A/N: i don't own harry potter

Even If…

Chapter 14

After Miah made the display in the great hall, the boys never tried anything like that again with her. Sure they tried other things, but they never again targeted her food; chocolate pie or not.

Remus seemed to be out of sorts, well James and Sirius thought he was out of sorts. No, Remus was in love, with Miah.

Lilly was still bent of getting as many pictures of the two together, that she started talking more and more to James on a regular basis. Weather Miah was with her or not, they even took to planning ideas to snap pictures of them.

Miah kept asking Remus to study with her, even though she didn't really need the help. It took him two months to realize what she was up to. After that he started asking her if they could study in places other than the library, he even went as far as to ask her to Hogsmeade on the next Hogsmeade weekend. James and Lilly were seen together on more than one occasion trailing them trying to get a picture. Peter and Sirius would just laugh and observe them, hoping to pick up on something for blackmail.

By the end of 6th year, Miah and Remus were falling all over each other, neither wanted to make the first move. James had asked Lilly out 30 times less than he had the year before, he was less arrogant and more upstanding, and Lilly had decided that if he would ask her out just one more time she would say yes.

But before they knew it 6th year exams were upon them and James never did get around to asking Lilly out that one last time before it was time to pack and go home.

Lilly and James had, had enough of Remus and Miah circling around each other and pushed them into an empty compartment together. When Lilly and James came back to check on them an hour later, Miah was sitting in Remus's lap, her arms around his neck, his arms around her waist. They were telling each other secrets and kissing, and hugging.

When Lilly and James made their presence know, Miah and Remus smiled and thanked them for the push. It was just what they needed. Remus had been surprised when Miah confessed her love for him. That she had, had feelings for him since the middle of 5th year, and stronger recently. When he confessed that he had been falling for her for quite some time; but it wasn't until the moment she threatened to hex James for stealing her chocolate pie that he knew for sure that he was head over heels in love with her.

At the very moment that Lilly and James walked in on them she had been surprised. She whipped the camera out and took a photo of them sitting with their arms around each other. "Ha-ha," she cried, "finally I got the perfect picture."

Everyone looked at her and then laughed; Lilly was quite funny at times, even when she wasn't meaning to be.

As the year ended, the friends made promises to get together over the summer to something fun. James promised to talk to his parents about trading two willing girls to go to the theatre for two unwilling boys. If all else failed there would be two extra along for which ever musical James's father subjected them to.

Remus promised to write Miah every chance he got. He would also try to put in a word with James's father for the theatre idea. Before departing the train station, Remus kissed not only the back of Miah's hand but her knuckles and palm as well. Miah took it as a promise to what would come in the future. After he finished his wordless declaration, she wrapped her arms around him and kissed him on the cheek. She wanted to give him a kiss he would never forget; but thought better of making a scene.

James said fair thee well to Lilly; he kissed her hand and told her he would count the hours till he saw her again. He also told her that although they couldn't see each other for a bit he would write. She told him that she would hold him to it.

Although Severus and Lilly weren't getting along, her father had still offered him a ride home, seeing as they lived in the same area. Severus declined, although he was appreciative of the offer, he had an offer to stay with a friend over the summer.

Severus said goodbye to Lilly who all but ignored him, saying nothing but a curt good bye and see you next term. Severus down trodden turned to Miah who bid him fare thee well with a hug and a kiss on the cheek. She told him to keep in contact even if it was only one or two letters over the summer.

"Even if it's 5 words?" he asked.

"Even if it's 3 words," she said.

He nodded, said his goodbyes and swept off into the opposite direction.

Lilly didn't understand how Miah could be friends with him after everything that happened over the past year. Miah just said nothing, she didn't understand herself, but she knew she couldn't abandon him, when he needed a forthright friend the most.

Lilly and Miah spent the majority of their summer lounging around under the willow tree where Lilly first met Severus. Miah fell in love with the tree and suggested that if they ever had a portrait taken they should capture the tree as well.

The two of them and Petunia when she wasn't off with her boyfriend, would have picnics under the Willow. They would talk and chat and sometimes they would even swim in the lake.

Miah received several letters from Remus; they were very sweet and very personal. Some containing favorite sonnets from his favorite authors, some were his own thoughts, and dreams. Miah couldn't help but think that perhaps he should be a writer instead of a wizard.

So she would write back to him, with her own thoughts and dreams. How she couldn't wait till they could study alone in the library. How she couldn't wait till Saturday and Sunday afternoons so they could picnic outside.
The two of them spent the majority of their summer writing love letters back and forth.

James as promised sent her a letter updating her on the situation with the theatre. It read something like this:

My dearest Lilly Flower,

I hope that you haven't missed our time together to much. I hope you know that I think of you many times a day. In fact if wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that some days I think of you non-stop.

I asked my parents about exchanging you and the lovely Miah for Sirius and myself for a night at the theatre, and he said, and I quote, "son what would be the point of us exchanging you for your lady love? How about we just invite the two Lovely ladies along, and you can have a romantic night with your lady love?"

