Hello loves! I LOVED this chappie (even if it is a bit soap opera-ish). Hope you like it too! Oh and the first chapter was changed a bit. Just some stuff like how Lily and Fauna met. Hope you like this one! Please if you can, review. I need to know if this story sucks or not lol. :)


Finally it was the day of the ball. All classes had been canceled due to it, and everyone was in a jolly mood.

"I hate dances." Everyone, that is, except Lily Evans.

"Still sore about James?" Cassie asked smiling.

"No!" Lily grumbled. It wasn't like her at all. She was moping around all the time. She even snapped at a first year the other day.

I hadn't told Lily and Cassie what had happened with Sirius and I. I had made a promise not to tell anyone and I had intended to keep it.

"Mail!" Someone shouted. Flocks of owls flooded the Great Hall. My own, Puck, landed in front of me.

"Hello Pucky!" I said petting him gently. He closed his eyes in response, before sticking his foot out. I grabbed the envelope attached to it and he flew away.

"Got some mail Fauna?"

I nodded. "Yeah. It's from my mother." Inside was a parchment and a little box. I unrolled the parchment and read.

My dearest Fauna,

I write this letter with a heavy heart for I miss you more than ever.

You father tells me I'm overreacting, but I cannot help it. I fear this

war is getting more dangerous as days go by. You-Know-Who is getting

stronger and stronger. We still think about your brother every minute of

our lives. Which is why I'm asking you to stay at school for the Christmas

holidays. Please Fauna, I know you must be frightened and confused, but

it will help my conscience if I know you are safe away at Hogwarts.

-Missing you terribly,

Your mother.

P.S. I heard about the ball. I have enclosed a pearl necklace I wore to my first ball. I hope you like it.

I frowned at the letter. So things were really getting worse. My mother had never asked me to not come home.

"Oh Fauna, that's beautiful. You must wear it tonight!" Lily gushed, her sour mood behind.

I looked down at the Pearl necklace in my hand and smiled. "Yeah it really is isn't it?" I decided I'd tell my friends about not leaving later. No reason to ruin the wonderful mood they were in (well at least Cassie was in).

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I sighed as I re-did my makeup for what seemed like the hundredth time. Nothing seemed to work, I just kept ending up looking like a clown. My hair was another story. I had put it up in a sort of messy ponytail, with curls all around. My fringe was also pulled back and away from my eyes, in what I hoped was a glamorous way.

After another half hour I was finally finished with my face. Now it was time for the dress. I stepped into the silky fabric and smiled. It felt so nice and cool. And when I looked in the mirror, well, I was certainly shocked. I looked...beautiful. I really did. And I mean that in the most non-conceited way possible.

A knock on my dorm door made me jump. "Fauna, it's Lily. Are you ready?"

"Yes," I said clasping on my mothers necklace. I opened the door and was in awe of my beautiful friends. Lily's hair was cascading down her back in fiery curls, and her dress brought out her beautiful green eyes magnificently.

"Where's your mask?" Cassie asked. She had gone with a bun and fur shawl with her pink dress.

"Mask?" I asked confused.

"Oh dear God, tell me you knew this was a Masquerade ball." Cassie said frustrated.

"What? No one told me about..."

Lily sighed. "Fauna the first ball of the year is always a Masquerade Ball." She held out her wand. "Accio mask." A black mask flew into Lily's awaiting hands. "Here," She said handing it to me. "this was the mask I wore last year. It'll work."

"Thanks," I said wide eyed.

"Don't be so nervous Fauna." Cassie said laughing.

I sighed. "I can't help it." I put on Lily's mask. "What if Remus regrets asking me."

"Ugh," Cassie groaned. "Come on Juliet let's go."

We walked down the stairs and I almost died when Remus' mouth dropped. "Which ones my date?" He asked smiling wide.

"This one," Cassie said, pointing at my head. "Where are your friends Remus?"

"They're meeting their dates." He said his eyes on me.

I smiled and walked to Remus. "Hi Rem."

"You look beautiful Fauna."

