A Kiss

Ginger POV

I woke up and saw Mary and Sarah were getting dressed. Lily was surprisingly not there. Today was the big day where I was going to face that wench Maria Atrivita. I knew I could do it but I was a bit scared.

"Good morning Ginger! This is your big day!" Mary said cheerfully.

I grinned and said, "Yeah it is but I'm not sure I can do it."

Mary look surprised and smiled reassuringly.

"You can do this! Maria isn't good at this like you are!"

I smiled and got up out of bed. I got dressed while Mary and Sarah waited for me.

"So what happened last night?" Sarah asked eagerly.

Mary smiled proudly. "Our one and only Ginger is going to duel with Maria Atrivita!"

Sarah looked shocked for a moment but then smiled.

"I know you can do this Ginger!"

I nodded and we all went downstairs to the Great Hall for breakfast.

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"Wow! This food is so good!" said Sarah delighted.

I smirked. "Well what did you expect? You've had breakfast here before. You know its good." I said smiling.

Sarah just looked cheery. "Yeah but its extra good today!"

Remus smiled. "I think its all because of you Ginger."

I looked at him curiously. "Huh? How?"

He laughed. "Cause you're so smart and pretty that Sarah just feels so happy. I'm glad you don't look all bruised up because I wouldn't be able to say that then!" Remus said with good nature.

I smiled weakly but inside I was feeling down. He didn't know I was probably going to get bruised up after lunch today. I sighed and finished eating my toast and eggs. Sarah and Mary started talking and James and Sirius were teasing Lily about her hair but I was staring at a certain boy. 'He's just so cute!' I thought dreamily. Remus, busy eating, suddenly looked at me. I jerked my head down.

Remus smiled. "Is there something you'd like Ms. Benett?"

I looked up and smiled. "I want a kiss!" I said on a sudden impulse. I blushed. 'Why did you have to say that?' I thought to myself.

Remus looked at me with great surprise in his eyes.

"You…you want a…kiss??" he said hesitantly.

I blushed and nodded. What Remus had said had gotten everyone else to look at us and they were grinning like mad.

"Go on Remus, kiss her! Its what she wants after all." Sirius said grinning so big that I thought his mouth was going to break.

Remus suddenly the surprised look left him and he smiled.

"Why of course I will but on one condition Ms. Benett." Remus said quietly.

I looked at him and said, "What is it?"

He smiled and laughed. He came around to my side of the table and got down on his knees. "Ginger Benett, will you go out with me?"

I blushed so brightly and nodded happily. "Yes! Of course! I love you Remus!" I said, very happy.

Remus smiled and Mary laughed.

"Way to go Ginger!" she said to me and patted me on the back.

I smiled and said "Now, where's your end of the bargain?"

Remus chuckled quietly and leaned forward. I closed my eyes and felt him place his lips upon mine. It felt soft and warm and I was shocked. Just as I was beginning to enjoy it, he stopped and I blushed. All the sudden catcalls erupted from our table. I turned and looked at the whole table. Obviously, everyone else in our group had gone around the table to point out what Remus was going to do. I smiled and laughed feeling very happy.

Finally Remus was mine!