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Well, we've decided to name this chapter "Becca Oblivious". This title was completely made up by our wonderful reviewer Zan189. Thanks Zan! So, without further ado, here's the final part of "Becca Oblivious".

Chapter 6: Part 2

Remus was pacing up and down then seventh years dormitory. He stopped at the window and looked out, tapping his finger on the sill distractedly.

"What's wrong, Remus?" Frank asked, setting the book he'd been reading on his bedside table.

Sirius, who had been lying on his back with his eyes closed on his bed, spoke up. "He's pouting because Becca is going out with that Diggory boy," he said bluntly.

"Amos Diggory?" Frank asked, wrinkling his nose.

"Merlin, no," Sirius answered. "Ryan Diggory. You know, the tall one."

"Really. Since when?" Frank asked, clearly confused.

"I don't know…a week ago?" Sirius said, looking over at James for conformation. James nodded. Frank whistled lowly.

"Gee, Remus…I don't know what to say. Does Becca know you like her? 'Cause, I mean, if she did, I'm sure she wouldn't be…"

"Of course not! When would I have told her?" Remus exclaimed, slumping into an armchair.

"What are you talking about?" Sirius objected, sitting up and opening his eyes. "You had to perfect opportunity to profess your undying affection for her."

Remus glared across the room at his friend. "Yeah? When?"

"This summer? At the lake?" Sirius said simply.

A knowing expression crossed Remus' face, and a bewildered look crossed Frank's. As Sirius launched into the troubling tale, Remus flashed back on the day at the lake.

Remus had been visiting James and Sirius at Shadwell Manor for three weeks during the first month of summer. Life with his dad had been bearable, but it was apparent to both of them that Hershel Lupin didn't understand his son. Remus had escaped to James house for a visit and was enjoying every minute of it.

That might have had to do with the fact that Becca, Emily, and Matthew were also visiting. Emily's parents were out of town and didn't want the three to stay at Roselyn Manor alone. The three didn't mind…it was an opportunity to spend time with the group before they left for France for the summer on the beach.

The six had been cavorting in the lake for hours in the afternoon sun. It was almost four o'clock, but nobody was really eager to head back to Shadwell for dinner. They were relaxing on the dock, enjoying their summer to its fullest.

James watched as Becca and Sirius took turns throwing sticks in the water for his dog Genevieve. A flat-coated retriever, she loved the water and would swim for hours before tiring. There was a lull in the conversation and only the splashing of the dog could be heard.

"D'you think she'll go out with me this year?" James asked suddenly.

There was a pause. The group stared at James, bemused looks on their faces.

Becca grinned slightly. "Lily? Oh, of course she will, James…in another life time, if you're lucky." The group laughed as James sulked and threw a rock into the lake that landed with a large splash.

Sirius slapped James on the back in what he thought was a comforting way. "Prongs, don't beat yourself up about it. It's not your fault," he said, his mouth twitching slightly.

Remus snorted. "Of course it's his fault," he said. Becca grinned at him.

"James, Lily isn't the kind of girl who's going to compliment you on the crappy pranks you guys pull," Emily started.

"Hey! Whoever said our pranks were crappy?" Sirius said, looking outraged at the insult.

Becca raised her hand up in the air as if voting on how bad the Marauder's pranks were. Emily, however, continued talking to James as if she hadn't been interrupted. "If anything, she's more of the type to yell at you for accidentally smashing an ink bottle. Another ink bottle."

Remus nodded. "Yeah, mate, you just have to change your tactics a bit, because if the past six years haven't been a hint, you're not doing so well," Remus exclaimed, smirking slightly at his friend.

James rounded on his friend. "Well, since you seem to know perfectly well how to run a smooth relationship, why don't you enlighten us all with who you're going to go for this year," he said, leaning back against a large willow tree that grew next to the dock. He crossed his arms and grinned contentedly as he saw Remus start fidgeting, clearly uncomfortable.

"Well…uh…see," Remus began nervously.

Becca grinned. "Spit it out, Remus! But let me guess…Mary Gooding? Again? For like the thirty-first time?"

Remus shifted. "Well, not exactly, and…er…it's a bit more complicated than that…" he sputtered, blushing furiously.

"It's Mary, isn't it?" Becca said, laughing happily. "You can't hide it from me!"

Remus couldn't quite communicate whatever it is he was trying to say; he just stuttered wildly, pleading with his eyes for one of his friends to take the attention off his love life.

Sirius responded first. "Forget Remus, Becca—who're you thinking of?"

Becca smiled mystically. "Wouldn't you like to know!" She happily turned the conversation from dating to Quidditch, something that everybody present could appreciate.

James was still having little luck with Lily. She still made him walk on the opposite side of the hall when the two were patrolling. The coming up Saturday was the first Hogsmeade trip of the year. Third years and up were all preparing on what they would be doing and who they would be going with. Becca, was of course, going with Ryan; it would be their first date. Frank and Alice were going together, and the Marauders were going to spend the day stashing up on their trouble making items. Emily had decided to spend the day with Lily because Lily flat out refused to even see James, let alone hang out with them in Hogsmeade. Three days ago James had, once again, foolishly asked Lily to Hogsmeade.