"Ha, ha." I said laughing.

"No, really. You do." He said smiling. "Ready to go?" I nodded and we were off.

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As we entered the Great Hall I was shocked. It was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. There was huge chandeliers hanging down from the ceiling(that now showed the stars). There were dozens of tables spread out decorated with the finest gold utensils I had ever seen. In the middle was a bouquet of red and white roses. There were banners hanging around the hall representing the four houses. All in all, it was a beautiful sight.

"Wow," I said in awe.

"Nice isn't it?" Remus asked smiling. "You know I'm really glad you came with me Fauna."

I looked up at him. "I'm really glad too. I really like you Remus."

He blushed and I laughed. "I like you too." And with that, Remus Lupin did something I didn't think he had it in him to do. He leaned in and kissed me. Nothing passionate, but sweet none the less. We smiled at each other and blushed like mad. I would have never imagined Remus Lupin kissing me. This must be what bliss felt like. "Fauna I'm going to go get us a table and find James and Sirius. You mind waiting here?"

I smiled. "No problem Remus." He squeezed my hand before slipping his own mask on and disappearing. I looked around but couldn't recognize anyone with the masks. It was crazy, but exciting not knowing who was who.

"Well hello there."

I froze. I knew that voice. I turned around slowly and was faced with none other than Sirius Black. Well his mask pretty much hid his face, but I KNEW his voice. "Hi," I said confused.

"Now for all the world of me, I can't seem to understand how I've overlooked a beauty like you."

O...k. This was weird. "You can't?"

Sirius grabbed my hand and kissed it. HE KISSED MY HAND! "Nope. I seem to be losing my touch."

The way he looked at me.... Oh come on! Really? The big jerk didn't know who I was! I snatched my hand away. "Listen Sirius, I'm..." Wait a minute. What was I doing? This was Sirius Black. The boy I had pined for since my first year. And here was my chance to do a little flirting. "Uh, I'm very enchanted to meet you." Very enchanted to meet you?! Wow someone avada kedavra me.

Sirius smirked and pulled me close. "Care to dance?" Before I had time to answer, he pulled me onto the huge dance floor. The band was currently playing a waltz.

"I don't know how to waltz." I said in a panic.

"It's easy," Sirius said over the music. "just follow me."

And so we began to waltz. It was awkward at first. I kept stepping on his feet, but soon we had a steady flow and rhythm. We were even laughing together.

"Don't you have a date?" I asked Sirius who twirled me around the room.

"Who? Angelica? She's just a friend." I smiled in satisfaction. Ha! Take that Crescent. "And what about you? Where's your date?"

"Uh, mine?" I asked unsure of what to say. I mumbled something incoherent and quickly avoided the topic.

"So tell me, how have I not seen you before."

I laughed nervously. "Oh you've seen me before."

Sirius shook his head with a grin. "I never forget a face. And I've certainly never seen yours."

I laughed. "You haven't even seen my face."

Sirius grinned and stopped dancing. "So let me." He said reaching for my mask.

I panicked. Shoot! He was going to find out who I was and laugh at my face. "Uh, no," I said pushing him away slightly.

"What? Why?"

Oh my God. What was I doing. If Remus saw me..."I have to go." I said quickly and walked away looking for my date. I didn't have to look far because he was standing behind us looking crushed. "Remus," I said weakly.

"Moony mate. Where's Douglas? Left you for some prick?" Sirius said laughing slightly.

"Something like that." Remus mumbled.

I took off my mask. Sirius' eyes widened. "Douglas?! It was you? Hey Moony I had no idea."

Remus took off his mask and started walking away."Remus!" I said chasing him. "Remus wait! Please!"

He turned sharply. "Why? So you could rub this in my face? Or maybe you can tell me how much you like me and go snog James."

"No Remus, I'm sorry."

He laughed. "I was an idiot. You're a little fourth year. What am I doing talking to some pathetic little girl."

That one hurt. "Remus please, this isn't you." He was so nice. And now... he was no better than Sirius.