I have to agree that what he says makes sense, so I'll ask you in this letter would you my dear Lilly come to the theatre with me?

Or should I send an invitation? Tell Miah to look for a letter from Remus soon, My Father gave him the go ahead to invite her along in his stead, seeing as father hates writing out invitations.

Hope to hear an answer soon, and preferably a positive answer.

Forever yours

James P.

After reading this letter Lilly and Miah laughed for a bit, they couldn't believe he would write something like this. 'Dearest Lilly flower.'

Lilly's mother and sister on the other hand thought it was quite romantic, and they wouldn't allow her to say no.

James was right about getting a letter from Remus; for shortly following James's letter, Miah received his post.

After reading through it and blushing, Lilly's mum stole it from her hands and read it aloud. It read as follows:

My dearest Miah,

I hope that you are well on this loveliest of mornings, although it would be far lovelier if you were here with me. Then I wouldn't have to write you the invitation, I could simply ask you to accompany me.

Would you my love, be willing to accompany me to the theatre next Saturday evening say around 6? Dinner will be provided before, and desert if will, be taken after.

Please dear hear don't leave me in suspense, please have mercy on my heart and forward your reply as soon as possible.

With all my love

Remus L.

"My goodness," Lilly's mum said, "by all means don't leave the boy in suspense."

"I didn't know Remus was capable of such eloquence," Lilly said.

"All his other letters are the same," Miah said, "and no you can't read them. They're private."

"Go on," Lilly's mum said, "go write him, before he thinks you vanished of the face of the planet."

Miah retrieved her quill, ink and parchment, and sat down at the table. It read something like this:

My dearest Remus,

I would be honored to accompany you to the theatre next Saturday evening.

I'll warn you now; Lilly's mum stole your letter and read it aloud to Lilly and Petunia. Just in case they give you weird looks you'll understand.

I must tell you how much I miss you, and how much I look forward to seeing you soon. I too think of you often, and I often dream of you.

With all my love

Yours Miah.

Miah sent out the letter, and couldn't help but wonder about his reaction.

"We have to go shopping," Mrs. Evans said, "we must get you girls something to wear."

"Why must we go shopping?" Petunia asked walking into the kitchen.

"Lilly and Miah have a date to attend the theatre on Saturday, with friends from school." Mrs. Evans said, "And they have nothing to wear."

"Well then," petunia said, "let's get going, the mall won't be open forever."

"You sister dear do have a point," Lilly said.

"Wait," Miah said, "you realize that today is Monday, we have all week. But I think there was something that we had planned to do with Petunia, since she said something about being free today."

"You're quite right," petunia said, "we can go shopping, because we all know that I have the best sense of style out of everyone here."

"Well then," Miah said, "let's get going."

So they went shopping, they really did need dresses and shoes.

Lilly managed to find a dark green dress that looked perfect on her, it hugged her tight at the waist and had a modest neck line. She was able to find shoes in the same color, which was a miraculous find.

It took Miah a bit longer to find a dress, but when she finally found the right one, it was lavender in color. She looked like a fairy, only without the wings. The dress hugged her chest just a bit, but flowed down past her knees, it was layered with three different types of lavender fabric. The bottom layer was a darker harder to see through fabric. The second layer was a more sheer fabric, and the top layer was as this and delicate as lace, and was embroidered with flowers and imitation pearls. She was able to find Cinderella type slippers. Although they weren't made of glass, they were very comfortable.

"Well now that we've got that accomplished," Petunia, "let's get some lunch."

"Sounds good to me," Lilly said, mum and Miah nodded in unison.

They went to the food court to grab some lunch before heading home. "So what's next on the agenda?" Miah asked.

"Well I suppose we could go home and watch a movie," petunia said.

"Or we could have a picnic, and do some swimming in the lake," Lilly said.

"Or perhaps we could go to the lake nearby and feed the ducks," Miah said, "that sounds like fun."

"Sure," they all said in unison, "let's go feed the ducks."

Miah got the impression that they were just trying to humor her, but she really wanted to feed the ducks. She had this feeling that she had been to feed the ducks before, she just couldn't remember it."

After they fed the ducks for about a half hour, they went home and Lilly picked a movie that she thought Miah would enjoy. "Miah," Lilly asked, "can I ask you a question?"

"Of course," she said.

"Why the ducks?"

"I don't know," Miah said, "it just felt like something I had done before, I had this over whelming feeling that we should go and feed the ducks."

"And did you get a revelation of sorts?"

"I can't really call it a revelation," Miah said, "more of a feeling, after this afternoon things feel like they're going the way they should be going."

"Well then that's a good thing," Lilly said, "So have you ever seen, 'My Fair Lady'?"

"I can't say that I have," Miah said.

"Well then let's get watching."

And watch they did, and Miah discovered her love for not only musicals but for Audrey Hepburn.

A/N: i couldn't help myself, i had to mention My fair lady, it is one of my favorite musicals. thanks to everyone who added the story to their alerts and favorites it is very much appreciated. :)

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