I know I take forever, I'm sorry I hope you're still enjoying this. Btw I don't own anything except the plot and the original characters.

A very eventful spring time

Spring was a wonderful time in Hogwarts, with birds chirping and flowers blooming, not to mention the random days of torrential down pour that feels like all of Hogwarts will be under water. It was a break in the rain that found Elise out in the grass with Victorie. They lay in a patch they easily dried off on a hill a little of from the castle grounds.

"It's been a while since we've sat around and talked just the two of us." Victorie looked over at Elise.

"Well, Lily and Olivia take up our girl time with their issues." Elise sighed.

Victorie rolled her eyes, "Oh you don't mean it like that, 'cause you know they would both drop their issues whenever you need to talk."

"I know, but I feel like all we hear is James this Sirius that, they don't even ask how it's going with Giovanni, I doubt they even care."

"They do care, we just all have a lot on our plates, owls are next month so Lily's freaking out, Olivia is still trying to control her powers she almost burnt James yesterday, and your family is a bunch of manipulative gits, so we're all going through a lot." Victorie counted off the things she knew about everyone.

"What about you Vi, I know you're not all flowers and rainbows" Elise looked at her.

"Nothing I can't deal with," Victorie shook her head.

"You never rant to anyone, one of these days you're gonna snap and it's going to be scary." Elise sighed

"Should be a fun day for me," Victorie laughed, Elise shook her head and laughed with her. Victorie looked at the time and got up. "Quidditch time I'll see you at dinner." She smiled and waved as she left.

When Victorie got closer to the pitch a sneer grew on her lips seeing the Slytherins getting out of their practice.

One of the Slytherin beaters pointed over to her after saying something the captain.

"Oi! We have the pitch till 4:45!" He yelled at her as he walked in her direction.

"It's Five now Nott, The pitch is mine so get your ass off" Victorie crossed her arms.

"Oh you think you can talk to me like that?" he towered closer to her.

"Yes I think I can, now get your ass off my pitch, or I'll make you." she growled softly wand in her hand.

He laughed, "You're really threatening me?" some of the team came over to join them backing up their captain.

Victorie smirked "that wasn't a threat it was a promise Nott, now be a good boy and run along." She knew he would not run away and was prepared to fight, just as the rest of the Gryffindor team came up.

"Is something wrong?" Olivia walked up to her one side.

"Do we have a problem here?" James came up on her other side.

Each of their wands pointed at the Slytherins legs out of the line of sight.

"They're just leaving," Victorie smiled at Nott sweetly. "Right Nott?"

He gritted his teeth, "we will settle this later." He walked in between her and James knocking her back a little.

Victorie rolled her eyes; "I think he's bitter cause he has no chance of winning the cup." she walked over to the locker rooms.

"Can't she pick fights with a Hufflepuff?" Olivia sighed and followed her into the locker rooms.

James chuckled and the rest of the team got ready for practice.

"Hey Vic! Jimmy said practice was over!" James and Sirius stood at the edge of the field while Olivia yelled up to her.

Victorie swooped down closer to Olivia, "I still want to get this move down for the Quidditch exhibition."

"Hey guys, I want you to keep an extra eye on Victorie this week. I have heard rumors that the Slytherins are planning something." Jimmy Wood walked up beside James and Sirius. "I think they're gonna try to take her out again. We have our final game in two weeks and I rather not have to spell her to the bench again."

"Do you really only care because of the game?" James looked at him.

"She has a boyfriend, and Remus is a good guy sadly so yes because of the game and the fact she's a good friend." Jimmy smiled softly and patted James's back before he walked away.

Sirius snorted, "Jimmy would have a thing for Victorie."

"Should we tell her?" James chuckled.

"Nah, but we should tell Remus, just in case Jimmy can't help himself some night." Sirius whispered as the girls walked over.

"I know I need to eat Olivia, I know I can practice tomorrow, but that's not the point." Victorie sighed letting Olivia pull her off the pitch.