"Did you think we were a package deal. Two marauders?" He glared at me. "Thanks for the unforgettable night Fauna." He threw his mask at my feet. I started crying. "Say hi to Sirius for me." And with that, he left.

"Remus!" I shouted after him crying. I felt like scum. No, lower than scum. "I'm sorry!" I shouted near sobs. I slid down the wall outside the Great Hall and just cried for a few minutes. What a great night this was turning out.

"You talk to mudbloods and go out with half breeds, but you don't talk to me." I looked up and saw Regulas looking down at me.

I stood up slowly, wiping my face slightly. "Not now Regulas."

He grabbed my arm. "You can't tell me what to do mudblood lover."

His breath was disgusting. I pulled my arm away. "Are you drunk? Never mind, leave me alone." I turned to leave.

"I'm not done with you!"

Suddenly I felt myself slam into the wall across from me, thrown by an invisible force. "Ahh!" I screamed in pain. The air was knocked out of me and I could have sworn I heard something crack.

"I liked you Fauna, but you do nothing but run around with my brother and his idiotic friends."

"Regulas please," I sobbed. He looked insane. He was drunk, which had to alter his state of mind.

"I didn't want to hurt you Fauna." He tried to touch me, but was thrown back.

"Get the fuck away from her, you sick freak!" Someone roared. My vision was blurred a bit.

"Oh God my back," I sobbed. It felt like something was stabbing me.

"Get up Douglas."

"I can't." I cried harder. I felt the person crouch down and I realized it was Sirius.

"What's bothering you?"

"My back," I sobbed.

He nodded his head and gently touched it. "Nothings broken. Still, Madame Pomfrey..."

"No!" I said sharply. "I don't need to see the nurse. Please Sirius."

He sighed. "Alright. But I'm going to need to lift you okay?"

I nodded my head, and felt myself being carried away. I was delirious with pain but I had enough sense to realize we weren't heading to the common room.

"Sirius!" I looked up and saw Angelica running toward us. "What happened?"

"Regulas." Sirius growled. "I'm going to take her to the Room of Requirements. Get me some firewhisky will you?"

Angelica nodded her head. "You okay Douglas?" She patted my hand awkwardly.

"Don't tell anyone what happened. Except the marauders."

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"I'm sorry I tricked you Sirius." I said drunkinly.

He nodded his head. "How's your back?"

"Feel's better after that juice you gave me." I was lying down in an unfamiliar bed in an unfamiliar room. I reached for the almost empty bottle of firewhisky.

"I think you've had enough of that." Sirius said laughingly taking the bottle from my hands.

I started pouting. "Mean." I slapped his head.

"Ow!" Sirius rubbed his head. "You're a mean drunk."

We were quiet for a moment. Sirius was lying down on the floor. "Why don't you come on the bed?"

"Because."

"Because why?"

"Because you'll regret it in the morning."

"No I won't."

Sirius sighed. "Are you going to let me sleep?"

"Not unless you get in bed with me." Wow. Who knew I'd ever say those words to Sirius Black.

"Fine." He grunted and got in next to me.

I snuggled up to him and sighed. "Isn't this nice." Everything was so much more fun drunk.

"Yeah, sure."

"Hey Sirius?"

"Go to sleep Fauna."

"One more question I promise."

He sighed. "Fine."

I leaned on my elbow and looked at him. "Did you really think I was pretty today?"

Sirius was quiet for a moment. "Yes Douglas, you were very pretty today."

"So then what would you do if I kissed you?" I asked slyly.

"Don't." He said firmly.

"But why?" I frowned.

"Remus likes you. I can't do that to him."

"But I've liked you since first year." My eyes widened. "Woops," I giggled. "Wasn't supposed to say that."

Sirius smiled. "Really?"

I nodded my head. "Shh, don't tell anyone ok?"

"Our little secret." He said. "Now go to sleep little Douglas."

I kissed Sirius' cheek before laying down on his chest. "Gnite Sirius thanksfereferything." I mumbled incoherently. And soon, we were both fast asleep.