Prue

It had been over two weeks since we had realized the truth about Phoebe and Sirius. I had decided to let it go. Phoebe seemed so happy with him. Of course, their relationship was top secret. Somehow, though, they still managed to have their connection even when the other Marauders were around.

Piper, however, fumed silently ever time she saw them look at each other in that special way. I knew that if she didn't confront her soon, she would burst out and cause a scene. That morning, as they ever so slightly touched, I decided to tell Piper to do something.

"Piper, you're infuriated. I know you. If you don't vent, you'll do something you'll regret."

"It doesn't bother me in the least," Piper said through clenched teeth.

"You have every right to be angry with her, now go talk to her," I told her.

Phoebe got up and went out into the hall. Moments later, Sirius got up and followed her.

"That is enough!" Piper jumped up and ran after the two. "Phoebe, stop right there. I've been far too tolerant concerning your involvement with Sirius. Enough is enough! You are strictly forbidden from seeing him!" Piper yelled. Everyone was silent. "He is too old for you and he will cause you trouble for the rest of your life! If I see you with him, I will tell Grams!"

I didn't hear Phoebe's reply, but it angered Piper very much.

"Really? I don't think so!"

Another comment was voiced, this time by Sirius.

"You stay out of this! Wait until your friends discover that you and Phoebe are an item. Imagine their looks when I announce that Sirius and Phoebe are a couple! How could you stand their judgments?"

Piper was getting way out of hand. Before I could even get up, James ran to them and howled, "TRAITOR!"

I hastened to them. "Potter, get out of here. Piper, get a hold of yourself."

"You broke the oath!" James yelled.

"Off it, Potter! All of you stop it now and kindly disperse." My voice dripped with poison. They all recognized that and got away from me as quickly as possible.

"Thanks for ruining my life, Piper," Phoebe said and ran off.

"Piper." I shook my head and walked away.

"Miss Halliwell, you seem to be troubled."

"My sisters are driving each other crazy," I informed Professor Dumbledore while I helped him to organize his classroom.

"Sibling troubles? I'm afraid there's no easy solution for that."

"Tell me about it. Phoebe just eased off on the mischief, and Piper has to bug her over a tiny thing." I rubbed my temples, trying to relieve the terrible throbbing headache that was killing me.

"Piper? She doesn't much seem the type to agonize over Phoebe's love interests. She has always been so passive. Well, with the exception of the time when she was under Phoebe's spell," he amended with a slight chuckle.

I vaguely nodded. "I don't understand why Piper dislikes Sirius. What do you think of him, sir?"

"I believe that he has much potential. He could have a very bright future if he makes that decision to try. Perhaps Phoebe will be able to influence him now."

"I doubt it. Phoebe may be a good person now—"

"She was always a good person," Dumbldore interrupted lightly.

"Right. However, I think she likes him being rebellious."

"Time can make people act differently."

I silently pondered. A certain subject popped up in my mind. "Sir, Phoebe said that she was allowed to remain here because of her destiny. What did you mean by that?"

He looked at me gravely. "I cannot tell you that, Prue. It involves you too, and it is not wise for someone to know her destiny. One might change it, whether intentionally or otherwise."

I studied him. "It has to do with the fact that we're Halliwells, doesn't it?"

"Yes, it indeed does."

"Grams is always saying that Halliwells are gifted beyond the usual abilities of other witches," I said. "I've never understood that, though. What makes our family line so special?"

He didn't say anything for a moment. "That is something that you will soon find out. You'd best get to bed; I again have kept you too late."

"I enjoy helping you, sir."

"And I am always grateful."

"I think I've made a mess of Phoebe's life," Piper said glumly.

"Why?" I questioned.

"Sirius is avoiding her and he's said something horrible about her."

"What's that?"

"He told his friends," Piper said, "that he only went out with her because…. Well, because she 'put out'. I haven't seen her yet, but I imagine she's devastated."

"Piper, that's awful," I said.

"I know. I feel really bad about all of it. As soon as I see her, I'm going to apologize."

"Good. I won't lecture you, I know you've already done that, but I will tell you to be more controlled in the future."

"I will."

If only there were a spell to undo the past. But as mom had always said, when decisions are made, they cannot be undone. All we could do now was do try to clean it up.

Paige

"Paige, have you heard what everyone's been saying?" Callie asked me in the library.

"Saying about whom?" I murmured, concentrating more on my potions essay.

"Apparently Sirius was only going out with Phoebe because he thought she'd be a nice bedmate. Poor thing, I'll bet she doesn't even know. He won't even break up with her properly."

"Hush, here she comes now," I said.

Phoebe looked tired and miserable. "Paige, I need to ask you a question."

Callie started to get up.

"No, you don't have to leave, Callie." She sat down. "Paige, I know that there's a rumor going around about me. I'd like to know what they're saying."

"Phoebe, I'm not sure you want to hear it," I said.

"I need to know."

"Um, Phoebe, I am so sorry," I began, "but Sirius has been saying that you, um, put out. He said that's the only reason why he would go out with you."

It hit her hard. "Oh." She got up. "Oh."

"I'm so sorry," I said. "If you need to talk, I'm here."

"I'm fine. I just thought that he loved me."

"Are you going to break up with him?" I asked.

Phoebe shook her head. "No, I can't do that."

"Why not? He's treating you so badly."

"I'm in love with him," Phoebe said. "I'm so mixed up." She tried to smile, but she only ended up looking like something hurt. "Well, I'll be going now."

I stared at her as she walked away. She was so dejected, so confused.

"She's blinded by love," Callie said. "It's sad."

"I'm going to do something about it."

I crumpled up yet another spell. "It needs to be more truth orientated," I grumbled to myself. "Maybe this will work."

Open his eyes,

Allow him to see,

Stop all the lies,

Make him agree.

"This will require eye contact. No time like the present." I set out to find him.

He turned out to be in an empty classroom, practicing some spell.

"Paige? Wh—"

"Open his eyes, allow him to see, stop all the lies, make him agree."

"What was that about?" Sirius asked.

"Do you feel any different about Phoebe?"

"Phoebe?" he repeated. "I don't know anyone by that name."

"Are you saying," I said slowly, "that you have no memories of Phoebe Halliwell?"

He thought for a moment. "Nope. I don't know her."

"I certainly wiped away the lies." To Sirius I said, "Phoebe is your girlfriend. She'll come up to you tomorrow. Be sure to tell her that you love her and make sure your friends hear, okay?"

"Whatever."

"Wow. He's like a new man. He's not at all ashamed of her. They're even sitting together. Doesn't James look furious?" Callie remarked.

I looked. He did look quite annoyed. "James just doesn't want the Marauders to drift apart, likely."

"I doubt they'll ever stop being friends. They've been close since the first day at Hogwarts."

"If only Potter could realize that."

Callie looked over. "Here comes Cole," she said and smiled.

"Hey, beautiful," Cole said and sat down.

"Hello, Cole." I elbowed Callie, who took the hint and left.

"What happened to Sirius?" Cole asked.

"I erased his memories of Phoebe and told him to be nice to her," I said.

"You are going to restore his memories, right?"

"Eventually. It won't hurt him to see how wonderful it is to be in love with Phoebe."

"Speaking of love, I have something to tell you."

"What would that be?" My heart skipped a beat.

"I love you," Cole said.

"I love you too."

Love was in the air…. Even between Remus and Piper, who kept catching glances of each other. Soon they would realize their feelings, just as Cole and I had. Sigh… Life was perfect.