"Too bad, I'm not letting you wear yourself out." Olivia ignored her protests and kept walking.

James and Sirius shook their heads and followed the girls into the great hall.

"I thought you were going to spend some extra time at the pitch today," Remus scooted over to make room for Victorie.

"Yeah well Olivia didn't get that memo and dragged me here saying I'm overworking myself" Victorie flopped next to him and pulled fruit to her.

"You should eat more than fruit babe." Remus sighed.

"I'm not hungry."

"Fine, I'm just trying to be helpful." He raised his hands and turned back to his food.

"Yeah just like everyone else," Victorie sighed and saw the Slytherins watching her. She narrowed her eyes at them suspiciously. What are you up to? She wondered to herself when Nott smirked in her direction. She knew they were going to try to get her back for threatening them earlier, but didn't think much of their plans until that smirk. That smirk said it wasn't going to be a simple little prank, no that smirk meant a whole lot worse.

"I should go," Victorie went to get up but Remus stopped her.

"Why? What's wrong?" he frowned looking at her.

"I'm just heading up early." She shook her head lightly. I don't need your help Remus I can do this on my own. She thought to herself as she stood up, "I just want to be alone for a little, ok?" she gave him a small smile.

"Alright love, I'll bring you up a sandwich when we head up." Remus kissed her cheek.

"Ok," Victorie left. Nott and two of his friends got up and left not too long after her.

Victorie didn't go straight to the dorms she instead meandered through the halls making quidditch strategies to tell Jimmy later.

"Incarcerous!" Nott shot at her back and she fell down as thick ropes wound around her legs and arms.

"What are we going to do with her?" one of the boys with him chuckle.

"HELP!" Victorie yelled not able to do anything else as she laid there tied up.

Nott shot a silencing charm at her "grab her we're taking her to the dungeons."

Victorie screamed silently as they lifted her up causing her arm to twist more.

"Looks like she's in pain." Nott chuckled and twisted her arm even more to see tears trickle out her eyes. "That's just the beginning." He smirked at her, his eyes flashing with dark thoughts.

"Let her go." The three boys looked behind them to see Jimmy Wood standing there with his wand out. "And maybe I won't hurt you too bad."

Nott laughed and his friend threw Victorie down onto the shoulder they twisted. "Oh you won't hurt us huh? What if we did this?" he slashed his wand at Victorie in a few quick movements and gashes exploded over her cheek and body.

Jimmy growled and attacked he had the other two out cold by the time he got close enough to tackle Nott and got in a few good punches before pressing his wand to his chin. "You made a mistake making me your enemy." He glared and stunned him.

Victorie was attempting to sit up when he turned to her. He quickly untied the ropes and canceled the spell that kept her quiet. "Oh Jimmy, thank you, oh god thank you so much" she cried leaning against him.

"Shh, it's ok, you're safe." Jimmy lifted her up "let's get you to the hospital wing."

"No, then I won't be able to play!" Victorie shook her head quickly.

Jimmy stopped and looked at her "Playing isn't everything Vic. You're hurt you need to be checked over."

"Please jimmy, just take me to the common room, Please," she put her head in his neck. Jimmy sighed and conceded to taking her up there instead, he could never say no to her and that should really bug him more than it does.

He put her on the couch and let her teach him how to close the gashes he was on one of the last on her arm when the marauders ran in.

"VI!" Remus rushed to her and Jimmy let him take over the healing.

"I'm ok Remus, Jimmy saved me, really you don't need to fuss," she leaned her head against his.

"I should have saved you; I should have been there to kick their asses." He murmured and healed her cheek, "it scared." he sighed and touched it gently.

"Well now we match a little," she smiled softly and kissed him gently. Remus sighed and kissed her back.

"You were supposed to be keeping an eye out for her," Jimmy shot James and Sirius each a glare.

"We didn't even see her leave; we can't keep tabs on her 24/7," Sirius shook his head.

"What Sirius means is we're sorry, but luckily you were there." James punched Sirius in the shoulder.

