Disclaimer: I don't own anything from the Harry Potter universe. It belongs to J.K. Rowling and all associated parties. Author's Notes: Contains slight slash RL/SB. If slash offends you, please do not read. Otherwise read and review. Thanks go to my beta and HMS Wolfstar at FAP.

"For crying out loud, Sirius! Why are you being so bloody cryptic? You know, most people give Christmas presents all wrapped up in front of the fire with a glass of mulled wine. Being civilized." As they continued to rush through the deserted halls, Remus paused and then said thoughtfully, "Although you have been awfully secretive lately. What are you planning? The last time you were this quiet, you were just about to release a load of Cornish pixies into the Great Hall. And do you remember how that ended? Three weeks of detention!"

Sirius turned and grinned "Yeah, but it was worth it to see Snivellus hanging by his ankles in mid-air. You can stop whinging now because we're here. Alohomora! " The door flew open. Remus just gaped at the room and turned to Sirius. "Wh- Wha- What is this?" he finally got out.

"This?" Sirius replied. "This is your Christmas present from me, James, Peter and Lily. What does it look like? You are supposed to be quite bright. Honestly, I didn't think we'd have finished this if it wasn't for her talent in Charms. You can go in." They stepped into the room, which had book-lined walls, a crackling fire, comfy chairs, a table and various other homely touches. The door slammed shut. Remus ran his fingers over the book spines and frowned slightly. "Some of these titles aren't even in the library."

"I know. There are lots of useful Charms in that one, by the way. Lily said we should include Muggle books. She seems to think you would be interested for interest's sake. Anyway, they all said they hoped you like it, seeing as you spend enough time in the library and wished they could be here. But James is meeting Lily's parents and Peter's mother is ill. Butterbeer?" By now, Sirius had settled into one of the chairs and was looking slightly amused. Remus drifted over and simply said, "Thank you. When did you plan all this?" "This" was emphasised with a weak wave of a hand.

"Mainly over the summer, but we've been transforming the room when you've been in the Infirmary after full moons. Uncle Alphard and the Potters helped find the more obscure wizarding texts. Lily contributed the Muggle books." Sirius stood up and took a book off the shelf. "And this book is charmed so that you can come here from anywhere when you touch the title page."

Remus sighed. "This is the best present I could ever have got. And I'm here with my boyfriend - my best friend - who makes everything perfect. He leaned over and kissed Sirius. Sirius smirked and lifted one eyebrow. "Race you back to the dormitory? I have chocolate sauce...."