Buffy Summers opened her eyes and searched her surroundings for any sign of familiarity, but could find none. When she had closed her eyes she had last seen the green ceiling and walls of a hotel room, but now found herself staring at the unfamiliar black ceiling and purple walls of a bedroom.

She sat up and looked at the mirror on top of the dresser.

A younger face had replaced her adult face; that of a young girl…well not that young. At least 17. She ran her fingers over her face.

"Buffy, Lily's here dear. Do you want to go out?"

Buffy's head filled with thoughts. "Um…Sure." She could remember a girl name Lily from a far away life, one she thought had been over long ago. "I'll be right down."

As the day went on, memories came to Buffy. But one question remained unanswered… had the last God knows how many years been only a dream?

"Did you bring your wand?" asked Lily, pulling a long stick out of her pocket.

"My what?"

"Your wand, silly!" answered Lily, laughing.

Buffy went through her pockets and pulled out a stick a lot like that of Lily's.

"Wonderful." Lily smiled. Lily was a couple years older than Buffy, but they were still good friends.

"Lily Evans." The rainbow ended and fell into the air like dust in the wind.

"James!" Lily swung around and into a young boy's arms. Buffy smiled. She remembered James. She had at one time like him; back when Lily hated him. She never worked up the courage to tell anyone and now he was with Lily. Behind James came Remus and Sirius, and followed by them was Peter. Remus and Sirius both came and sat down by Buffy.

Lily had pointed out many times how much she thought that both Remus and Sirius like Buffy. The problem was that she liked them both, and Lily also suspected a love triangle.

"You're crazy," Buffy had said.

With Remus to her left and Sirius to her right, Buffy wasn't sure what to do. Usually when Remus wasn't around, she flirted uncontrollably with Sirius, and likewise when Sirius wasn't around. Now, though, she had no clue what to do.

"Buffy, do you want to come with us to Diagon Alley for an ice cream?" asked Sirius, a finger tickling her hand, which was on the grass propping her up.

Remus stood up and dragged her with him. "Yeah, come on Buff," he said, putting an arm on her shoulders and leading her towards the Leaky Cauldron.

"Fine." Buffy let Remus continue to lead her. Sirius stood up and caught up to them. They were followed by James and Lily and Peter.

As much as Buffy hated to admit it, she couldn't help it but to think that maybe Lily was right…maybe there was a love triangle either happening or about to happen. It scared Buffy. She hated choices.

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Buffy yawned and allowed Remus to wake her from her sleep. "Come on baby," he said, shaking her, "You have to get up." Buffy groaned.

"Remus…"

"Get up."

Buffy pulled herself up and grabbed Remus by the neck. "Just a couple more minutes," she begged, her lips touching his slightly.

"No." He kissed her and dragged her into his arms. "Have some breakfast and get dressed." Buffy slumped herself into Remus' shoulder as he carried her to the kitchen.

They sat at the table eating, when Buffy asked the question.

"How Harry dealing with…Sirius' death?" she asked, the confidence with what she usually spoke with quavering.

"I can't be the one to judge that. Maybe you should be the one to talk to him. You and Sirius were close." Normally if Remus were to talk about Buffy and Sirius' relationship, jealousy would get the best of him. But now it was hard with his good friend dead.

"He is with the Weasley's, right?" she asked quietly.

"Yes. At the Black house."

"Perhaps I will go talk to him," she said, "if that's alright with you."

"Of course it is," said Remus. He put his hand on her face and wiped away a tear with his thumb. Buffy closed her eyes and placed her hand on his. She kissed the palm of his hand.

"I love you," she whispered. Remus pulled her into his arms.

"I love you too," he whispered in her ear.

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Buffy shivered as she waited for Harry to return to the living room area with a butterbeer.

"Thank you," she said when he brought one back. He sat down across from her on a chair as she remained seated on the couch.

She had many memories of Sirius, but her most precious one was the first time he had told her he had loved her.

It had been the second week of their summer break after the end of their sixth year at Hogwarts. It was a very cold night for summer, and they had lit a fire and were just sitting there, staring at each other.