"He had an evil glint in his eye," Jimmy shook his head. "That madness wasn't just because of quidditch. Something else is going on with these people; I'm going to figure it out."

"Jimmy, don't. It's not safe for you to try and meddle in what they do." Sirius's eyes were dark. "It's probably not safe for any one."

"That means that someone should stop it don't you think?" Jimmy looked at him.

Sirius looked back at him.

"We'll have your back whenever you need it." James offered his hand out and Jimmy grasped it.

"Thank you James, that's …mature of you, you're not just saying this because there's danger involved are you?" Jimmy looked him in the eyes.

"No, I agree with you that someone should stop this and not everyone has the fight in them to do it. Also I have a lot of family to protect." James sighed and looked at Sirius.

"So do I," Sirius nodded and touched their shoulders.

"What are you three whispering about?" Olivia walked over to them. None of the three boys realized how full the common room got in the time they were talking.

"Just planning some revenge," Sirius smirked.

"Don't worry about that, we got it" Olivia's eyes flashed dangerously.

"Ok that was scary," Jimmy chuckled and hugged Olivia. "I'll remember not to get on your bad side." He kissed her cheek.

Olivia laughed and hugged him back "Thanks for saving her, Remus would say it too but he's a little distracted."

"I know, it's ok I would be too," he squeezed her gently. James smiled, "Alright enough of this love fest. Where's my lily flower!"

"POTTER STOP CALLING ME THAT!" Lily yelled

"Ahh there she is," he smiled wider and walked over to her.

Olivia, jimmy, and Sirius laughed and flopped into chairs around the fireplace. Olivia curled up to Jimmy and Sirius narrowed his eyes slightly at the two. But neither looked at him, Jimmy was rubbing her shoulder while staring at the fire as Olivia read a book.

"You two look cozy." Sirius comments.

"We are" Olivia didn't look up from her reading.

"Huh?" Jimmy looked at him and smiled softly, "You can come cuddle too if you're jealous."

"I'm not jealous." Sirius looked away.

"Oh so you wouldn't mind if I asked Olivia on a date then?" he chuckled when he got a sharp look from Sirius.

"If that's your way of asking someone out you should stick to quidditch innuendoes" Olivia laughed. Sirius raised his eyebrows at her.

"Thought you don't date older guys," Jimmy looked down at her.

"Maybe I'd make an exception for you," she looked up at him.

"Then go out with me next weekend to hogsmeade." He leaned down and touched his nose to hers.

Olivia giggled softly "Try again."

"Nope that's my final offer, Take it or leave it," He smiled and kissed her head his nose running along hers as he does so.

"Fine, it's a date," Olivia smiled, "now stop moving so I can keep reading."

He grabbed his homework, "yes ma'am," he chuckled and they both went to their own things. Sirius was stuck looking back and forth between the two before getting up and going to his room.

"Remus can I sleep with you tonight?" Victorie curled up against his chest even more.

"Of course love," he held her tighter, "you never have to ask." He kissed her head.

She sniffled softly and nodded, "ok."

"Lets go up now," He lifted her up and carried her to the room. Sirius looked up when he saw them come in and went to the bathroom to shower, giving them space.

"Do you want to talk about it?" Remus put her down and gave her a pair of his pajamas. Victorie changed but didn't answer him. "Please?" she patted the bed when he finished changing and turned back to her.

"I was stupid; I didn't listen to my instincts. I knew he was going to come after me, but I didn't- I never realized – they would have killed me if they got the chance." Victorie sniffled and held Remus's hand.

"Who was it exactly?"

"Nott and the beaters, the Lestrange Brothers I think," she sighed, "they were laughing at my pain, they were going to take me to the dungeons, Who knows what they would have done there."

Remus's chest vibrated with the growl that came out of him. "I'll kill them."

"No you don't Remus," Victorie straddled his lap and took his face in her hands. "You can't do that, I need you here. Do you understand me? Don't you ever hurt someone because of me let our friends handle it. I rather James and Sirius in detention for months then you expelled and taken to Azkaban." She started shaking at the thought.

