Alright, I'm in love.

I truly never thought it would happen to me. I mean, there have been guys I've found attractive, but those have just been silly schoolgirl crushes, nothing serious And yes, I've had boyfriends, but I always wished it was him instead. He is so different from any other guy. He is sweet, caring, loves to study and is compassionate towards everything he does. He treats me with respect, listens when I need to rant (which is quite a lot) and is always there when I need a shoulder to cry on. I love the way his eyes sparkle when he laughs and his smile . . . Dear Lord. The way he scratches his chin with his quill whenever he's thinking, even the way his brow furrows with frustration or concentration.

I've wished, countless times, that he felt the same way. If he does, he hides it well. But then again, he may have good reason. His friend is in love with me. If he did anything against his friend . . . Well he wouldn't. That's another reason why I love him. He is so loyal to his friends.

So as I sit here, about to be married to a man I don't truly love, I have one thing to say.

I, Lily Evans, am madly in love with Remus Lupin.