Chapter 11: Boxing Day

The next day Kat awoke to a soft knocking at the window. She turned her head to see an owl pecking at the glass, wanting to be let in. Kat flung opened the window narrowly missing the owl and it perched on the edge of her bed, dropped a letter down and waited to see if Kat would reply.

The letter said,

Dear Kat,

I had to move again so sorry this didn't get to you yesterday. Merry Christmas Kat and I promise I'll see you tonight. Hand on heart.

Love from S xx

Inside the envelope was a locket with the same picture inside – her and Sirius under the mistletoe. Kat put on the locket and grabbed a picture from the draw – a picture of her in first year that Sirius had taken. She placed the picture in an envelope along with a small letter.

Dear S,

Thank you for the locket, it's beautiful. I hope you like the picture I found. Merry Christmas and I'll see you tonight xxx

From Kat

Kat placed Sirius' letter in her drawer along with the others and got dressed. She looked over at Ali's bed and saw it was empty apart from a hastily scribbled note.

Kat, gone out with Remus, be back later.

Ali

Kat smiled but didn't feel much like breakfast so went straight to the forest by the lake. She sat by the waters edge and began to draw but half way through got bored and flipped to another page where she began to draw the Shrieking Shack, Sirius and her kissing, Sirius' silhouette against the moon.

Ali and Remus however had gone on a walk round Hogsmeade Village and had headed back to the hill overlooking Hagrid's hut and the Forbidden Forest. As they leant against the arches and watched the sun set, Ali laid back on the grass and spread her hands out, letting the sunlight play through clouds, illuminating everything around her.

Remus looked at her and smiled as he laid next to her, his hand running softly through her light blonde hair down to her cheek and finally coming to a rest on her side.

"You look so pretty in the sun. Brings out your eyes"

Ali smiled slightly as she remembered the day in 4th year.

"You said that same thing to me in 4th year. The same day I realised I loved you but couldn't bring myself to say it"

Remus smiled again and pulled her close to him, sprinkling kisses along her neck until his lips met hers. Ali could feel the want rising up in her and she ran her fingers through Remus' dark brown hair and down so his face rested in her hands.

"I love you so much Ali"

"I love you too Remus. With all my heart"

Remus kissed her for a while longer before jumping up and grabbing her hand, pulling her to her feet.

"Where are we going?"

Remus winked at her.

"You'll see"

Ali guessed where they were going once they reached the third tower. They climbed the stairs to Remus' room. Ali sat on the bed and took off her boots, coat and jumper and turned round to face Remus who was in his shirt and trousers. Remus sat on the bed next to her, his amber eyes locked in her ice blue ones. Ali placed her hands gently on Remus' chest and pushed, the both of them falling backwards onto the bed. The mixture of laughter and kisses was driving Remus mad, the wolf inside of him screaming take her, she's yours!

Ali's fingers fumbled with the buttons on Remus' shirt, undoing them one by one until his slightly scarred chest was all to see. The want inside Ali was burning as she laid onto the bed properly, pulling Remus by his undone shirt next to her. Remus slid his hands along her sides, the wolf inside of him getting ever more restless, wanting to do her more than ever. Ali moaned with pleasure at feeling Remus' strong hands wander her body. Without parting lips, Ali pulled off his shirt and let it fall to the floor, her slender fingers and small hands now wrapped around his chest, pulling him in.

Remus growled as he tugged at Ali's t-shirt. For a brief period the two broke apart. Ali slowly took off her t-shirt, teasing Remus and smiling because she knew what she was doing to him.

"Remus..."

Ali was interrupted by his lips on hers as his hand wandered to her shorts, undoing them and pulling them away until she just laid there in her underwear. Remus' eyes widened as he took in every visible inch of her body. He could not resist the impulse to grab her by the thighs and work his way up. Ali moaned as she felt Remus' hands on her and dug her fingers into the bed.

"Remus, please..."

Remus silenced her with a lustful kiss as Ali managed to get his trousers off. She could feel him pressed against her and before she could say so, Remus had her up against the wall, pulling at her knickers until they fell around her ankles, kissing her senseless. Ali wrapped her hands around Remus' neck and her legs around his hips as he carried her to the bed.

Remus could tell Ali was nearing her climax and so crossed over to a drawer, pulled out a small package and whipped off his boxers. He took out the rubber and rolled it over his erection before crossing over to the bed where Ali was propped up on her elbows, one leg raised. The wolf inside Remus was now at raging point as he laid on the bed and pulled Ali on top of him.

"Are you ready for this?"

Ali answered with a kiss and lowered herself on top of Remus. She moaned as she felt him inside of her and he growled as sweet relief and want coursed through his veins. Ali slowly lowered herself until she was up to the hilt. The wolf inside Remus was howling as he pushed her up and then back down, moving in time with her body. Ali was breathless as she felt Remus pump back and forth inside of her. She moaned with pleasure each time he hit that deep spot and yelped in content as he thrust against her.

Remus grabbed her ankles and moved her legs up, the new angle giving him the opportunity to repeatedly hit that precise spot inside of her.

"Remus, I need to..."

Ali let out a slight scream as Remus thrust his hips upwards over and over, sending waves of pleasure sweeping over her body. Remus was nearing his climax and thrust into Ali one more time before letting out a moan that signalled he was over. Ali moaned as he slid out of her. Remus threw away the condom and laid next to Ali, his body covered in a sweat but feeling great. Ali was panting hard but accepted Remus' lazy kisses as he pulled her into his arm, her hair sticking to his damp chest.

"That was amazing Remus"

Remus kissed Ali long and hard on the lips before letting go because Ali was starting to giggle.

"Wh, what is it?"

Ali looked into his shining amber eyes.

