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Even if… Chapter 15
The night came quick for the girls to join the Potters at the theatre; needless to say they were nervous. Petunia and Mrs. Evens helped the girls do their hair and makeup. Then they dressed in the dresses that they shopped for just a few days previous.
"You both look stunning," Petunia said, "now they'll be here any minute better go to the sitting room and wait. It won't hurt them to wait 30 seconds for you at the door."
"Yes listen to your sister," Mrs. Evens said, "she would know best about this kind of thing."
After arriving in the sitting room, there was a knock at the door. It was James, and Remus. When the girls met them at the door they were speechless. "You both look stunning," Remus said, "please forgive Mr. Potter here, he seems to have lost all ability to make coherent speech."
"That's quite alright Remus," Lilly said, "His speechlessness is just another form of compliment. But it's good to know, that some people of the male persuasion, don't get all tongue-tied in the presence of ladies."
"All the same, you both look stunning," Remus said, "it's nice to meet you Mrs. Evens, and you as well Miss Evens."
"Please call me Petunia," Petunia said, "I'm Lilly sister and this is Mum, she's well Mum."
"Thanks for the introduction dear," Mrs. Evens said.
"You're welcome," Petunia said cheekily.
"Well we best be going," Remus said, "we'll have the girl's home well before midnight."
"Oh I trust you," Mrs. Evens said, "besides with Mr. Potters parents along I don't imagine that much can happen in the way of mischief."
"Too true," Remus said, "although with James and Sirius, nothing is impossible."
"Take care," Mrs. Evens said, walking them out the door, she stood on the porch and called, "have a good time."
Remus ushered the girls into the vehicle alongside Sirius and James. "Wow," Sirius said, "you both look stunning."
"Thank you," the girls said simultaneously.
"Seriously," Sirius said, "I've never seen you look so stunning before."
"So you've said," Lilly said, "so where are we going to dinner?"
"a place in muggle London," James said, "it's just a few blocks from the theatre, we thought we would walk from the restaurant to the theatre, if that's ok with you."
"It's fine," Miah said, "right Lilly."
"Sure," she said, "I've no problem with it."
"Wonderful," James said, "that'll give mum and dad some time alone together, they're going to drive the car over so that we can go directly out for desert."
"Sounds like you have the whole evening panned out," Miah said.
"Yes but what are we going to see at the theatre, I believe you forgot to tell us," Lilly said.
"We're going to see a musical called Annie," James said, "it's one of those Broadway musicals that came from across the pacific."
"If it came from America it's most likely blown out of proportion," Lilly said, "they always over do everything over there."
"I can't wait," Miah said, "I love musicals."
"Good," Remus said, "then I'll have someone to enjoy it with."
Miah didn't respond she just beamed up at him from where she was sitting. Remus reached for her hand, folding her small delicate hand into his much bigger hand. He then brought both their hands to him mouth and kissed the back of her hand. She smiled up at him, and blushed a little. Reaching up she moved his bangs a bit so they were out of him eyes.
The other three watched in awe as Miah and Remus acted like they were alone in the world. After James realized he was staring, he turned and looked at Lilly, who seemed as mesmerized as he was just moments before. He watched Lilly's face as she watched her watch them. He could tell that he wished she had the camera so that she could take a picture of Remus and Miah. They were a very cute pair, anyone watching could see that.
The rest of the night went smoothly, dinner was nice and relaxing. The restaurant they went to was an Italian restaurant, named Georgia's. The food was very rich; but very delicious.
The walk to the theatre from the restaurant was very nice as well. Remus took Miah by the hand and they walked side by side, down the sidewalk. James offered Lilly his arm, and she took it. Sirius walked beside them towards the theatre. They conversed quietly, also watching Remus and Miah in the process. Upon reaching the theatre, Remus not only opened the door; but held it for her. To be polite she stepped aside to allow the others to go through first and then she walked in. Remus then re-took his place by Miah's side.
