly chat' with Donovan and for once I don't think he's joking".

I pulled a horrified face and Sirius laughed, going up to his dormitory.

I made my way to the Great Hall where Liam was waiting, casually leaning against the wall as though he hadn't a care in the world.

He was wearing a pale blue shirt and muggle denim jeans. His Ravenclaw robes were slung over his arm. His face lit up when he saw me and he smiled, showing every single one of those shining white teeth.

"Hey", I greeted, struggling to remain calm when I knew for a fact that I had a wide, foolish smile splayed across my face.

"So where do you want to go?" He asked, "The library?"

"Sounds good to me", I agreed and practically skipped alongside him.

The library was almost empty, save for several people in my year, a few 7th years and some quiet, studious 1st years. Liam and I claimed a table in a secluded corner, far away from the prying eyes of Madame Pince.

"So, potions", Liam stated, "Where's your trouble with them?"

"I'm alright at the theory, the written paper shouldn't pose too much trouble although I could do with some help with the third year course." I told him, "I'm brutal at actually brewing them. I just don't have the patience and then I lose count of the stirs or add something in early or forget an ingredient. The list goes on!"

"You can't be that bad", Liam sympathised.

"No, I really am! I've gone through thirty-one cauldrons since 1st year!"

He paled slightly.

"I didn't think that was possible", he said weakly.

"Afraid so", I grimaced, "Anyways, what do you find difficult in Defence Against the Dark Arts?"

"Everything I can't learn from a book!" He said, "I can study the theory and can hold my own on the written paper but I'm completely useless at the practicals."

"That's ok! I love duelling and defensive spells, I'm just glad that you don't need too much help with the theory. Not that I mind Defence, but theory is always tedious."

"I know", he groaned. "Where can we practice defensive spells though? I'm sure Slughorn will let us brew potions in the dungeons. Are you in the 'Slug Club'?"

"Yup", I replied popping the 'p', "Are you?"

He nodded.

"Well I know of a secret room that is definitely big enough to duel in. We can practice spells there, it's on the 4th floor by that statue of Merlin, all you have to do is tickle his toes!" I decided "Come on, I'll show you."

Without thinking, I grabbed his hand and dodging Madame Pince's glare we jogged out of her haven.