A/N: Obviously you guys don't know how to take a hint. Please Review. i would atleast like to know if you even like the story. i have up to chapter 14 done. i'm in the process of working on chapter 15. i know the rating say's M and that some are you are possibly disappointed that there are no lemons yet. please don't worry come chapter 20 or so there will be. i don't forsee any lemons while they are still students. anyway hang in there and keep reading. and please drop me a line or even a word 'Great' or 'Awesome' or 'Dreadful' would work also. other wise next chapter will be cut in half and you'll be left hanging in the middle of a conversation. Even if…

Chapter 10

James and Sirius stumbled down the stairs to the common room around the time Lilly took the picture of Remus and Miah. 'Woman,' Sirius said, 'what are you doing with the camera?'

'Shh,' Lilly hissed, 'you'll wake them, before I can get away with getting a decent picture.'

'I didn't know you were so into perfect pictures,' Sirius said, 'if that's the case I will be your model.'

'Seriously, Sirius, just be quiet,' Lilly whispered harshly, 'Miah and Remus are asleep in the common room; I want to get a picture before they wake up. It's just too cute.'

'Ok mother hen,' James said, 'go to it, we'll keep watch to make sure no one comes in until you get a good picture.'

'Thank you James,' Lilly said smiling at him with one of the most brilliant smiles he had ever seen.

She snuck back into the common room and over to the couch where the couple were sleeping, and managed to snap 3 pictures before they pair started to awaken. Lilly took out her wand and cast a spell to help them stay asleep until they were ready to wake. After taking one more picture she retreated to the dorm steps where the boys were keeping watch.

'Got em, how about we go and get something to eat,' she said, putting the camera back where she had found it.

'Sure,' Sirius said, 'let's go before they wake up and realize we have pictures.'

'Before who wakes up?' Remus asked.

'Guys from the dorm,' James answered fast.

'Why would you take pictures of the guys in the dorm?' Miah asked.

'For the memory book for the when we graduate,' Lilly said.

'Oh, well,' Miah said, 'I hope you'll let me help with it then. I just adore taking pictures.'

'Of course,' Lilly said, 'I wouldn't dream of asking anyone else to help with a project this hush-hush.'

'Come on let's go and get something to eat,' Miah said.

Everyone filed out, except for Remus and Miah. 'Think their up to something?' Remus asked.

'When aren't they,' Miah said.

'Their hiding something,' Remus said, 'and what's worse is that Lilly's in on it.'

'Lilly working with Sirius and James,' Miah said dramatically putting the back of her hand to her forehead, 'oh no, what ever will we do?'

Remus laughed, 'let em have their fun, and just when they think they're safe we'll find em out and get em at their own game.'

'Sounds like fun, 'Miah said, 'we'll shall we go?'

'Yes,' Remus said, 'ladies first.'

'Thank you kind sir,' Miah said.

'You're welcome fair lady,' Remus finished. They laughed all the way to the great hall. They sat down across from each other. Miah smiled at him as she reached for the butter, to butter her toast.

Lilly watched the exchange between the two, they may not be in love yet; but it would eventually. She couldn't help but wish that she was in love herself; but she didn't have time for that now. There would be time for love after they were older. Now she wanted to concentrate on being young, she wanted to get as many owls as she could. She wasn't sure what she wanted to do after she graduated, she wasn't to leave her options open.

As the year progressed further into spring, and nearer to summer, Remus and Miah all but forgot their plot to take down James and Sirius and their new sidekick in crime, Lilly. There were too busy studying for their OWL's Miah was determined to get as many OWL's as possible. She was in an unspoken battle with Remus and Lilly, although she was sure that they would still be friends after it was all over; but they had all aimed to be the highest from their house. Of course no one had thought to put Severus in the equation.

One Friday afternoon three weeks before the OWL exam, Miah was scurrying down the hall towards the library. 'Miah,' Severus called, 'do you have a minute.'

'I suppose,' Miah said, 'what do you need?'

'You seem a bit cranky,' Severus said, 'is this a bad time?'

'No,' Miah said, 'it's a fine time, what can I help you with?'

'I was wondering if you would like to help me study for Potions?' he said, 'I talked to professor Slughorn and he offered to allow us and another student's preparing for OWL's to us the class room two nights a week for 2 hrs. After dinner. Are you interested?'

'That would be wonderful,' Miah said, 'can I tell Lilly and Remus?'

'Sure,' Severus said, 'I just thought you might like the chance to study more. The first session is tonight, but to make it up to Professor Slughorn we have to come to his party tomorrow night. You know how he likes to throw parties last minute.'

'Is it Casual or Formal?' Miah asked.

'Formal,' Severus said,

'Thank you Severus,' Miah said, 'I'll be sure to pass the word on.'

'See you later Miah,' Severus said.

Miah immediately turned around, instead of heading to the library; she headed off to find Remus and Lilly. They would most likely be at the common room by now. When she got to the portrait she practically screamed the password. After getting into the common room she noticed people staring at her. 'Uh hi guys,' Miah said.

'Hi Miah,' they practically all said in unison.

'Have you guys seen Remus or Lilly?' Miah asked, 'or both?'

'Lilly is still up in the dorm getting ready for dinner,' one girl said, 'she should be down any minute.'