She loved his eyes. They were the most beautiful eyes she had ever seen; the most beautiful shade of blue ever. She could have just sat there staring into his eyes for an eternity.

He took her hand and pulled her into him where he kissed her; long a passionately. Then he let her rest her head on his shoulder, where he gently whispered in her ear, "Buffy Anne Summers, I want you to know that since the first time I ever saw you, I loved you. I knew we were meant to be together, and I knew that our love would live forever."

He stole my heart, she thought. But I made a choice.

"Did you want to talk to me about something?" Harry asked, taking a gulp of his drink.

"Sirius."

Harry took a deep breath and Buffy looked away from him. There was a great pain in his eyes.

"Do we have to?"

Buffy nodded. "It helps." Harry shook his head.

"No." he stood up and left the room. Buffy sat still for a moment before laying down on the couch and falling into a deep sleep, her most precious memories of Sirius replaying over and over.

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When Buffy woke she wasn't alone; instead she lay on top of Remus, her ear against his chest, listening to the soft beating of his heart. She closed her eyes again but sat up as she heard a soft whisper.

"What's the matter?" asked Remus, sitting up too.

"Nothing…what time is it?" she asked Remus, grabbing the collar of his cloak.

"One, I think," he answered, pushing himself closer to her.

"I have to go…" Buffy kissed him and slid off of the couch and onto the floor. Remus grabbed her wrist.

"Why?"

"Dumbledore is starting a new course this year and he wants me to meet the new teacher." Buffy kissed him once more before she left.

Buffy entered the pub and immediately noticed Dumbledore in a small corner. She also noted a girl with her back to her.

"Dumbledore," said Buffy, walking closer to the table.

"Ah, Buffy. Please, meet-"

"Tara," finished Buffy, remembering the blonde haired girl.

"Yes. Have you met her before?"

"No…" Buffy had never met Tara…not in real life, at least. She still remembered her dream like she had had it the night before…or the events had actually occurred.

"She's a Wiccan Witch, and has come from America to teach the new course…World Magics," explained Dumbledore.

Buffy gulped. "It's nice to meet you," she said, holding out her hand.

Tara smiled. "And you…"

"Buffy," said Buffy, telling Tara her first name.

Buffy remembered Tara…she had been Willow's lover…and had been murdered after…someone had tried to murder Buffy. In the dream.

"Tara has also joined our side for the war that has been brewing with Voldemort. She is currently the second most powerful Wiccan Witch in the world."

"Who's the most powerful?" asked Buffy.

"A girl named Willow. She was turned to a vampire a couple of years ago, and is currently been seen as one of the followers of Voldemort." This saddened Buffy. The Willow she had…well known was loveable, sweet, and almost all together non-evil. Except for when Tara had been killed. But that period passed quickly.

"I see." Buffy sat down at the table.

"Could you show Tara to the Black house, please? There is some business I must take care of."

"Of course."

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"How did it go?" asked Remus as Buffy entered the flat.

"Don't even ask."

"Then tell me." Buffy laughed.

"Remember that dream I had years ago, when we were just out of Hogwarts?"

"Buffy, I remember everything you've ever told me."

"Well I met one of the people today. She's the new teacher. Tara." Buffy picked up a glass that was on the table and threw it across the kitchen. It shattered against the wall. "I thought that was all behind me, that I could just forget!" she yelled, falling to the ground.

"Reparo," muttered Remus, dropping to his knees beside her. "It's alright…"

"And that Willow girl works for Voldemort. She's not only the most powerful Wiccan Witch today, but she's a vampire," sobbed Buffy.

"Sssh…Buffy it's alright. It probably means nothing. But even as Remus spoke these words there was the smallest trace of doubt in his voice.

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NOTE: I am making Lupin younger, and I know he is not that old anyway, but just know I am making him younger.

I apologize if I did not spell anything correctly; my brother has the books so I just guessed what I thought was close enough.

And also, I know that you are thinking that this doesn't fit into anything, but everything will be explained in later chapters. Please review!

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