Buffy, the witchy vampire slayer

Chapter 14 – A kiss can make the biggest problem seem small.

DISCLAIMER: Buffy the Vampire Slayer belongs to Joss Whedon, and Harry Potter to J.K. Rowling. I don't own anything…-sighs-

TIMELINE: AU. BTVS: After Buffy season three. HP: Before and after Harry's birth (Takes place during the marauders 19:s and up). The years follow the Buffy timeline.

SUMMARY: BTVS/HP crossover. Buffy leaves Sunnydale after Graduation to catch up with her past.

BIG SUMMARY: Buffy is an eleven year old witch and friends with the Hogwarts marauders (a year older), until her parents tells her they're moving to LA, because they wants to take her away from all the 'magic-stuff' (They don't want to accept the fact that she's a witch). Four years later, she's called as the slayer.

CENTRAL PAIRING: Buffy/Sirius

OTHER PAIRINGS: James/Lily, Willow/Remus, Xander/Anya

Reviews respond:

The Lady Morgaine: Hi! Glad you liked the line, I thought it was sweet! And I'm happy you liked the Sirius doubting thing too, that came to life thanks to the scene in the Shrieking Shack in PoA, and Sirius says something like "if you can forgive me for believing you were the spy" to Remus. Lile your idea about defending-Sirius, might use it! Just need to come up with a way to do it first! Glad you liked the James/lily vs. Dumbledore. I was so totally reliving Harry's screaming match in OotP when I wrote that one, so I thought: Oh,what the hell. Harry's temper must come from somewhere, right? And I just can't see Lily screaming at Dumbledore - at students/James/marauders, yes. But not at DD. I'd love to read your story, send me a note when it's up!

Just Me (anonymous): Happy you love it! And I totally agree with James' outburst, I understand him, and I'd probaply do the same if I was in his situation (or maybe not, but you know what I mean). And I agree with Buffy using violence...at least she'd threaten to use it. Glad you liked the Will/Remus moment, more of those two in this chap! And yeah, I'm planning on something for Sirius to do...hope you'll like it. And thanks, I'll need all luck can get!

Dancertk (anonymous): Glad you liked the twist: I like twists! You're surprised? Well, I guess I understand why, but I just thought it fit. I mean, most people believe werewolves are dark creatures, and therefore should be fast to blame him: The easiest way, and they don't have to deal with the 'unbelieveable situation' were one of the 'normal' human beings could be guilty.

Tituba: Happy you enjoyed them! I agree with evrything you said!

artimis-sandstorm: Hi! Yeah, poor Remmy. And yeah, Sirius is thick, isn't he? But I love him too. Joins-you-in-the-Sirus-is-going-to-come-back-to-life-in-the-6th-or-7th-book-chant. Yeah, I feel sorry for DumbleD and James too - I understand James being mad. I mean, the poor guy just found out his kid are gonna kill or be killed. Rough news.
You ditched your stories-gasps- you mean gal!

IceBlueRose: New reviewer! Hi! Glad you like it! I could strangle the rat too...the world would indeed be a better place. Although I do believe he has a big part to play before the HP books are over (remember the bond thing/life-debt he and Harry has? Could be important) - doesn't mean I hate him less, though. I could smack him too - although he's probaply confused, and scared for his friends/peace. Glad you like Buffy/willow sticking with Remus - and I'm happy you like OotB. It's my favourite fic of those I write, if I have to pick one. Yeah, I liked blasting the portrait too. Thanks for having me joining your favourites!

Thanks to:
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Special thanks to: My Beta – CharmedChick

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James and Lily walked in through the portrait hole: James started to feel slightly guilty- after all, it wasn't Dumbledore's fault things were like they were...but he still didn't like it.

"Hi, Padfoot," James said, and sat down beside his friend, Lily on his knee.

Sirius didn't answer.

"Padfoot?"

"I'm an idiot..." Sirius murmured, and James and Lily gave each other confused looks.

"Tell us something we didn't know," James smirked, trying to ease up the tension, and to take his own mind off things. Sirius glared.

"Shut up. Buffy hates me," he finished quietly.

James blinked.

"Oh. What did you do?"

Sirius murmured something.

"Come again?" Lily asked.