'Oh thank you,' Miah said, plopping herself down into one the unoccupied chairs. She propped her feet up on the table and laid her head back a bit so she could take a breather.

A few minutes later Lilly came down from the dorms, 'Miah I thought you were going to the library to study,' Lilly said.

'I was,' Miah said, 'but I ran into Severus, who was sent to tell anyone interested that Professor Slughorn was lending out his classroom 2 nights a week for 2 hours after dinner, to anyone who wanted extra help studying for potions.'

'That's wonderful,' Lilly beamed, 'when's the first night?'

'Tonight,' Miah said, 'after dinner, but to make up for professor Slughorn's letting us use his class room he's having a party tomorrow that we have to go to, and it's Formal.'

'What!' Lilly practically yelled, 'he just can't do that, it's too short notice.'

'I guess were just going to have to go to Hogsmeade tomorrow to get a formal dress then,' Miah said, 'we could use a break from the boys.'

'Sure,' Lilly said, 'it's a date.'

'I'll pick you up at 9,' Miah said jokingly.

'I'll see you then,' Lilly said, playfully batting her eyes at Miah. They busted up into fits of laughter.

When they got the great hall they found the four boys already sitting down to eat, 'Remus I've been looking for you everywhere,' Miah said.

'Oh?' Remus said, 'I thought you'd be at the library studying.'

'I was going to,' Miah said, 'but I ran into Severus and he said that Professor Slughorn is offering his classroom two nights a week for 2 hours after dinner to those who want extra help studying for potions.'

'That's wonderful,' Remus said, 'when's the first night?'

'Tonight after dinner,' Miah said, 'and as payment, the members of the 'Slug Club,' are invited to a formal dinner tomorrow that we can't refuse.'

'That must be tough,' Remus said, 'but seeing as I'm not a member I don't quite see the problem.'

'No?' Miah asked skeptically, 'don't you know? You're going to escort me.'

'Oh,' Remus said, 'do I have to?'

'Absolutely,' Miah said.

'If Lilly and I have to suffer through one of professor Slughorn's horrible dinners, then we'll drag you along as well.'

'Maybe I don't want the extra help to study for potion,' Remus said.

'Doesn't matter,' Miah said, 'you're still going.'

'Who died and made you my boss?' Remus asked.

'Your mother,' Miah said smiling.

'Ah,' Remus said, playing along with the joke, 'no wonder she hasn't been answering my owls.'

Miah laughed, 'I'm sure that's not the reason,' Miah said, 'I'M sure the owls' just got lost in transit.'

'Do you really want me to suffer through one of Slughorn's parties?' Remus asked.

'Not if you don't want to,' Miah said.

'So about this study session,' Remus asked, 'are we brewing or just studying?'

'Whatever you need help with,' Miah said, 'Severus said it was open lab.'

'You know the way we argue people might start to think that we're a couple,' Remus said.

'You say that like it's a bad thing,' Miah said, picking up her bag, 'I'll see you at dinner.'

Miah walked out through the portrait hole, she hadn't given Remus a chance to respond. She didn't really want to hear the answer; she didn't think she would want to hear. So she would have been totally surprised when he said, 'no it would be a wonderful thing.' But she hadn't heard him; probably wouldn't hear him say something like that until the end of 6th year when he could no longer hide his feeling for her.

Now they could be just friends, because the emotions weren't running at their highest yet. Someday they would have to confront the other; but that someday was a ways off.

Remus followed after Miah catching up with her before she walked into the great hall for dinner. He smiled at her reassuringly and they walked over to the table together.

'So what's this I hear about extra potions help?' James asked.

'Professor Slughorn is offering his class two days a week for 2 hours after dinner for those who want extra help studying for OWL's,' Lilly said.

'That sound like a total waste of time,' James said, 'you all know you're the best in the bloody class. Do you really need to take extra lessons to be sure that you'll get and even higher grade that doesn't exist?'

'Not necessarily,' Lilly said, 'we just like to have all our bases covered.'

'Still you're a bunch of over achievers,' Sirius said, 'not that we don't like you anyways.'

Lilly, Remus and Miah all looked at Sirius evilly, 'don't look at me that way you all know it's true.'

'That may be so,' Miah said, 'but I can still choose to hex you should you say it again. It's like calling someone a know-it-all- twit, or swot.'

'I suppose so,' Sirius said, 'yup that fit's you perfectly.'

'Oh shush,' Lilly said, 'honestly you tow, can you guys eat without getting into some kind of row, playful or not?'

'Sorry Lilly,' Miah said, 'didn't, mean to make your dinner more enjoyable.'

'That's quite alright,' Lilly said, 'but next times you'll pay for making me laugh.'

'And what's the payment?' Miah asked engaging in playful banter with Lilly

'I haven't decided yet, 'Lilly said, 'but I'll think of something.'

'I'M sure you will,' Miah said.

Dinner ended with an air of pleasure about. Remus Lilly and Miah were off to the potions classroom shortly after. And even though they didn't need the extra help with potions they were determined to get all the extra time in class they could get.

Perhaps in the future, when Severus became potions master, and the teacher of potions at Hogwarts, we would take into consideration of extra class time for Owl and Newt classes. Perhaps not, it seemed like a bit of work to go through every year when he could be doing his own experiments.

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