November was coming to an end as its final sun began to set on the horizon. The sky showed a brilliant shade of orange which Lily gaze at from the window in Gryfndor tower. The last month had been uneventful. She had let the past go and tried with all her might to never recall the events before Halloween. However her hope was left spoiled when Remus came through the portrait hole to the common room. He causally walked over to her and sat beside her. She turned away from the window, "Hello," she smiled weakly then turned back to the view.

"Hi," he smiled shyly, "How are you?"

"I'm pretty good," she respond not wanting to turn from the window, "How about you? Can I help you with anything?"

"Well actually," he paused.

Lily interrupt, " I owe you big, what is it?"

"Well I wonder if you could take my shift this month." He said.

"Not a problem!" She smiled, "When?"

"Next Friday."

"Sure." She said. She looked around the room to see if anyone was listening. Kaitlin sat in the armchair across the room; it would be impossible for her to hear what she was about to say.

"That night," she began, "did you see anyone around earlier?"

He understood they were speaking in secret, "No, sorry," he whispered.

"Don't be sorry."

At this Sirius had wondered over, "Mooney, can you help me with charms homework?"

Remus shot his a look of distress and muttered under his breath, "You know not to call me that!"

"I'm not embarrassing you in front of Lily am I?" he teased.

"You know very well that is not why," he spat.

Lily interrupted. "Maybe I ought to go." She had seen Kaitlin observing them and saw her curiosity.

"Actually, maybe you could help me."

"Well, I suppose."

Kaitlin then joined them, to see what was going on. "Hey."

"We were just about to study for charms; want to join us?" Sirius asked.

"Sure, let me grab my stuff."

"Can you get mine too please?" Lily called after her.

Lily began to explain the answers to Sirius's question. She had to repeat it all though as she spoke to quickly for anyone to follow her. Kaitlin had purposely placed herself between Lily and Remus. It was then Lily released Kaitlin's suspicions. Of course the group had been distracted quiet a few times, by outsiders throwing stuff in their direction and by the explosion in the fire (a second year thought it would be wise to see what happens when you burn exploding crackers). Lily was personally distracted when James broke into laughter across the room.

After a while the four where writing away on their parchment when a low grumble came from Lily's stomach. Sirius began to laugh. "Are you always hungry?"

"Well, yes, but according to my stomach it should be just about dinner time."

At that the clock chimed seven times. Lily smiled and the others laugh. "That's talent," Kaitlin said between laughs.

Lily's stomach growled again. "Maybe we should go before Lily starves."

The Gryfindors all scrambled through the portrait hole and raced through the corridors and flooded into the Great Hall. Brooke sat next to Lily and then Remus took her other side. Kaitlin sat next to Remus. Across from them sat Lizbeth, James, Sirius, Peter and the fellow Gryfindors filled the rest of the table. The chatter in the room decreased as Dumbledor tapped his goblet to get the attention of the students. They looked at him with curiosity and wonder. There was silence for a moment as everyone waited for him to speak. "He who excuses himself, accuses himself," he said wisely, there was more silence while the group absorbed this thought. "Enjoy your meal." He smiled at the group.

At this the plates filled with food and all began serve themselves. Lily covered her plate with mashed potatoes with a small side of turkey. Once she began to eat she spoke very little, occasionally smiling, or nodding in agreement.

Brooke and Lizbeth complained of the Potions homework while James and Sirius began to play with their food, making faces and voices. Peter was talking to Kaitlin and Remus about Charms class and how he had accidentally charmed his parchment to reject ink. Kaitlin and Remus were not amused but smiled kindly. Kaitlin was in a dreaming state, hoping Remus would say something to her, but he never did. Lily had just finished her potatoes when someone kicked her from across the table. "Ouch!" she called out of reflex, it hadn't really done any harm.

"Sorry! My fault!" James called.

"It's ok," she smiled.

He went back to his conversation with Sirius. "Thanks again for taking my rounds this month I really appreciate it," Remus stated once again.

"Like I said before its not a problem. I owe you."