Disclaimer: Plot is mine, some characters are mine and the wording is mine but I don't own the real characters, or the world in which it all takes place. That belongs to J.K. I do wish Sirius belonged to me though…

Author's Note: Wow, this took forever for me to get to. With school and finals coming up I have had zip free time but classes are only for about 12 days or so ( isn't that great? I can't wait! My softball season is over, for school anyway I still have summer tournaments but that is only a few hours a week so my time is increasing for things like this, writing. Well I have to say that this is for Stephanie, the author of "Blurry" Stephanie will no longer be using her account and has given it to her friend Emily. The account is now under the name Emily Leigh. Stephanie is a great writer who will be missed. If she ever does return to add her great stories to the archives of Harry Potter fan fiction we all will be blessed. Everyone should read Blurry which is being left up and welcome Emily. This is for Stephanie who inspired me to write. Special thanks also to SierraSitruc who was my 100th reviewer. I'm not sure how long this will be so I'm going to apologize right now if it's too short. I have to get on a roll and then they will come out quicker and longer.

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"May I have this Dance?"



"You know something Arabella," Sirius said as they walked into the hall, Arabella's head was leaning against his shoulder."

"Yes Sirius I do know something, in fact I know a lot of things. I know charms, and transfiguration, and potions, and" she looked up at Sirius, "I know I have the best guy in the world on my arm."

"You're also very lucky. In addition to having me Chipmunk girl is too embarrassed to say tell on you, I don't blame her though. Who would want to walk through the Great Hall like that? You shouldn't have done that though Arabella. As much as I hate to admit this, and trust me I don't want to say it, Malfoy does have some power with Vodlermort and I don't want you on their bad side. I'm one thing but I don't want you to get on their nerves. Okay?" he questioned, he looked serious and hard at her. His eyes searching for an answer.

"She had no right to do that Sirius and I don't care if I get on her nerves, besides," she hugged him closer, "I have my prince to protect me." James caught Arabella's attention, pointing to a table in the back that had six settings and an extra chair pulled up to it. It was the first time Arabella noticed the decorations in the Great Hall, they had gone all out for the Snowflake Ball and had surpassed even last year's graduation party, to which Arabella had gone with Ewan Westly just to get on Sirius' nerves (they had been in a little fight). That ball had been beautiful, until Sirius came in, covered in mud from the Quidditch pitch, and cursed Ewan. This year, all of the tables were covered in lace tablecloths and ice cilices hung on the ceiling outlining the sky above which was clear and covered with specks of sparkling star. Music played in the corner and the house elves were even out and dressed as elves! Snowflakes must have been charmed because they fell and just before they touched you they evaporated away into nothingness. "Sirius, I'm going to go and but my bag at the table. Be right back."

He watched her walk over, greet a few of her friends on the way over and make small talk. He would not let anything happen to her, he promised himself that. "I'll always protect you, princess" he whispered. Arabella waved him over, all smiles. He would follow her, he always would.

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Peter sat next to Mel, both enjoying their pumpkin juice and crumb cakes while Remus sat next to Lily. Remus was quiet and just leaning back looking at the scene before him. James sat on Lily's other side and both were laughing. Sirius had decided, which much prodding by the rest of the group to tell the tale of Narcissa the Chipmunk.

"What did you do to her?" Lilly questioned, it was obvious that she wasn't a trouble maker, she was the good girl.

"Knowing my Sirius," Areabella cut in, "he was doing whatever he could think of."

"No Arabella. I took a lot of time and effort deducing this little plan. I needed to do something worthy of Narcissa, something different. I'm a bit tired of changing hair and robe colors. This was new."

"How did you pull this was off padfoot? You were with us all night." James questioned.

"Oh Prongs, think. I truly expected you to get this. I must explain my genius." Most of the group chucked at this but Sirius was acting serious, at least until Arabella had her fun. Taking the pitch of Narcissa's voice and with the squeaks she started in on Sirius.

"Tell me *squeak * how did you * squeak * accomplish this great feat?" Sirius gave a good hardy laugh and nearly spit out his pumpkin juice as Arabella began to twitch her nose. "Really Sirius, I want to hear this one."

"Anything for you Arabella. Well first I thought." James rolled his eyes which Sirius rewarded with a shove. "As I was saying, I thought we needed to do something original and unexpected. This is our last year after all and we need to make sure we're remembered."

"I'm sure they'll remember you Sirius." Remus chimed in as he leaned forward placing his elbows on the table.

"I know they will remember me Remus, who could ever forget dashing Sirius Black? No, what I'm saying is we as a group must be remembered. I don't want you all to resent me in ten years when my memory lives on and you are all forgotten."

"Hey, I regret that comment Sirius." Peter said through a full mouth of cake. He waved his fork at Sirius.

"You regret it? I thought you might resent that comment Peter, not regret it." Sirius replied as Peter looked confused.

"That's what I said Sirius. I said…" Peter began.

"Just let it go Peter, let it go." Arabella murmured, looking exasperated. "Sirius, skip the thinking process, how did you make her change from well her into a chipmunk. Later you can tell me how you came up with this scheme but just the heart of it now. I want to dance at some point."

"Okay. Well I made a clear potion that has no smell or taste." Sirius began.

" Wait," James cut in, "you made a potion, and it worked?" He looked on in disbelief.

