Disclaimer: None of the characters in this fan fiction belongs to me. They're owned by J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros. The only ones that belong to me are those that you don't recognize.
A/N: Thank you for reviewing.
To emerald eyes, Bic Papermate, and Undercover Angel: Thank you for telling me about the bridesmaid and maid of honor thing.
Okay, thanks to those three reviewers, I am going to fix my mistakes. Bella will be the maid of honor and Lorie will be the bridesmaid. Sorry.
Chapter 19
The girls were hard at work at the Witch Weekly. Lorie and Bella approached Lily's desk.
"Whoa, Lily," Bella said. "What's with all these letters? I thought you were the advice columnist, not Santa Claus."
"Well, since I've been missing work to plan the wedding these past few days, I have loads to make up."
"Do you need help?" Lorie asked.
"Well, yes. But aren't you two busy with your own work?"
"All done."
"Me too."
"Okay, great." Lily handed them some letters. "Please take care of these for me."
Dear Lily,
It's been weeks since my boyfriend said he loved me. Is it just me, or is he losing interest?
Sign,
Rachel, 16
"Er… how do I answer this, Lily?" Bella asked.
"However you like. I'm dealing with a bunch of toughies here."
"Okay."
Dear Rachel,
Talk to your boyfriend. Be honest with him and tell him what you are thinking. If he's not losing interest, then problem solved. If he is, then, well, dump him and find someone else who is interested. It's a win-win situation.
Good-luck,
Bella
She showed it to Lily.
"It's fine except for one thing," Lily said.
"What?"
"Well you signed it Bella. Change it to Lily, please?"
"Oh. Right. My bad."
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One night before the full moon, and around two months until the wedding, Remus and Lorie were taking a walk near the apartments. They walked silently, hand-in-hand, under the nearly full moon. Then, Remus led Lorie to a wooden bench and they sat down, arms-in-arms.
"Hmm…" Lorie sighed peacefully. "The moon is so bright tonight…tomorrow's the full moon, right?"
"Yes, it is…unfortunately," Remus added quietly. But Lorie had heard him. She sat up and looked at him strangely.
"What do you mean unfortunately?" she asked. "I love the moon, especially when it's full." She looked up at it. "It's just simply…beautiful."
"Yeah, well, I hate it!"
"Why? The moon's wonderful!" she said, taking his hand and holding it warmly. She looked back up at the moon. "It…it's so radiant…so pure…. It shines so brightly, lighting up the night sky…up there with the sparkling stars and all…" She laughed. "I-I sometimes think of the moon as a pearl in the sky…and the stars are little jewels…mixed together in a big, dark jewelry box…. How can you hate something so…so magnificent?"
"I just do, okay?!"
"But--"
"Shut up!" he yelled. "You don't understand! You just don't understand! So just shut up!"
Lorie looked at Remus, frightened. This was the first time he had ever get angry with her. It was the first time she had seen him angry period. And it scares her. But not as much as it pained her. Tears formed in Lories' eyes. She looked at Remus with a hurt expression before letting go of his hand and looking at the ground. She stood up to leave, when Remus reached out and pulled her back. She wouldn't look at him.
"I-I'm sorry, Lorie," he said. "I-I didn't mean to blow up. I'm sorry."
"Was it s-something I said?" Lorie whispered tearfully.
"No…no…it wasn't. I-I'm sorry. I-I really didn't mean what I said." He placed his hand under her chin and lifted it up. Remus then moved his hands to caress her cheeks and wiped away her tears. "I'm sorry…. But I have something very important to tell you."
"Yeah?" Lorie prompted him.
"Well…the reason why I'm so bitter at the moon is…because…because I'm a…I'm a werewolf." He looked at Lorie reluctantly, afraid of her reactions. But to his greatest surprise, Lorie smiled.
"Is that all?"
"What? You mean you're not scared? Shouldn't you be telling me we're through?"
"No. Do you want me to?"
"Of course not. B-but did you not hear me? I said I'm a werewolf."
"Yes, I heard you. So what?"
"You seriously mean you're not scared?"
"Why would I be? You're not dangerous right now. And even though you are on full moons, I know you won't hurt me. And you're not just a werewolf. You're Remus. And I love you."
"Are you serious?"
"No, I'm Lorie."
"C'mon."
"Yes. I'm dead serious. I love you."
Remus smiled. This was the girl Lily was talking about. One that truly loves him for what he is. One that accepts him. And one that he loved too. "I love you too." And they leaned in to kiss. It wasn't one of those long, hungry kisses. No. It was short, sweet, and passionate--powerful in everyway. And together, did this couple remained under the bright moon for the rest of the night; the moonlight reflecting on them.
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A/N: A short chapter, but pretty fluffy, huh? Well, review to let me know, please. By the way, I hope it's well-edited.