"You're my big, bad wolf"

Remus burst out laughing and Ali joined in before noticing it was 8:30 at night and they were slightly late for dinner. They got dressed and washed their faces before walking down to dinner and sitting next to Kat.

The first thing they noticed was that Kat was wearing her only dress she had – a lightish blue thing that came down to her knees. On her feet she word grey combat boots that came to her ankles. Her long dark hair was pulled back by a clip and fell around her neck in curls and she was wearing a black cloak that fell to her mid calf. The locket that Sirius had given her hung from her neck, shining as it caught the light whenever Kat took a breath.

"Where have you two been?"

"We were still out on our date when we noticed we were late for dinner" Ali replied, trying hard not to sound to out of breath.

"Blimey Kat, the last time you wore a dress you were 12!"

Remus smiled at Kat who was blushing even more now.

"Yeah why are you dressed up like that?"

Kat stammered as she tried to think of an alibi.

"It's Boxing Day! I thought I might wear something nice to celebrate"

Remus and Ali shrugged it off and began dinner. When nine thirty showed on the big clock, Kat said goodbye to Remus and Ali and dashed from the Hall. She raced to the Whomping Willow and once she had frozen the tree she slid inside and went long the tunnel and up the stairs. She looked at her watch and saw she was a few minutes early so sat down on the couch to wait. At ten o'clock Sirius came up the stairs and into the room. His eyes fell on Kat who stood up to greet him.

"You look beautiful"

Kat smiled and awkwardly played with her hair. Sirius pulled her into a hug and Kat wrapped her arms around him.

"I missed you Sirius"

"I missed you too Kat"

Sirius pulled away and undid the fastening on Kat's cloak, letting it fall to the floor around her feet. Kat stood on tiptoes, intending to give Sirius a small kiss but instead he wrapped his arms around her back, lifted her off the floor and spun her around. Kat gave a little scream but was laughing at the same time. Sirius leant down and gave her a kiss, Kat wrapping her bare arms around his neck. The next thing she knew, Sirius was picking her up bridal style and carrying her to the giant bed behind them. Sirius sat down on the bed with Kat in his lap, still kissing her. Kat pulled away and looked into Sirius' eyes.

"I wish I could run away with you"

Sirius placed a tender kiss on her lips.

"So do I"

Sirius placed a strong arm around Kats back and pulled her inwards until his nose touched hers. He leant forward in a way that their lips were not meeting but Sirius' ice like breath tingled against Kat's skin, making her shiver.

"Are you cold?"

Kat started to shake her head but Sirius had already taken off his coat and placed it around her shoulders. Kat smiled and drew the coat around her.

"Thanks"

"You're welcome"

Sirius placed both arms around Kat and their lips had almost met when Sirius lent back too far and they both fell backwards onto the old bed. Kat burst out laughing and Sirius joined in but stopped shortly afterwards. Kats own laughter died and she looked into Sirius' eyes as they took in her face, eyes, nose, mouth.

"What?"

Sirius gave a slight smile before whispering in Kat's ear,

"You look sexy when you laugh"

Kat jerked her head back but soon found herself kissing him senseless. Sirius undid the clip that held back Kat's hair and cast it aside, his fingers running through her soft curls.

"Now you look like the Kat I met all those years ago"

Kat smiled through a kiss and suddenly jumped up and stood in the middle of the room. Sirius looked at her, confused.

"Yeah and you could never stop looking at the Kat you met all those years ago because she always did this"

Kat spun on the spot, her skirt flying out in all directions. Sirius began to laugh as he realised what Kat was on about. True she did use to spin a lot, her school skirt flying out and it was one of those things that drove Sirius crazy. Sirius jumped up off the bed and picked up Kat, wrapping her legs around his waist, pressing her back gently against the wall as he kissed her and ran his strong hands along her sides, her thighs.

Kat placed her hands on Sirius' chest, her fingers curling around his shirt, accepting kiss after kiss and never wanting to let go of the man she wanted to spend her whole life with. Sirius slowly let Kat back down onto the floor before starting to place light kisses on her temple, cheek, neck. Kat wrapped her hands around him and tried to stifle the yawn that was threatening to escape from her lips but she had no such luck.

Sirius' blue eyes were suddenly locked with her green ones.

"Are you ok Kat? If you're tired I can go..."

"No! I'm not tired I was just..."

Another yawn.

"I'm sorry Sirius I don't mean to be rude"

Sirius smiled and gently took Kat's face in his hand.

"You're not being rude Kat. Where abouts is your room in the castle. I'll take you there"

Kats eyes widened in alarm. Was Sirius mad? Walk about the castle at night? Sirius seemed to guess what she was thinking and rushed forward with the rest of his answer.

"No Kat not that, I mean, two people can fit on a broom stick you know. I'll fly you up to the window"

"Oh, um, ok Sirius, thanks, I'd appreciate it"

Kat scooped up her cloak and hair clip before climbing onto the broomstick behind Sirius and held on as he kicked off through the window. The cold winter's air blasted Kat's face and whipped through her hair but she didn't mind. Sirius flew round to the fifth tower and up to the top. He hovered in the air while Kat got out her wand and cast Alohomora on the window. It swung open and Kat swung her legs round and hopped into the room. She turned round and took off Sirius' coat.

"Here, you'll want this back"

Sirius waved it away.

"You keep it, I've got another one"

Kat smiled before picking up her cloak and thrusting it into his hands.

"We'll do a swap"

Sirius made to give it back but Kat waved it away.

"You keep it, I've got another one"

Sirius laughed and gave Kat a final kiss before flying off on his broomstick. Kat placed the coat on the back of a chair before climbing into bed and dreaming about the best night of her life.