Remus put his hands on hers over his face, "ok, I won't do anything, I promise." he pulled her hands from his cheeks and kissed them softly. "I promise."

"Good," she wrapped her arms around him and buried her face in his neck. Remus kissed over her neck and shoulder as he rubbed her back. When he felt her start to relax again he made sure the curtains were closed before lying down with her.

"I love you Remus Lupin." Victorie mumbled as she curled tighter to him.

"I love you too Victorie Lupin." He kissed her head.

"I'm not a Lupin yet," she giggled sleepily.

"Why delay the inevitable," Remus buried his face against her hair.

"You don't know that for sure, we don't know each other completely yet, now do we." Her voice was soft against his chest.

"You've been keeping something from me, I can tell. But I trust you love, just like you did when I didn't tell you about my biggest secret." He squeezed her gently.

Victorie sniffled and kissed his chest.

"Shh lets just get some sleep." He kissed her head and rubbed her back. They heard James come in and Sirius start snoring before either of them fell asleep.

"Jimmy?" Olivia sat up and closed her book.

"Hmm?" He turned to her.

"Did you just ask me out cause Sirius was acting jealous?" She looked him in the eyes.

Jimmy smiled at her, "No, well yes but also because I thought we could have fun on a date together."

"So you're not like mega into me or anything like that?" Olivia smiled softly.

"No offence but someone else has my heart and well, I can't hold my breath for her." Jimmy looked at his hands.

"I'm sorry Vic found her love, but any girl would be lucky to have you for a boyfriend," Olivia hugged him. Jimmy sighed and hugged her back tight.

"Does this mean you don't want to go on that date?" He mumbled against her neck.

"No we're going on that date and we're going to have fun," Olivia smiled pulling away to look at his face.

Jimmy laughed, "alright, we'll have more fun than anyone else."

"Fuck yeah we are." She kissed his cheek, "see you tomorrow Captain."

"Sweet dreams Olivia." He smiled and let her go to bed.

"LILY! What should I wear for my date?! I should be girly right?" Olivia was digging through her clothes.

"Yes, you should be girly," Lily laughed watching her freak out from her bed.

"Can we put you in heels?" Elise grinned from her closet.

"Oh god do I need to wear heels?" Olivia looked at Lily wide eyed.

Lily laughed "Baby steps, how about your purple summer dress?"

"Are you sure? That's for my family things." She pulled it out.

"Completely sure, then these," Lily tossed over black pumps

"Oh you should wear this with it!" Elise pulled out a back short cloak.

"Ok I can do this outfit," Olivia nodded and got dressed.

"Here let us," the girls did her make-up and hair.

Victorie walked in when they were finished up and smiled "You look great Olivia, They will both be floored."

Olivia blushed a little "thanks Vic," she hugged her. "you have a good day with Remi,"

"Thanks Olive, you have fun with Jimmy, you two are cute together." Victorie hugged her back.

"Oh you two stop being so dramatic" Elise smiled.

"And why are you so happy Missy?"

"Well, I get to go to brunch with Regulus after my fiancé canceled on us once again." Elise smiled even wider.

Lily laughed softly, "just be careful you never know if he's just testing you or not. You are all making me jealous; I have no boy to spend my trip with."

"There's always James," Olivia smiled putting her wand in the holster on her thigh.

"If that's my choice I'd rather stay lonely." Lily rolled her eyes.

"Shit I'm late!" Olivia jumped up and grabbed her bag, "I'll tell you guys about my date later!"

The girls laughed and watched her leave. Olivia stumbled a little when she hit the stairs but got the hang of the shoes as she got down and smiled when she saw Jimmy sitting there with his planning book open.

"Wow," Sirius paused walking down with James. "Is that Olivia?"

"What? Oh yeah, haven't you seen her in that dress before? She wears it for anything she needs to look particularly fancy for." James chuckled.

"No, I don't usually see her in dresses, only the uniform skirts." Sirius was checking her out as she leaned over and hugged Jimmy's shoulders.

