A/N: - Warning - little bit of slash in this chapter, but it's nothing major. And I haven't just upgraded the rating because of that, it's because of some language in the next chapter, anyways,on with the show . . .

Harry had breakfast that morning with his friends, they chatted about Quidditch and the weather and other mundane things, although Harry could tell Hermione still wanted to have a serious talk, but she never brought it up so he certainly wasn't going to mention it.

They walked to Hogsmeade together and saw the sights. When it came time to have a drink in the Three Broomsticks Harry tried to get away.

"C'mon Harry, Fred's meeting us here." Ron said.

"I know, but he didn't tell me he was coming, I think he might be avoiding me." Harry said and before they could interrupt he continued. "Look he's come to see you, I don't want to make it awkward if he doesn't want to see me." He said finally

"If you're sure . . ."

"I am, see you later, have fun." Harry told them and made his way back to the sweet shop.

After an hour or so of hovering around Hogsmeade, stopping to chat with anyone he spotted who he knew, Harry positioned himself across the street from the Three Broomsticks, out of sight round the side of a building and watched the door.

It seemed like he'd been standing there forever and he was about to give up and go when he spotted him. Fred came out of the door and began walking towards Harry's position. Just as he passed Harry grabbed him and pulled him down the alleyway. Fred reached for his wand before he realised who had attacked him.

"Harry!" he asked incredulously.

"Hi Fred." He said shortly. "Why didn't you tell me you were coming?" he asked, Fred looked away. "Did I do something? You said you were gonna' right as well, I mean was it something I did because if it was I-"

Harry was cut off by a pair of soft lips pressed against on his own. He unconsciously responded when he felt a hand intertwine into his hair and his back hit the wall as Fred pushed him gently back. Slowly they pulled apart. Harry was speechless, Fred looked horrified.

"Fred I-" Harry began, but Fred bolted before Harry could think of a way to complete his sentence.

Harry walked dazedly back onto the street.

"Harry!" Someone called behind him. For a second Harry thought Fred had come back, but no it was George, Harry didn't know when he started being able to tell them apart. He thought it was something to do with the way they walked, George sort of plodded, Fred was more . . . graceful.

"Harry!" he repeated walking towards him with Ron and Hermione. "Was that my twin I saw sprinting down the street?" he asked.

"I . . .er . . . what?" Harry stuttered.

"Fred. Was that Fred?" Ron asked.

"Er, yeah, Fred, right, just ran up the street." Harry said.

"You okay mate?" Ron asked curiously.

"Fine." Harry muttered.

"I gotta' go and find Fred, we've got to get back to the shop." George said. "Nice seeing you all." He said airily, Ron smirked.

"Are you sure you're okay Harry?" Hermione asked in concern once George had gone. Harry shook his head to clear it and shake himself out of his daze.

"Yeah. Yeah I'm fine." He said. "Are you going back now?" he asked.

"Yes." Hermione said.

"Good." He murmured.

Harry walked pensively towards Remus' office. He had come to the conclusion that he needed to talk to someone or his head might just implode. But he was still hesitant. What would Lupin say? He seemed to take in his stride when Harry and Fred had been joking around over the summer, but he might feel differently if Harry told him what had transpired that afternoon in Hogsmeade.

Harry took a deep breath when the door was in sight. He had his hand on the door handle when he heard the voices emanating from within and stopped. Harry listened carefully, it was unlike Remus to raise his voice.

"She's a student!" he exclaimed. "It's completely inappropriate!"

"Even if there was something 'inappropriate' going on," Snape, Harry now recognised, hissed, "I fail to see what business it is of yours."

"I'm a teacher, she's a student, it's my responsibility to look after her welfare." Remus said.

"Welfare? You think I'd hurt her?" Snape said angrily.

"No - I, well, I don't know!" Remus stuttered.

"I knew you had a low opinion of me, but still. I would not harm her, so if that was all you were concerned about . . ." He said and Harry stepped back in panic, Snape was obviously about to leave, and there was nowhere to hide.

"Snape!" Harry heard Remus shout. He watched as the door handle turn and Snape appeared in the doorway.

"Potter." He said in a tone that said he should have expected no less. "I would say that you're getting quite adept at spying, but seeing as though I keep catching you . . . twenty points from Gryffindor for eavesdropping on a private conversation." He said and stalked off down the corridor.

"Harry?" Lupin said from the doorway. "Did you want to see me?" he asked.

"Er, it doesn't matter sir." Harry said.

"Are you sure? Don't worry about that." he said hand gesturing in the direction Snape had just left. Harry took a deep breath, he was here, why not?

"Okay sir if you don't mind?" Harry said.

"Of course not." Lupin said holding the door open as Harry entered the office. "Tea?"

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