Alexandra woke up before Lily did and she decided to get Lily back for what she did with that water. Alexandra walked over to Lily's bed and then started jumping on it.

"Wake up, Lily. It's a new day."

Lily groaned as she slowly opened her eyes. "What time is it?"

"Don't know." Alexandra smiled.

"I thought you weren't a morning person?"

"I'm not, but today is a great day and what better way to start the day then by waking you up."

"Something happened last night with Remus." Lily grabbed Alexandra's hand and pulled her down on the bed. "What happened?

"First you have to tell me what you and James did."

"Um, nothing really."

"Come on, Lily, tell me. I waited for you last night, but I fell asleep before you came back. So what did you do?"

"Well, he took my by the lake and we had a picnic."

"Really? That's so romantic. What did you guys talk about? Are you two going out now? Did you kiss?"

"Stop with all the questions. You're making my head hurt. We talked about different things. No we aren't going out and no we didn't kiss."

"Darn, I was hoping."

"Sorry to burst your bubble, but it looks like what you thought was wrong."

"No, because I said after the date. I didn't say when after the date."

"I disagree. Now tell me why you are so cheery this morning?"

"Well, yesterday when I was with Remus I had this strange feeling and it felt like my stomach was doing back flips. As I was waiting for you last night I was thinking about everything and came up with one thing."

"And that would be?"

Alexandra sighed. "I like Remus."

Lily hugged Alexandra. "That's great." Lily saw Alexandra looked sad. "What's the matter?"

"What if he doesn't like me back?"

"You'll never know unless you tell him how you feel."

"But if he doesn't like me then I'll be rejected and I don't think I can handle that."

"Maybe he feels the same and like you is afraid of rejection."

"I'm still not going to tell him. If he doesn't feel the same then our friendship will be awkward."

"But maybe he feels the same as you and if you don't do anything then you could be missing out on something great."

Alexandra thought for a minute and then said, "Ok, I might tell him. Just let me work up the courage."

"In that case you will never tell him."

"You never know."

Lily and Alexandra got ready then went down to the common room where they saw the Marauders were sitting by the fire.

"Morning guys." Alexandra said. "It's such a beautiful day, don't you think? Let's go eat breakfast. I'm hungry.

Alexandra walked out of the portrait and everyone was staring at her. "Did you see that?" Sirius asked. "Alex was cheerful and it's morning."

"Wonder what she's so happy about." Peter said.

The boys looked at Lily. "Don't look at me. I know nothing." Then Lily went after Alexandra.

All throughout breakfast Alexandra was debating on whether she should tell Remus that she likes him or not. She was lost in thought and barely noticed what was going on around her. A few people tried to get her attention, but nothing worked. Finally James flicked Alexandra on the forehead.

"What was that for?" Alexandra asked.

"It was the only way to get your attention." James replied.

"Attention for what?"

"Well, you have been spacing ever since we got down to breakfast." Sirius said.

"Yeah, so what have you been thinking about?" Peter asked.

"Nothing."

"Yeah right. We know it's something."

"Really, it's nothing. Oh look, it's time for class. Bye." Then Alexandra quickly got up and left the Great Hall.

"Something is definitely up." James said. "It's Sunday, we don't have classes."

Alexandra went to the Black Lake and when she got there she realized what she said to the boys. "Stupid. It's Sunday. There are no classes today." She said as she banged her head on a tree.

"If you do that too much you could give yourself brain damage." Someone said.

Alexandra looked around, but didn't see anyone. "Ok, I give up. Where are you?"

A boy jumped down from the tree. He had curly brown hair and a few freckles on his face. "I like sitting in trees. It helps me think. So why were you hitting your head on the tree?"

"Just because I said something stupid. I'm Alexandra by the way."

"Michael. Let me guess, the stupid thing you said was that you had to go to class?"

"Yeah."

"Whatever made you say that you must have wanted to get away real fast?"

Alexandra and Michael talked for awhile and then he went off with his friends. Alexandra stayed by the lake to think some more. She wanted to know if Remus liked her too, but if he doesn't then it might be a little awkward to be around him after she confessed she likes him.

Alexandra finally decided that she needed another opinion, but who could she ask? Lily said that she should just tell Remus, but is that really the right thing to do?

As Alexandra was walking around she saw Hagrid outside his hut and decided to say hi.

"Hi Hagrid." She said when she got up to him.