Upon arriving inside, they were greeted by James's parents. James showed them to their seats, "well, looks like I lost the bed," James father said.
"What bet?" James asked.
"We had a bet going on whether you would get lost on the way here and be late," his mother answered, "clearly your father lost."
"Clearly," his father said, "boys show the girls to their seats and sit down; there will be no escape tonight."
"Ah James is so in love with Lilly I doubt he would try to do anything that would disappoint her," Sirius said.
"I wouldn't count on that Sirius," Miah said.
"Why do you say that Miah dear?" Sirius asked.
"Well I think his hate for musicals might override his love for Lilly," Miah said, "I can see it in his eyes he's trying to figure out how to get out of here."
"Care to wager on that?" James father asked, "I've got 10 bucks that says he sits through the whole thing."
"You have a bet," Miah said, "10 bucks says that he tries to run before intermission."
Miah and Mr. Potter shook hands to seal the deal. Remus watched Miah with awe; her eyes were twinkling with delight. It was a relief to know that Miah was getting along with James's family.
"So you made a bet with James's father," Remus said whispering into Miah ear.
"Yes I did," she whispered back, "I know he loves her but I think he might try to escape from the sweet torture of the musical before intermission."
"Care to make a second wager?" Remus asked.
"Oh what kind of wager is that?" Miah asked.
"I bet you 10 minutes in the linen closet when we get back to school that Lilly will run with him," Remus said.
"Just 10 minutes?" she asked, "you know you don't need to make a wager to get me alone right?"
"I know but I thought this would make things more fun," Remus said, "so what do you say?"
"Ok deal," Miah said, "But Lilly loves musicals and I don't think she would sacrifice her curiosity to see how it ends to help James escape the theatre."
"And if your right what do you want?" he whispered into her ear.
"20 minutes in the broom cupboard, just the two of us," Miah said.
"We have a deal," he said, he reached for her hand so they could shake on it. Her hand lingered in his for a few moments after they shook on the bet. She looked at their hands, she couldn't tell where hers ended and his began.
"Miah," Remus said, lifting her hand to his lips so that he could kiss her knuckles. Her hands were so small and dainty that they almost looked fragile. Although he knew he couldn't break her, he still wanted to be careful with her.
"Remus," she said looking deep into his eyes as he kissed her hand. The two had been in their own little world so they didn't notice Sirius watching them. It was him that butted in before they could be anymore lovey dovey in public.
"Alright you two," Sirius said in whispered tones, "break it up, before you draw attention to your selves."
"How are we drawing attention to ourselves?" Remus asked, "It's customary to kiss your girlfriends hand in public instead of full out kissing her on the lips. Unless that's what you'd prefer?"
"no, no," Sirius said, "your fine, but knock it down a notch or two I'm sure the whole theatre knows by now how you feel about her."
"Sirius," Miah said, "why don't you go think of ways to escape and leave us be? Better yet go bother James and Lilly."
"Alright I'll leave the two of you be, but I'll be back," Sirius said.
"Famous last words," Remus said.
Sirius sat and watched Remus and Miah, he could tell that he really liked him a lot, or was it love. Sirius didn't know, but come the end of the night he was going to have to have a talk with his friend about his intentions with Miah. Don't get me wrong he trusted the werewolf with his life; he just wanted to be sure that he was serious about her.
Sirius walked over to where Lilly and James were sitting, and sat down next to James. "What's up?" James asked.
"Nothing's up," Sirius said, "Remus and Miah were being all sweet together I thought I should come over here before I gag."
"Sure that's it," James said, "you're still upset that she never looked at you the way she looked at him."
"Maybe," Sirius said, "but she asked me to go away so I came over here."
Before James could say anything, the conductor came out and asked everyone to take their seats. Since James's parents had a private box, it didn't matter where they sat.
The musical started and Lilly and Miah were captivated, every time James or Sirius tried to whisper, they were, shushed by the girls. So James and Sirius took to watching them watch the musical. Sure story it's self didn't seem to be too bad but the music was just redundant.