"I said I accused Moony of being the traitor." Sirius sighed, and James stared at him.

"You did what?" He asked, not believing it.

Sirius sighed again.

"I'm sorry, it's just I'm so confused right now, and we need to be suspicious of everyone, and what Peter said made sense. At the time." He hurried to say, as James' eyes started toflash dangerously.

"Suspicious of everyone, huh?" He said. "So what about you: Maybe you're the traitor. Both you and Peter seem to be awfully quick with throwing the blame at your best friend. Maybe you're in it together." James said harshly, and Sirius felt a sting in his chest. What James said- it hurt. Although he deserved it.

"You know I'd never betray the Order..."

"...But you have nothing against betraying your friends?" James said ironically. "Because that's what you're doing- by not trusting Remus, you're betraying his friendship."

Sirius moaned.

"James, I know I'm wrong, and I'm sorry, but can't you try and see it from my point of view?"

"No." James stated. "Look, me and Lils have had a terrible day, and it's only getting worse. I don't have the time, or the patience to listen when my best friend is putting the blame on another of my best friends, and then trying to talk his way out of it. I'm sorry, Padfoot, but I just can't."

Sirius looked up for the first time, and looked at James tired, but tense facade, and Lily's tearstained face.

"What happened? Did Dumbledore say something?"

Lily and James looked at each other.

"We should tell him, James."

James sighed.

"Fine. But I want to tell Buffy and Remus too. And Willow."

"Willow? But...why?"

"Because..." James said. "Because she's a close friend of Remus', and she deserves to hear what's going on. She wouldn't sell us out, she's Buffy's best friend. And since the people we thought were our friends have nothing against putting the blame on others, a new one wouldn't hurt." James said, and this time, Sirius winced. He deserved what he got, and he knew it. And he was so sorry, but what could he do? Apologize to Remus?

He sighed.

"What about Peter?"

James glared at Sirius.

"I don't really want to tell him about this, since he obviously has nothing against ratting out his friends. Maybe we should leave you out too, but since you seem to be sorry, we won't...but of you even look, glare or glance at Remus, or say anything to him, except a huge bloody apology, and one to Buffy wouldn't hurt either, you're out."

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Remus and Willow still sat on his bed, not talking, only enjoying each other's presence. It felt good, thought Remus, that someone seemed to enjoy his company.

"Rem..." Willow said slowly.

"Mhm."

"Sorry about your portrait."

Remus laughed.

"Don't worry about it. It's occupant was bloody annoying anyway."

The girl at the portrait had fled after Willow had blasted the portrait hole open, and didn't seem to be returning: After all, the portrait was pretty much destroyed.

"So I did you a favor, then?" She smiled.

Remus smiled back. "I guess you did. And in more than one way."

He looked at Willow as she blushed. Her red hair was shining in the dull light from the window, and her eyes were sparkling. Her lips...

'Oh, Merlin,'Remus thought. 'Get a grip, Lupin!' He scolded himself. 'She just wants to be friends...she wouldn't want you to think about her in any other ways than that, although she is pretty..and adorable...and I just want to take her and...'

Remus blushed furiously as he realized what he'd been on his way to think.

'I so need a shower...and a cold one.'

Willow looked at him, concern written all over her face.

"You okay?" 'Damn, he's cute when he blushes...'

Remus looked up.

"Umm...yeah. I'm great."

"Good. Good..."

'I wonder what he'd say if I...'

"So...umm...have you...ehrm...I mean...would you mind if...ehrm...ummm..."

Remus watched her as she tried to stammer up a sentence.

"Will?"

"I mean...ehrm...wouldyouminifIissedyou?"

Remus blinked.

"Huh? Can you take it one more time, and a little bit slower?"

Willow took a deep breath.

"I said...would you mind if...if...if..."

"If?"

Willow swallowed.

"Oh, screw this!" She said, and bent forwards, and captured Remus' lips with her own.

Remus eyes widened in shock, and he felt all dizzy.

Willow had Remus' lips against her own, but when he didn't respond, she drew back.

'Oh, shit. I'm an idiot.'

"I'm so sorry," she babbled out.

