Peter turned around and backed away from them some, "They were uh… threatening me."

James frowned at this, "Why didn't you tell us before Pete?"

Keira looked at him with narrowed eyes; there was something wrong with this picture. The Slytherin's wouldn't have left him there if they threatened him, no, they would have jinxed him or something. She kept her mouth quiet though, even if she saw Peter lying through his teeth, no one else seemed to notice. "Well are you coming Pete?"

Peter nodded and followed them, though not speaking to them as he used to.

The scariest part was Voldemort invading my dreams since the first day of school. I have no idea how it happened but at least I knew why. I had disinclined his invitation to being a murder, and now it seemed I was going to have to oblige. I had until next month, seeing it was February now and I was scared. Voldemort had stopped coming into my dreams since I learned how to be a skilled occlumen thanks to Roxanne Fiona, my Defense against the Dark Arts teacher. I'm still thankful to this day to her, in more ways then one since she helped me overcome the death of my parents and my ruined future. Then there was Sirius Black, I'll never forget my first and only Valentine's Day with someone…with him.

Aiden sat alone in the common room. 'Another year and another Valentine's Day to spend alone.' She sighed and cracked a book open and then looked at the coffee table that had dozens of Valentine cards from friends, admirers, and even from Professors. She sighed and decided to at least read her friends and people she'd want to hear from. She gathered red trimmed heart with white lace and gold lettering with a stag and a fox on the front. She smiled and opened it. 'To my lovely, beautiful, and brilliant cousin. I love you.' She giggled and put it in her book, she wanted to keep it. She looked at another one with two hearts, a white and red one combined. She opened it, 'To a radiant witch with an alluring personality. Happy Valentine's Day, Remus.' She smiled and put that one aside too. She rummaged and even threw some into the fire from younger years and Slytherin's even. She threw some of the Professor's also, seeing that it only had 'happy valentine's day' and there name. She stopped at Professor Fiona and smiled opening it, 'Aiden Alana Ballard, don't spend Valentine's alone. You're a beautiful and talented witch. Roxy.' Aiden shrugged and put it aside with the others, "Too late."

She was about to open others when she heard the familiar baritone voice, "What's too late."

Aiden looked up into the handsome face of Sirius and smiled, "Spending Valentine's alone."

She turned away and Sirius rolled his eyes, "Get dressed, I suppose you never got my note."

Aiden thought for a minute and smacked her head, she forgot all about the note. She took it out of her pocket and read it carefully, 'Dress formally and meet me in the common room at 3, I have something special planned for you.'

Aiden mouth curved into a grin, "Wait for a few minutes while I freshen up?"

He nodded and Aiden noticed he was wearing a button down black shirt and black slacks. His hair was down, falling into his grey eyes and she smiled. She picked up her cards and ran up the stairs and put the cards on her bed, wanting to read it later. She looked into her trunk and pulled out the dress she was going to wear to the Christmas Ball. She smiled and put it on looked into the mirror. It was a red halter top dress tied from her neck that went down to her knees with a huge slip on the side but it didn't matter. She took her wand and muttered a spell and her cappuccino hair fell into curls on her back. She put some lip gloss on and mascara and put her red heels and looked at herself again. She put some of her favorite lotion on and then put a butterfly pin to hold up some of her hair and she went downstairs. She found Sirius waiting for her and his mouth dropped open. Aiden giggled, "Shall we?"

Sirius smiled and held out his arm but she shook her head. This made his heart fall but she grabbed his hand in hers instead and she smiled sweetly. He smiled again and they exited the common room. Everyone watched as the pair walked down the halls. Boys and Girls glaring the same, wishing they were the ones with Sirius or with Aiden. They got up to the Astronomy Tower and Aiden gasped. The room was perfect with red and gold ribbons hanging around the room with a round table in the corner with a white table cloth, candles and white Iris with Red Roses? "How did you know I love Iris's?"

Sirius just grinned and led her to the table and pushed in her chair for her as he made his way around and sat down, "I have connections."

Aiden rolled her eyes, "Robyn."

Sirius and Aiden laughed and he clapped his hands, food appearing on the plate. It was a juicy steak with mashed potatoes and a bread roll. "My favorite."

Sirius grinned again and Aiden smiled, "Thank you Sirius, it means a lot to me."

Sirius nodded his head, "Eat, the nights not over yet."

Aiden raised an eyebrow but decided against it. They ate while talking about anything in particular, drinking some white wine. Aiden had to hand it to Sirius; he knew how to woo a woman. When they were finished, he grinned, "Ready for desert?"

Aiden's jaw dropped, "Desert? After that?"

Sirius laughed and clapped his hands again and there was a sundae with cherry ice cream, chopped strawberries, whipped cream sprinkled with jellybeans and to top it off, a cherry. Aiden smirked, "You don't have one."