"Lily," he had started while the two were making their rounds around the castle.

"Potter, I thought we had made things clear. You're meant to stay on your side! Do you not see the invisible line?" she had hissed.

"It's invisible, Lily, therefore I cannot see it," he'd smirked at her; Lily just rolled her eyes while James continued. "Anyways…would you like to come with me to Hogsmeade?"

When James and Lily returned to the Common Room that night Sirius and Peter could clearly make out a red handprint on the side of James' face.

It was now Friday morning and everyone was sitting at their respected house tables eating breakfast when Becca felt someone tapping her shoulder. She turned around and was greeted by Ryan. She stood on her tiptoes and gently kissed him on the cheek; Remus seemed to become very interested with something floating in his porridge.

"See you in Transfiguration," Becca said as she and Ryan left the table.

Lily and Alice then left saying that they had homework to finish in the Library. Alice leaned down and whispered something in Frank's ear who immediately got up and followed the girls.

"Why do you go there all the time? Madame Pince is horribly annoying," James hollered after them.

"We don't go there for Madame Pince, Potter. We go there for the books," Lily snapped.

James continued to look at Lily as if questioning her sanity. Spending your free time looking through dusty old pages… boring. "You need a life Evans. I could give you one," he wiggled his eyebrows suggestively at her.

Lily could feel her temper rising at an alarming rate. It felt as if her head was going to pop up from all the pressure building up inside of her. "Pull your head out of your arse, Potter," she spat. She turned on her heel in an agitated manner and walked briskly out of the hall with Alice and Frank walking much slower behind her.

A ringing silence filled the end of the Gryffindor table. "Mate, I honestly can't believe you asked her out, again," Sirius said.

"Thanks for the support, Pads," James glared at him while thinking about other tactics to get Lily to like him. Meanwhile Emily was trying to help Remus.

"Becca knows something isn't right with you. She's been asking us all week, but we've all told her to ask you," Emily said.

"Great. What do you suppose I tell her when she asks? 'Hello, Becca, the reason I've been so upset lately is because I'm hopelessly in love with you'," Remus said sarcastically.

"Actually, yes, that works," Emily said, smiling; Remus banged his head on the table.

"Moony, we're sorry about all this, but you have got to get over her. She seems happy, so you deserve to be happy as well," Sirius said nudging James in the ribs who was staring off into space, a slight smile on his face, thinking about who knows what.

"Wow, Sirius. That was deep," Emily said, grinning at her boyfriend, who wrapped his arm around her waist.

"That's nothing, Em. I could—" Sirius cut off as Remus coughed discretely.

Emily rolled her eyes at Sirius before turning back to the real problem at hand. "But anyways, I agree with Sirius, Remus. It's her fault that she's missing out on what a great guy you are," Emily confirmed.

"Thanks, Em," he said. "Well, I guess I'll start heading to Transfiguration early. See you guys there," he said miserably. They all watched as he got up and walked out of the Great Hall.

"Man, that guy has it bad," Sirius stated as he finished his French toast.

As Lily, Alice, and Frank walked out of the library they heard a shout from behind them.

"Lily," yelled Gilderoy Lockhart, running to catch up with her.

"Here we go again," Alice muttered as Gilderoy came running up to them. Frank snorted into his hand trying to contain his laughter.

"Is there any chance we could pretend that we didn't hear him and just keep walking?" Lily asked quietly. Alice shook her head smiling slightly as Lockhart came to a sudden halt in front of the group of Gryffindors.

"Dear Lily, I've been wondering if you would like to accompany a certain handsome blond haired, wonderful blue-eyed someone to Hogsmeade tomorrow," he asked; Alice and Frank shared a bemused look as they edged slightly away from Lily and Lockhart.

"Um…" Lily began but was cut off by Gilderoy.

"Great! I'll meet you by the front doors at ten o'clock. Make sure to wear something green; we have to be color coordinated. And besides, it will bring out those beautiful eyes of yours," he responded.

"Wait, I…" Lily sputtered out.

"Goodbye, my lovely," he said as he walked away and blew a kiss towards her. Lily gaped at his retreating back while Alice burst out into a fit of giggles.

"Oh, Lily, I worship the ground you walk on," Alice said, attempting to imitate the cocky Hufflepuff.

"Shut up," she said. "Why is it that all the arrogant guys have to like me?"

"Well, I hope you have fun tomorrow because I know he will," Alice said trying to conceal her laughter. "Don't worry, when James finds out he'll hit the roof. Maybe he'll scare Gilderoy away like he did with all the other guys you ever dated."

Lily groaned. "Yeah, thanks to Potter not one of my boyfriends has ever lasted for more than two weeks."

"No. Remember in fifth year when you went out with that Ravenclaw. That lasted for a good month or so before James threatened to knock him off his broom at the next Quidditch game," Alice laughed.

"And don't forget last year when the word got out about Mark Bailey wanting to ask you out. I don't think he ever got the chance to, did he?" Frank asked, smiling.

"Come on, we should already be in McGonagall's classroom," Lily stated, ignoring the couple as they headed towards their first lesson of the day.