"Isodidn'tmeantodothatorIdidbutIdidn'tyouknowandnowI'vecompletelydestroyedour
friendshipandI'msosorrybecauseIknowyoudon'tfeelthesamewayandI'mreallysorry,andit
willneverhappenagain,andIhavewantedtodothatforalongtime,butitwasstupidandnowyou
probaplydon'twannabemyfriendanymoreandnowI'vecompletelydestroyedeverything,and I'msosorry and..."

Remus watched Willow as she babbled on and on, his jaw hanging open. He was still in shock, and his brain was still catching up any time soon.

"...sorry'causeIknowyoudon'tfeelthesamewayandIwillneverdoitagainandIshouldprobaplyjustgo
homeorkillmyselfandI'msosorryandIknowI'mbabbelingbutIcan'thelpitandIreallyneedtostopdoing
itandI'msorryfor…umph!"

It was turn for Willow's eyes to iden this time, when she felt Remus pressing his mouth against hers. Slowly, she relaxed, and her arms went up around his neck, as his hands found their way around her waist when they both deepened the kiss, exploring eachothers mouths.

"Ehrrm." Someone coughed, and Remus and Willow flew apart.

Buffy stood smirking at them, and their appearances. Willow's hair was disheveled, and Remus had lipstick smeared around his mouth- they both looked thoroughly roughly kissed.

"Sorry to interrupt the two lovebirds, but James and Lily want a word. But I'm sure that if I explain to them..."

"...No, it's fine, we're coming." Remus said, and started to wipe his mouth- however, this only made his 'make-up' worse.

Buffy just kept smirking.

"Take your time," she said with a wink.

"And, Remus?"

"Huh?"

"That scourgify spell would come in handy."

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Ten minutes later, Willow and Remus finally appeared, both looking a little flushed, but other from that, fine. Remus, however, tensed, when he saw Sirius.

Willow took his hand, and whispered some soothing words in his ear.

"Remember what I said? Hold your head high."

Remus took a deep breath, and nodded. They walked up to the couch, and sat down beside Buffy, who was still smirking.

"Alright..." James cleared his throat.

"Today we got some disturbing news- not only about the spy in the Order." Remus stiffened again, but Willow smiled reassuringly.

"We, Lily and I, refuse to believe either one of our friends is the spy, and hope it won't get in the way of our friendship. Some of you," he glanced at Sirius. "Seem to have a thicker skull than we thought possible, but we hope it will get sorted out eventually. However, that's not why we're here."

He took a deep breath.

"We want you to know this, because we regard you as our true friends, even though some," another glance, "can be rather stupid on occasion."

"We want you to promise us that what we're going to tell you won't leave this room." Lily said, and brought up a parchment.

"This is charmed to only hold the truth of words, and we want you to sign it with your names, and then 'I swear not to tell anyone about what I've been told.' The parchment will register your words, and if you have any intentions of not following what you've written- in other words, not being honest, or is even thinking about running to Voldemort or anyone else, I will know."

"We also hope this will put any suspicions to rest." James finished.

Buffy looked at them in awe.

"Brilliant. Lily, why don't you bring that on the next Order meeting, and have everyone sign?"

Lily blinked. She hadn't thought of that. 'Maybe the mystery of the spy could be solved sooner than we thought,' Lily thought. Buffy, however, was trying to come up with a way to write on the list without telling what it was.

'Cause there's no way in hell Peter will sign that paper if he knows: He'll probably just charm his way out of it. I need to talk to Moody.'

James and Lily signed, then Buffy, then Sirius, and then Willow. When Remus took the parchment, Sirius couldn't help but look over. However, James saw this, and glared.

Remus signed the paper with a shaking hand, and then gave the parchment back to Lily.

"Excellent. I believe Sirius owes you an apology...later."

James swallowed. It was time. He grabbed Lily's hand, and then he spoke, his voice shaky.

"Dumbledore told us something today, about our baby."

Everyone in the room stiffened. Something was wrong.

"There is a prophecy..."



A/N:
Short, I know! But I hope you liked it! Next chapter contents: Their reactions on the prophecy. And apologises from Sirius. And a little other stuff. There's not so many chapters left, I think. Five or six at the most…! REVIEW!

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Quote of the week: "My God! You people are all - well, I can't think of a mean word right now, but that's what you are!" - Willow in "Innocence".