"Must you obsess over Quidditch today?" she teased.

"You shouldn't have been running late if you didn't want me to," Jimmy chuckled and closed the book.

"I'm not that late, and plus I think my outfit is worth the wait." She let him go and twirled when he looked at her.

Jimmy whistled playfully "Ok definitely worth the wait. Shall we head off?"

"Yes we shall." She took his hand and they walked out.

"SIRIUS BLACK!" Olivia yelled at him tears spilling as she jumped out of her chair.

"Olivia I –I'm sorry-" Sirius stared at her with wide eyes.

"Olive come on, let's go get you clean," Jimmy got up and too her arm. She pulled her arm away and turned to look at Sirius.

"Did you want to ruin my date is that why you did this?" she hit his chest.

"I- no of course not Olive, I-" Sirius held his hands up.

"No! you're not allowed to call me Olive anymore Sirius, I'm so mad at you! Just leave me alone, you're such a jerk!" she hit him again then rushed off to the bathroom. Jimmy sighed and grabbed her cloak and left money to pay the bill.

"She saw you following us, you should have just let it go mate, and we were just trying to have a nice time." He patted his shoulder and walked away before Sirius said anything else.

Olivia walked out still sniffling. "It didn't come out," she grumbled to Jimmy who pulled her into a hug.

"It will be fine, how about we head to the castle and just hang out the rest of the day there?" He kissed her head softly. Olivia just nodded against his chest and let him walk her out.

"So what just happened?" James walked over to Sirius who was still standing in the same place.

"I went to see if Olive-ia wanted to try the sauce and I got bumped and I ended up spilling it down her dress, I don't know – it just happened- I couldn't do anything but stare as it happened." Sirius grabbed napkins to wipe his hands.

"Oh ok, she's probably not as upset as she seemed, if we just tell her what happened-"

"No, she saw me following her earlier, I was curious about their date, and well she thinks I did it all on purpose." Sirius sighed.

"You should have stuck to working out at the pitch today," James shook his head at Sirius.

"I know, but I got so curious I couldn't help myself."

"Sure you couldn't, let finish eating and hope you don't ruin anyone else's day." James walked Sirius back to their table.

"It's not going to come out, the dress is ruined." Olivia sighed walking over to Jimmy, but smiled when he opened the blanket he was wrapped in for her to join.

"I'm sorry about your dress." He cuddled her close.

"It's fine, I'm more upset with Sirius," she sighed again leaning against his chest.

"Forget about him love, he's jealous and doesn't know how to handle a girl like you," Jimmy rubbed her back.

"Jimmy," Olivia turned bright red and looked at him.

He smiled softly "I know we said we both didn't like each other like that but I think we could make a good couple even just for a little while." He touched her cheek lightly.

"Oh I don't know, you're graduating this year, and I'm only going to be 16 and what if-" Jimmy put his finger to her lips.

"Relax I'm not purposing marriage, just you know date, have fun, have someone to cuddle"

"For what a month and a half?"

"Why not?" he smiled, "What is there to lose?"

"Other than my mind for agreeing to this there's nothing to lose." Olivia laughed.

"So you'll be my girlfriend?" He had a big cheesy grin on his face.

"Yeah I guess." She laughed when he started tickling her. "Stop it!" she squealed and tried to wiggle away.

"Ok… ok" he laughed and hugged her close. "You're adorable you know that?" he bumped his nose against hers.

"Stop making me blush it's not fair" she hit his side lightly.

"But I like when you blush" he kissed her cheeks.

"Well you switched from friend to flirt rather quickly?" she bit her lip.

"Well you're not an unattractive girl, you'd have to be blind not to see that and dumb not to be pulled in by your personality." Jimmy smiled and leaned closer to kiss her gently. Olivia froze for a second before she closed her eyes and kissed him back. He sighed and pulled her closer to deepen the kiss. They didn't stop kissing till they heard cheers from their friends.

No road is long with good company. ~Turkish Proverb