Sirius winked, "I'd rather watch you eat."

Aiden rolled her eyes and got up, with sundae in hand. She sat down on Sirius knee and took the cherry and waved it in front of Sirius who shook his head. She pouted, "You know you want it."

Sirius shook his head again and Aiden thought for a moment, "For me?"

Sirius sighed and opened his mouth and she slowly lowered the cherry and he pulled it off the stem. She smiled happily as there eyes met. She bent down, sundae forgotten, and kissed him on the lips, softly at first until she felt him return the kiss. She wrapped an arm around his neck, wrapping her fingers in his hair. She nibbled on his bottom lip and there tongues fought furiously, wanting to claim dominance. His hands tightened on her waist and her stood up, Aiden wrapped her legs around his waist like second nature. A moan emitted from Aiden and Sirius pulled back and Aiden stood on the ground and blushed, "I—Uh…"

Sirius smiled, "Can I have this dance?"

Aiden noticed there was soft music playing for the first time and she smiled and took his outstretched hand and he twirled her and she giggled and they swayed to the music. There eyes locked and Aiden easily saw the emotions in his eyes; want, care, and love? She then felt her insides burn. She didn't know what it was but it must be because of Sirius. He looked at his ebony black hair that fell perfectly into his grey eyes. His high cheekbones, and then to his lips. The soft lips she wanted to taste again. She smiled and a thought crossed her, 'Sirius had always been there for me, is there something more that I feel though?' She couldn't ignore the butterflies whenever he looked at her, or the tightness in her through whenever he was near. She could barely think now as she leaned in, there lips brushing.

Sirius couldn't contain himself anymore as he forced his mouth on hers and they kissed passionately again. He loved the taste of her mouth; honey, or the smell of vanilla and cinnamon, it was driving him crazy. He knew he never wanted to part with the girl and wanted to take all the pain away from her but did she feel the same? They broke the kiss again and he looked into her eyes. He could tell she was thinking too much and he grinned while she blushed and looked away. Sirius decided to make the dance more interesting as he pulled away and twirled her, her back pressed against his chest and he nibbled on her ear and whispered, "You're intoxicating."

He twirled her back and dipped her low, she instinctively hooked her leg against his and she smirked at him, "Me? I could say the same about you."

Sirius pulled her back and they swayed to the music, adding a twirl here and there. Sirius finally let out a sigh and pulled away, "Aiden… I really like you, a lot. And, I want to be with you. Would you be my girlfriend?"

Aiden smiled warmly and threw her hands around his neck and kissed his cheek, "Of course Sirius, of course."

She wasn't thinking of the danger she was putting him through because it didn't matter. She knew she had somewhere along the line fallen in love with him, hard, and she couldn't come back.

Robyn and Remus were walking hand in hand outside in the cold February night, but it didn't matter. They wanted to be near each other and have some privacy, and they would get it. Remus was nervous, he had chosen tonight to tell her of his…curse and he was afraid of what she would say. They stopped on a large rock and Remus took his hands in hers and squeezed them. Robyn smiled, "Something's on your mind."

Remus nodded and looked up. He saw the Half Moon up in the sky and the bright stars and he looked into Robyn's sapphire blue eyes and he sighed, "I have to tell you something, something important."

Robyn saw the distressed look on his face and she wrapped her arms around his neck, "You don't have to tell me now."

Remus nodded his head, "I have to tell you now or I'll loose the courage to tell you. I—I'm a werewolf."

Remus watched as Robyn was taken back and the emotions were dancing in her eyes, confusion, hurt, but then… understanding? "Oh Remus!"

She hugged him tightly, tears running down her cheeks as she whispered in his ear, "Nothing can make me love you less. I love you because of you. I'm glad you told me and I know it must have been hard for you."

Remus sighed inwardly; she wasn't going to leave him. He suddenly felt happy and he pulled apart, "Let's go swimming."

Robyn looked at him oddly, "Swimming? Remus, are you nuts?"

Remus grinned, "Sometimes, but I want to go swimming. Come on, we can take off our clothes so it doesn't get wet."

Robyn giggled at Remus sudden urge to go swimming, so she took off everything except her knickers and said a warming spell before she jumped in. Remus stripped down to his boxers and jumped in, forgetting the spell and he jumped out, and cursed to himself. Robyn couldn't help laughing and Remus rolled his eyes. He muttered the spell and jumped in again and the two splashed water, tried to dunk one another and then started kissing. The kisses were getting hotter and Robyn pushed Remus against the edge and smirked, "Remus, have you had sex before?"

Remus eyes widened and he swallowed hard, "W-What?"

Robyn smiled and kissed his nose, "If you're not ready, we'll hold off on it."

