All James knew was that things seemed better. As they boarded the train Remy and Sirius seemed happy together. Remy had started sleeping in their dorm again and Sirius had talked her into coming home for Christmas.

But James wasn't oblivious. The pair seemed very careful around each other. Sirius would wrap his arm around Remy and they'd share small looks or a smile. He'd see small brushes of their hands and noticed them looking off at each other.

The train ride was no different. The two sat close together and Remy eventually fell asleep on Sirius' shoulder. Sirius kept looking down at Remy and he'd gently brush stray hairs away as they fell into her eyes.

"You should wake her mate, we're almost at the station."

Once they exited the train everyone parted ways. Peter and Remus would join them in a week or two, but for now they were going home with their families. The remaining three made their way to Nora Potter.

"Oh, I missed you lot," Nora said pulling them all in for tight hugs. She led them all down the platform so they could side along apparate back to Potter Manor.

"Alright children, go get settled and then we can have tea and catch up."

"Can I just stay with you?" Remy asked Sirius as they made their way upstairs.

"Yeah, that'd be brilliant."

Remy wandered about Sirius' room looking at the pictures and posters that hung on the wall. There were tons of pictures with the boys together. They'd move about laughing and smiling together.

"You've kept all your practice jerseys?" Remy asked moving to Sirius' wardrobe.

"Yeah, I guess I'm sentimental about them. I made the team back in third year and I was so damn proud. You can see I grew a bit since then," Sirius said with a laugh.

Remy laughed at that knowing that even Sirius' smallest jersey would be too big for her. She slipped on one of Sirius' more recent jerseys on and it came down past her knees. She looked down and couldn't help but laugh.

"You look good in it," Sirius said coming over and wrapping his arms around her. She leaned back against him and relaxed. The two stood like that until a knock at the door broke them apart.

They spent the day talking happily with Nora. She enjoyed hearing their stories of the pranks the boys had pulled and the trouble they'd gotten into. She laughed and begged Remy to try and keep the boys in line.

Later that evening Remy climbed up onto the roof to have a smoke. She figured James was already up there since she couldn't find him anywhere else.

"You wearing his jumpers now?" James asked when he climbed up onto the roof.

"It's fucking cold out."

"I'm surprised you don't have him wrapped around you to stay warm."

"He's grabbing a shower."

"And you didn't join him?"

"Lay off James."

"Come off it Remy. You can't think that two of my best mates could start shagging and I wouldn't notice."

"We're not shagging. He kissed me on the Astronomy tower."

"That's it?"

"Yeah, I don't know. We haven't talked about it. I think we're both scared or at least I'm scared. Has he said anything to you?"

"He said some stuff after you'd slapped him, but not since then."

"What did he say?"

"Come on Remy, you know I can't tell you that. Just be careful with this."

Remy sat up on the roof smoking for a while longer. The cold finally became too much for her and she got down and went to bed.

"The girls want to come over," Remy said to the boys over breakfast one morning.

"Is Lily coming?" James asked.

"Yeah, the other girls talked her into it. They'll be over around noon. They might stay a few nights if that's good with you guys?"

"I'll owl Moons and Wormy. We could have the whole lot over."

Everyone seemed satisfied with the plans and went to get ready after breakfast. James went off to send out owls to the boys and his folks. Remy went up and drew a bath for herself. With everyone coming over she didn't figure she'd get much time to herself over the next few days.

"Remy?" Sirius asked tapping on the door.

"Yeah?"

"Can I come in?"

"Yeah, what's up?"

"Merlin Rem, you're naked!"

"What did you expect?"

"I don't know. Why'd you tell me to come in then?"

"Wait are you blushing? Come on Sirius you've seen me a lot less covered then this."

"This is different."

"How?"

"You know how Remy."

"If it would make you feel better you could join me."

Sirius looked at her for a minute and when she didn't back down he took his shirt off. He kept his eyes looked on hers as he kicked off his shoes and socks and then slid out of his jeans. He saw a blush creep over her face, but she continued to meet his eyes. He took a deep breath and tossed off his boxers and slipped quickly into the other side of the bath.

"Now who's blushing?"

"I didn't think you'd really do it."

"You know me better then that."

Remy laughed and the tension between them was broken. The two talked and laughed about the chaos that was sure to ensue shortly. As they spoke they slowly got braver with their touches. Their legs had become intertwined and Sirius was drawing patterns on the inside of Remy's wrist. They were inching closer together when a knock on the door broke them apart.

"Remy you in there?"

"Yeah, what's up James?"

"You haven't seen Sirius have you? I've been looking all over for him."

The two shared a look before Sirius replied, "I'm in here mate."

"Oh, right. Well, the girls will be here soon so you'd probably best finish up."

"Thanks mate, we'll be out in a bit."

Remy and Sirius couldn't help but laugh. Whatever momentum had been building between them was gone and they quickly dried off. Remy slipped on a pair of worn jeans and Sirius' quidditch sweatshirt. He thought about saying something to her about it, but decided against it.

When the girls rang the bell the house was flooded with noise. The girls were all yelling about different things and pulling Remy in for hugs. The girls had worked themselves up so much that they had even all hugged James and Sirius. The boys were surprised at first, but went along with it.

They led the girls upstairs and showed them the two rooms they'd be sharing. The girls looked a little overwhelmed trying to take it all in. The house was huge and Marlene was the only who'd been there before.

James and Sirius wandered off and left the girls to get settled. The girls unpacked their bags and all came to sit on one bed and chat.

"Where's your room Remy?" Alice asked.

"I'm actually staying in Sirius' room."

"So that's why you're wearing his jumper?" Marlene teased.

"Nothing slips by you guys does it?"

"Well it does have Black scrolled across the back of it, Remy."

Remy laughed and looked down at which of his sweatshirts she'd put own. It turns out she'd picked his Gryffindor quidditch sweatshirt and it did have Black across the back.

"Do you want me to show you around the house?"

The girls agreed and Remy lead them about the house. They were all deeply fascinated by the size of the house. Remy let them into Sirius' room, which she immediately realized was a mistake. The girls were captivated by everything in the room.

"Merlin Remy, you let them in here?" Sirius sighed as he and James came back up with Remus and Peter.

"They were interested. James' room is next door if you guys want a real adventure."

Marlene opened the dividing door and the Remy could hear the girls arguing with James through the wall. Sirius walked over and flopped on the bed beside Remy.

"Why'd you let me wear this?" Remy asked him.

"I thought about saying something, but I figured you knew. And you look good in it," Sirius said pulling her close.

The two laid there just looking at each other. They slowly inched closer together until the door was thrown open and they fell apart again.

"One of these days I'm going to get another kiss," Sirius whisper to her before he got up to join the others.