A/N: We know the last chapter didn't end on a very happy note for you Remus/Estelle lovers, but we hope this one will cheer you up. Sorry this chapter has taken a while but we have had a hectic holiday! We'd just like to take this point to say good luck to anyone who is getting their GCSE results next week! Thanks again to all our reviewers. Enjoy!

Secret Rendezvous

Estelle sat sombrely in Charms waiting for Professor Flitwick and her other classmates to arrive. Lily came in and took the seat next to Estelle, she smiled supportively.

"How are you feeling today?" she whispered.

Estelle put on the brave face that she had sported all weekend and answered,

"Better, I think."

Just as she said this, Sam and Sirius strolled through the doors, closely followed by James and Peter. Estelle's stomach clenched as she waited for Remus' arrival behind his friends. Sure enough he followed James, but he wasn't alone. He had his arm around Amy's shoulders, as they walked happily through the door. When Remus met Estelle's eye he quickly removed his arm and walked over to the other Marauders, taking a seat with Amy. She quickly turned her attention to Sirius who was joking with James. Estelle looked back to the front of class and her false smile faltered. Lily was the only one to notice this moment of weakness in her friend. She thought better then to mention it and instead concentrated on finding her quills and parchment.

Estelle found it hard to concentrate on the 100 uses of the levitation charm, when Amy kept wrapping her arms around Remus and holding his hand in hers. She raised her arm.

"Oh yes, Estelle," squeaked Professor Flitwick, "you have a question?"

"Err, no actually," Estelle smiled weakly, "I was wondering if I could be excused to go to the Hospital Wing. I don't really feel too well."

"Of course, Estelle. You do look a little pale, do you want someone to come with you?"

"No, I'll be fine, thank you Professor."

"Nonsense my dear, you look faint." Professor Flitwick looked at her worriedly, before looking around the class for someone to accompany her to the Hospital Wing. Remus sneezed, which caught Flitwick's attention.

"Mr. Lupin, would you mind?" Flitwick squeaked.

"Maybe I should go Professor," Lily cut in quickly.

"I need you to demonstrate something to the class for me Lily, I'm sure Estelle will be fine with Remus." Flitwick began to continue with his class as Estelle left the room. She heard Remus' steps behind her but didn't turn. She felt a hand on her shoulder.

"Estelle, look...about the other night...I...I didn't mean to, well you know!" He gave up softly.

"NO REMUS I DON'T KNOW!" she yelled, more loudly than expected, causing a few head in classrooms to turn. Estelle continued more quietly, but still with a harsh tone.

"I don't know but maybe you'd like to let me in on your reasons. And whilst you're at it you can tell me why you led me on, why you jumped away from me as if you suddenly realised you were kissing a blast-ended skrewt," Estelle's voice began o quiver, "but most of all I want someone to explain to me why, after all you've done to me, making me look and feel like a complete idiot... why every time I see you with her my stomach still tightens and I feel that I could give anything in this world to be in her place."

Estelle finished quietly, their eyes met for a second before she turned and ran up the nearest staircase.

Remus stood dumbfounded for a moment, and then the bell shrilled. The corridors were suddenly filled with people and he felt himself being pushed towards the Great Hall. He took one last look at where Estelle had disappeared and reluctantly followed the crowd.

Remus sat down at the Gryffindor table; he didn't have to wait long to be joined by Sirius, James and Lily.

"Did Estelle get to the hospital wing ok?" Lily asked worriedly.

"Erm.... Yeh!" Remus lied, "I've got to go, I'll see you lot later."

Remus began to make his way towards the hospital wing, a great sense of guilt overwhelming him. When he reached the door a flustered looking Madame Pomfrey ushered him through.

"Not long now Mr. Lupin! I'm running a hospital wing here not a drop-in centre!" she tutted and flounced away.

Remus made his way over to a bed, which held a sleeping brown haired girl. She seemed so peaceful.

"She's been under quite a bit of stress, poor thing, she just needs a rest." Madame Pomfrey informed him on her way past with a bottle of bubotuber pus.

Remus took the seat next to Estelle's bed and fell silent. He looked at her fair face and dark hair. How did he actually feel about this girl? The butterflies that were flying rapidly around in his stomach seemed to answer this question for him. But what about Amy? He still liked her, didn't he? They got on all right, but well there was just something missing. Remus slowly leaned over and kissed Estelle's forehead softly. Her eyes darted open. Remus shot back into his seat with such force that the chair toppled over, him with it.

"I... was just coming to see how you were! I better go," he muttered blushing and clambering back up.

As he made to move Estelle grabbed his arm.

"No don't, I was hoping you'd come actually. I wanted to apologise for shouting at you before, it wasn't just your fault."

"No it was, I handled it really badly. I was just shocked because I mean you're a mate."

"Yeh, I suppose I am." She whispered disappointedly.

"Well, you were a mate." Remus added.

"What?" Estelle asked shocked, surely he wasn't going to ruin their friendship because of some silly mistake.

"I think I'd prefer it if we were more than friends," Remus mumbled, blushing slightly, "but I am still with Amy and I don't think I can hurt her."

Estelle couldn't believe her ears, had Remus just said he wanted to be more than her friend.

"Well, I wouldn't want to have to make you do that..... but I really like you Remus." She finished slowly and turned her face away from him, feeling quite embarrassed by how fast this was all happening.

He turned her face towards him and kissed her, only this time he didn't pull away any time soon.