Remus shook his head vigorously and he had a look of determination. "No, I want to make sure you're all mine."

Robyn smiled and asked again, "Are you a virgin?"

Remus nodded slowly and Robyn smiled, "Good, so am I."

They smiled and they got out of the water, Remus kissed Robyn softly on the lips before tugging on her knickers. Robyn did the same and soon they were both naked and exploring each other with there hands while kissing furiously. Remus pulled apart and straddled himself and slid inside her and she bit her lip. She nodded to him and he pushed another inch in. After he penetrated her, they moved in a slow tempo, then going faster. Robyn threw her head back and they were both out of breath as they released and Remus rolled off of her, lying next to her. She buried her head in his chest and then giggled, "I never thought my first time would be at Hogwarts, near the lake."

Remus grinned at this also, kissing the top of his head, "I love you."

Robyn nibbled his ear playfully, "And I love you Remus, and only you."

James had his hands over Lily's eyes as he had flooed them somewhere. "James! Where are we going?"

Lily was whining again and James chuckled, "Don't worry my Lily Flower, we're almost there."

He uncovered her eyes and waited for her reaction. Lily looked around and noticed they were outside, but where? Her eyes wandered up to something in front of her and she squealed, "France!"

James chuckled and took her hand, "Come on, I have a table reserved for us."

Lily couldn't believe the man leading her down the streets of France. She smiled and they entered a nice restaurant. It was almost empty except for a few people which Lily was glad for. They were seated and James ordered some on the best wine they had. She looked at the menu and frowned; she looked over and saw James furrowing his brows in concentration. Apparently, he didn't either. Lily giggled and waited for the waiter to come back, which he did while pouring the wine into there glasses, "Excuse me, what do you recommend?"

The waiter chuckled, "You can not read French either Mademoiselle? Zis is a common zing. I would recommend the escargot, fresh with all the best spices."

Lily cringed as James seemed oblivious, "We'll have it."

Lily laughed hesitantly, "Actually, no, we'll have two cheeseburgers."

The waiter smiled and left and James pouted, "What's wrong with the escargot?"

Lily giggled, "Its snails."

James turned white and then pink as Lily giggled, "It's ok James, a lot of people make the same mistakes."

James was still pouting but the food came and they ate while talking quietly. After they finished, James sipped some wine and then put it down and took Lily's hand, "Lily Flower, I've done a lot of thinking the past few months. Ever since 1st year I knew I wanted you, and the feelings only gotten stronger. I love you Lily, more then any woman, besides my mother, and you would make me the happiest man in the world by being my girlfriend."

Lily stared wide eyed. This was the sweetest way he EVER asked her out, and trust me, there was a lot. She leaned over and pressed her lips firmly on James and grinned, "Of course silly. What a pathetic question!"

They laughed and James got up, "Come on Lils, we have one more stop to make before heading back to Hogwarts."

Lily blinked a couple of times before taking his hand and following him out of the restaurant. She had no idea where she was going until she saw it, the Eiffel tower. He led her up to the very top and they peered out and Lily smiled, "its beautiful James."

James wasn't looking at the city, but at Lily, "Yes, you are."

Lily blushed and they turned to each other. Lily wrapped her arms around his waist and he did the same. The two smiled before kissing sweetly and looking out to enjoy the view.

Keira sat in Severus lap in the Room of Requirements. She had found this room last year with Aiden and they kept it a secret from the others, though they didn't know why. "Something wrong Kia?"

Keira looked down at Severus, her eyes looking him up and down. "Severus, I know we haven't talked about it a lot, but why are you a Death Eater?"

Severus face paled some and he avoided her steady gaze on him, "Kia, it's not that simple. A lot happened before you."

Keira nodded and head and waited for him to expand. When she noticed that he wasn't, she gave up and snuggled closer to him, tears rolling down her cheeks, "Severus, I-I-I love you and… I don't want you to get hurt. I know it's wrong to love you, but at the moment I don't care."

Severus chest swelled with something, what was it? He didn't recognize the emotion, they kept quiet, enjoying each others company while Severus thought long and hard, 'do I love this girl?' He couldn't answer the question, actually he could, he just chose not to. He didn't deserve her, and that was the end of it. But something stuck out in his mind, 'There is always a chance in this world. Someone to give it, and someone to receive it.' He then understood Aiden's words a lot better. He was getting a chance at love, Keira was giving it freely, and he would receive it. He swallowed hard and put picked Keira's chin up as he whispered the four words she never thought she'd heard, "I love you too."

Keira wrapped her arms around his neck and nuzzled closer to him and he smiled inwardly, it was great to love and he was embracing it. They had to be careful though, he couldn't risk her life to the Dark Lord.

AN: here's chapter 7 like i promised and i hope you enjoyed it!