"Hello Alexandra. What are you up to today?"

"Nothing, just thinking."

"About what?"

"Well, um…can we go inside and talk?" Alexandra said as she looked around like someone might be listening.

"Sure." Then went inside and Hagrid fixed Alexandra a cup of tea.

Hagrid handed Alexandra her tea and she took a sip. "So I've been wondering whether I should tell this guy I like him or not."

"What's this guy like?"

"Well, he's nice, sweet, caring and he was the first one to be my friend. I'm a little afraid to tell him because what if he doesn't like me back? He'll reject me and then our friendship will be awkward."

"There is only one way to find out and that's to tell him. What if he feels the same? Maybe he is afraid of you rejecting him. And if you don't tell him then you will probably be spending the rest of your life wondering what could have happened."

Alexandra thought for a moment. Maybe she should tell Remus. Both Lily and Hagrid said that she should and they are right. She could be missing something great if she doesn't tell him.

"I guess you're right. I should tell him…but what if he rejects me?"

"Then you just smile and say you don't what you're missing."

Alexandra laughed. "I should try that. Thanks, Hagrid."

"Anytime."

Alexandra and Hagrid talked awhile longer and then Alexandra left. As she headed back up to the castle she came to the decision that she would tell Remus and worry about what happens after that when it comes.

When Alexandra got to the castle she saw Lily sitting with some of her friends so she went over there. "Lily, I have decided to tell him."

Lily looked at Alexandra with a smile. "That's great. So when are you going to tell him?"

"Tonight. That way I can have a little more time to get the courage."

"Well, you already have some courage if you decided to tell him."

Alexandra shrugged her shoulders. "I suppose."

The day seemed to be going too fast for Alexandra and she was a little nervous about telling Remus. The Marauders weren't helping much either. They kept bugging her and wanting to know why she left during breakfast. She just said she had a lot on her mind and didn't want to discuss it.

It was now dinner and that meant that the time to tell Remus was almost coming. Alexandra was chewing on her hair; something she did when she was nervous.

"Alex, you do know there is food here, right?" Sirius asked.

"Uh, what?"

"You're chewing on your hair."

Alexandra noticed she was chewing on her hair and took it out of her mouth. "Sorry. Nervous habit."

"What are you nervous about?" James asked.

Alexandra glanced at Remus and then looked at James. "Nothing."

"You know you aren't a very good liar."

"Just leave her alone." Lily said. "She doesn't have to tell you everything."

The rest of dinner Alexandra was quiet and barely ate anything which made the Marauders even more curious, but Alexandra refused to tell them anything. Finally dinner was over and Alexandra slowly made her way to Gryffindor Tower. Lily was walking with her and saying stuff like 'Don't worry so much.' and 'Everything will be fine.' Nothing Lily said helped Alexandra calm her nerves.

Alexandra sat on the windowsill and read her book while she waited for everyone to go to bed. If Remus did reject her then she didn't want it to be in front of everyone.

"Alex, are you going to tell him?" Lily asked as she sat next to Alexandra.

Alexandra looked around and saw that only her, Lily and the Marauders were left in the room. Alexandra sighed. "As ready as I'll ever be."

Alexandra put her book down and slowly made her way over to the boys. They were talking about quidditch; no surprise.

"Hey Alex." Peter said.

"Hi. Um…" Alexandra felt her stomach tie into knots and her throat felt dry. Finally she said, "I'm going to bed. Good night." Then she went back over to Lily. "I'm a coward."

"You didn't tell him?"

"I couldn't. I value our friendship too much and I'm afraid I'll ruin it if I say I like him."

"Or it might get better."

"Yeah, might doesn't mean it will." Then Alexandra went up to her dormitory; Lily followed.

The Marauders were sitting and just staring at the stairs. "Well, that was weird." Sirius said.

"She has been acting strange today." James said.

"I wonder what happened." Peter said.

"She'll tell us if she wants to." Remus said. "Until then don't bug her about it."

"I'm just curious." James said. "She was all cheery this morning then she was deep in thought and barely spoke the rest of the day."

"Like I said she will tell us if she wants to. You know Alex, she never tells anyone anything."

"Unless it's Lily." Peter said.

James smiled and Remus knew exactly what he was thinking. "Don't try it, Prongs. I doubt Lily will tell you what is up with Alex."

"I have to try." Remus just shook his head.