"Hey I thought you wanted to know the story! And yes I did make the potion and it obviously did work. Now as I was saying. I made this potion that is a variation of polyjuice potion. In ployjuice potion you only stay like that animal or person for a short time but the dance is what, about three hours? So I needed to make something stronger. I doubled the needed amount of ingredients and added a few things here and there, found a hair and voila."

"Wait a minute. You gave her something that could have killed her?" Lily spoke up, apparently she was still the good girl, or at least she didn't want anyone to get hurt no matter how nasty they were.

"No, I knew it wouldn't kill her Lils, I tested it on Peter first. Besides, it would have done the world some good if she accidentally was poisoned. Now, as I was saying. I gave the potion to Peter her to put into her goblet. That way I wouldn't be suspected. If I wasn't in the great hall how could I have put something into her goblet?"

"Sirius, she knew it was you." Arabella put in.

"Who knew she was a seer or something, besides she has no proof. Well Peter put it in her goblet and the rest is Hogwarts history. Now would you like to dance Princess?" He asked turning to Arabella and offering his hand as he stood up.

"I'd love to." She took his hand as he spun her onto the dance floor. The box in his pocket fell against his leg and reminded his of its presence.

Mel looked at Sirius and Arabella and promptly elbowed Peter in the ribs. He coughed out some of his cake crumbs right into Mel's lap. Stumbling he wiped the crumbs off the silk and followed her eyes to the dance floor. Getting the signal he brushed the crumbs off his face and chest.

"Mel, do you want to go for a spin?" He asked.

"I guess so, why not." She stood up and took his hands leading him onto the floor. The silence that fell after the laughter died down was awkward to say the least. Lily was seated between James and Remus and each was feeling pretty much the same thing. Discontentment. James saw Lily and Remus together; Lily saw her commitment to Remus and her heart's commitment to James. Remus saw James and Lily together, him all alone.

"Anyone want to make a bet that Arabella and Sirius are engaged before graduation?" Lily broke the silence with. Her eyes looking at the happy couple as they twirled. "They're…perfect for each other." The silence was too much. Lily quickly drank down the remainder of her juice in one quick gulp and rose. "I'm going to get a refill, see you guys in a few minutes." Turning she walked away as quickly as she could without falling on her face. She wasn't use to heels, what was the point. If she wasn't that tall to begin with why try to act like she was?

Both Remus and James watched her go, the silence only grew thicker until Lily glanced their way, her eyes lingering on James a moment longer than they did on Remus, only a moment. She waved before gulping more of her juice and filling her cup again. If she didn't slow down on the juice, thought James, she might turn into a pumpkin. That though, would only make her more adorable, if that was possible. Remus looked at James for a second before making up his mind. He was a werewolf. What could he offer Lily? He could only give her danger, danger of biting her. He would give her his heart, he already had in fact, but what good would that do her if she had to suffer his curse. He rubbed his finger on a newly forced scar on his forearm. James could give her love and protect, he had no secrets like he did. Nothing would hurt her if she was with James, he would protect her and he would be her friend. He would help her. He looked up at the enchanted ceiling and saw the crescent moon. He couldn't risk hurting her.

"James, tell Lily I had to go. You can make up something okay? You know you owe me big." Remus said half hearty, he was keeping his promise. "Good luck." He picked up his over cloak and swept through the door leaving the ball.

"I owe you one Moony, I really do." James whispered. He took a deep breath, tried to flatten his hair and approached Lily, whose back was still turned. Taking her arm gently he turned her around. The goblet was still at her lips.

"May I have this dance?" He somehow managed to ask. Later he would wonder how he had gotten the words out but for right now it didn't matter. She nodded, lowering the goblet.

"Sure James." She replied

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Wow, that turned out better than I thought it would. Or at least I think it did? What do you guys think? It's sort of a transition chapter between Remus and Lily and Lily and James. I also tried to include the other couples and explain the Narcissa bit. Did it work? Okay I don't mean to be a pest but please review. Pretty, pretty please? Now I'm going to thank everyone who reviewed the last chapter as well as anyone who reviewed any of the other chapter since I wrote chapter eight which was a very long time. My softball season has ended so they should be quicker, this was really long time between chapters and I promise not to make the waits that long, at least I'll try. I almost have one hundred and twenty (I have 119 right now, but that is really close) Wow! Thank you guys so much! I'm going to thank everyone right now! ( I hope I'm starting my thanks at the right spot, if I messed up or missed you let me know because it was an accident and I will correct it if you let me know.

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Stephanie (author of Blurry who has had to leave us ( but her friend Emily is now on her account and I would like to wish her luck): aww, I'm going to miss you so much in more ways than one. I hope you come back. I really love Sirius/Arabella too; they are perfect for each other. I hope you get to read this at some point. Emily, if you see this please let Stephanie know, maybe she can glance at it I know she liked this and I want to finish it so she knows the ending. She did finish Blurry and I want to do the same. Narcissa is a well, you know what. I'm happy someone hates her as much as I do. I hope this answered all the Narcissa and Sirius questions. Hope to see you again.

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Peppermint: Sort of a combination. James isn't over Lily so he is lying to his friends, but he thinks that he is because he sees Lily leaving his reach forever. I sound confusing don't I? It sort of is because that is how our heart's are, Confused.

Peppermint: It is sad isn't it? Poor James ( I wish I hadn't done that but I needed it for emotion, I'm not really good at conveying emotion so I need something major to give a bit.

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* * * * *Note: I need songs. Please in your review, if you can name a song or two that you think could be romantic for the next chapter.