The girls were seriously into the musical when it came time for intermission, the girls announced that they were going to go to the ladies room. The boys followed saying they were making sure they didn't get lost in the crowd. Miah thought that James was going to try and get Lilly to leave, and that was the reason that he and Remus followed them.
Upon coming out of the ladies room the girls were accosted by the boys, James and Sirius pulled Lilly off to the side to try and convince her to leave.
"Come on sneak out with us," James cried, "it's just too boring."
"James I won't get a chance like this again," she said, "I'm not leaving, and neither should you. Your father will subject you to more musicals until you get it through your thick head that musicals aren't that bad."
"But they are that bad," James cried, "I'm going to lose my mind if I have to listen to that woman sing about little children one more time."
"No I'm not leaving and that's final," Lilly said, "but if you and Sirius want to try and sneak out I'll cover for you."
"You will?" Sirius asked, "Why would you do something like that for us?"
"Well you're going to try to sneak out anyways and you'll most likely get caught anyways," Lilly said, "I may as well help cover you until your father realizes that you're not coming back."
"Lilly you're a jewel," James said, lifting her hand and kissing her knuckles. James and Sirius then rushed into the men's restroom. Lilly turned around to see Miah and Remus waiting for her. When they returned to their seats in the theatre. Lilly overheard Remus and Lilly talking, and she couldn't believe her ears.
"Looks like you owe me 20 minutes in the broom cupboard when we get back to Hogwarts," Miah said.
"Looks like I do," Remus said, with a wink, putting his arm around her shoulders, "too bad we didn't bet on whether she would cover for him or not, I couldn't have made out big time."
"It looks like I might owe his father 10 bucks though," Miah said, "we'll have to wait till the night is over."
"You made a bet with Mr. Potter?" Lilly asked in awe.
"Well he said he had 10 bucks that James would sit through the whole thing," Miah said, "and we know James, he can't contain himself at these things it's natural for him to try and get away, so I bet him 10 bucks that James would try to leave before intermission."
"Looks like you were both wrong," Lilly said, "he and James are trying to get away now while no one is paying attention, told him I'd cover for him."
"See we didn't see that coming but Miah bet that you wouldn't sacrifice you're curiosity to see how it ends to leave with James and Sirius." Remus said.
"No I don't know when we'll have the chance to do this again," Lilly said, "besides I like his parents, they're very nice."
"I agree," Miah said, "no wonder you and Sirius like spending time at his place during holidays."
"Yes," Remus said, "they are wonderful; oh look it's going to start again."
Across the box the Potters were sitting watching the musical, "looks like you were both wrong on when James would try his escape," Mrs. Potter said.
"Yes," Mr. Potter said, "looks like we both get to keep our money."
"I think we should have the girls over during Christmas vacation," Mrs. Potter said, "Do you think Lilly's mother would agree?"
"I'm sure we could ask her after the children board the train," Mr. Potter said, "but I'm sure that she'll want the girl's home for Christmas festivities."
"I'm sure you're right," Mrs. Potter said, "I think the girls are good for them, they keep them in line."
"Your right," Mr. Potter said. Finishing their conversation they tuned into the show. Mrs. Potter couldn't help but watch the girls and Remus. The girls were leaning into each other whispering about something and then laughing at the show. She watched her link hands with Remus, she would squeeze every so often and he would look at her and smile before turning back to watch the show. After watching a few more moments she turned her attention back to the show.
When it was finally over they waited for the theatre to be nearly empty before leaving. They knew James and Sirius would be waiting for them at the front doors. Lilly and Miah linked arms to walk, while Remus still had hold of her hand was walking a little ahead of them.
"There's James and Sirius," Miah pointed out. Lilly then let go of Miah's arm, telling them to go ahead. Upon catching up to the boys Lilly took James's out stretched arm, as the exited the building.
Miah looked up at Remus and smiled, he smiled in return and they followed everyone out side; the evening wasn't over yet, who knew what else it would hold…