"Well I never!" came the shrill voice of Madame Pomfrey, "I let you in out of the goodness of my heart, but I will not allow any hanky panky in my hospital wing! Out now!"

Remus stood to leave trying to contain an outburst of laughter. He smiled at Estelle and walked to the door; before he turned to leave he blew her a kiss and then disappeared.

Estelle sighed happily and fell back onto her pillow, suddenly feeling remarkably better.

Estelle was lay on her bed reading an article in 'Witch Weekly' on French Manicures and was trying to master the delicate swish of her wand, needed to perfect the look when she jumped as a tap on the window where a tiny white owl was perched with a note attached to its foot. She picked it up and stroked its fluffy head; it was adorable as it sat quite contently in the palm of her hand. The owl hooted dolefully bringing Estelle's attention back to the parchment tied to its tiny claw. Carefully she untied the string and picked up her note. As she opened it the owl pecked her finger and took flight out into the crisp castle grounds.

"Dear Estelle" she smiled affectionately and continued reading.

"I've been thinking about you all day and can't wait to see you again. Please meet me outside the common room at 9:30 tonight; I'll be the one gawping at you! See you later Remus x x x"

Estelle checked her watch, 6:30, that gave her three hours to get ready, plenty of time. It was with a light heart that she walked into the bathroom and filled the tub full of hot bubbly water.

An hour later and shriveled like a prune Estelle added liberal amounts of Sleekeazy's Hair Potion to her brown curls and dried her hair. She added an ornamental butterfly clip to keep any stray curls out of her eyes and began with her make up. By the time 9:30 arrived Estelle was ready, sat on her bed in her new jeans her mum had sent the previous day and a sexy black top. She hated being early for anything, being the kind of girl who opted for the 'fashionably late' routine, so decided now was as good a time as any for perfectly manicured nails, besides it was only a quick and easy spell. Estelle swished her wand and muttered the spell, "Nortamonos". She looked at her nails smiling at the result and walked out of her room to meet Remus, with butterflies fluttering in her stomach.

Remus was leaning against the wall next to the portrait of the Fat Lady in baggy blue jeans and a fitted white t-shirt feeling uncharacteristically nervous.

The portrait swung open to reveal a hole in the wall that was filled by the round cheerful face of Frank Longbottom. Remus lurked into the shadows hoping not to be seen, he was a nice enough bloke, Frank, but he talked for England. His stomach was tightening as he kept an eye on the opening; she had to be here soon. And sure enough as the Fat Lady swung forward again Estelle delicately stepped into the clearing. This was it, thought Remus, as he stepped out of the shadows and into the light.

"Hey, beautiful," he greeted her.

"Hi, you look nice," smiled Estelle, reaching up to kiss him on the cheek. She blushed as she realised how fast this relationship was going.

"So do you." Replied Remus, grinning.

"Where are you taking me then?" She asked.

"You'll see," he answered mysteriously, "But first of all we need to be sure the coast is clear."

And with this he reached into the back pocket of his jeans and took out a folded piece of parchment, and his wand. He touched the centre of the parchment with the tip of his wand and muttered 'I solemnly swear that I am up to no good', as he said this he looked at Estelle and winked at her. She blushed slightly again.

Estelle looked at the parchment and saw ink spurt out in a web filling every inch of it. Realisation dawned on Estelle as she noticed that it was in fact a map of Hogwarts with labeled dots moving around. She noticed a dot prowling the third floor corridor labeled 'Argus Filch', and saw Peeves the Poltergeist bouncing around the Trophy Room.

"That's pretty impressive," Estelle breathed. Noticing the tone of awe in her voice Remus chuckled and took her hand.

"Come on," he gave her hand a slight tug and they began walking.

They walked along the deserted corridors chatting freely. Remus was pleasantly surprised that it was easy to talk to Estelle, he always found that he was forcing conversation when out with Amy.

"You hungry?"

"Thought you'd never ask," she laughed.

"Have you ever been to the kitchens?"

"No"

"Well then say no more," he laughed at himself and put an arm around her waist as he led her to the portrait of the fruit bowl.

An hour later they left the kitchens filling full and sleepy.

"Aww, what pleasant House Elves. They seem to like you," she teased.

"Oh no, it's not me! It's Sirius they've all got the hots for," he smirked, "they'd jump in the fire if he asked them nicely."

"Ohh, don't let Sam hear you say that."

"Well, this is us," said Remus. They had reached the portrait hole, each having far too much fun to notice where their feet were taking them.

"How time flies when you're having fun!" Estelle smiled, feeling disappointed that the date was over.

Remus reached up and brushed her hair behind her ear, then gently pulled her towards him and kissed her. Estelle loved the sensation of his lips on hers and didn't want it to end; she moved her hands from his neck down his back and kissed him deeper. After a while they reluctantly pulled apart and smiled at each other. Remus squeezed her hand and whispered gently in her ear.

"G'night gorgeous. I can't believe I ever thought you weren't the girl for me."

Before he left he kissed Estelle one last time leaving her legs like jelly. Once her heartbeat had returned to normal, Estelle walked into the common room and up to her dormitory. Her last lingering thought before she drifted to sleep was how perfect Remus' bum was!

A/N: And that will be the last thought in all our minds tonight girls! We've made some slight changes to chapter 5 if you'd like to re-read it, things might become slightly clearer. Get ready for some big revelations and changes in all the relationships as a big event in the school year approaches. It's all Butterbeer, sparkly dresses and late night mischief from now on!