A/N: From this point onward, the chapters get really short. My apologies. But they get interesting. Believe me. And DON'T LOSE HOPE! And keep reviewing. I know I'll never get to 150, but I'll be happy if I at least get to 100. And it's almost over, only 5 left! It's like the end of an era! Well, I'm sure you all want to see how it all works out, so I'll just get right to it.

Disclaimer: James: I'M DATING EVANS!

Lily: Yeah, about that-

James: I'M DATING EVANS!

Lily: Would you just listen for one seco-

James: I'M DATING EVANS!

Lily: Oh damn it.

So anyway, I don't own Harry Potter.

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Chapter 19: Rebounds and Snap Decisions Part 2

"Remy, wait!" Lily yelled after the retreating figure ahead of her. She knew where he was heading, where he always went. Remus dove into the library and she almost tripped over the carpet in her rush to catch him. "Stop, I need to talk to you!" He sidetracked amid the many shelves as she wondered why on earth she had decided to wear flip-flops in the middle of winter. They fell off when she jumped a bench in the pursuit. "Listen to me, Remy!" HE had reached a wall, there was nothing else he could do but face her. So he spun around, trainers screeching on the wooden floor, dark blond and now slightly gray hair falling into his troubled eyes.

"Why should I? You dumped me spur of the moment and kissed my best friend five minutes afterward! Why in the name of bloody Merlin should I listen to a word you have to say?" She strode right up to him and looked him right in the eye, all cheering charms gone.

"Because I love you, as much as I try to deny it! Because you love me, as must as you've tried to hide it! Because we're soul mates, as much as fate tries to prevent it!" She yelled back, her eyes looking into his, completely determined.

"We both know this won't work! You have to marry him and have that damn kid! That dream you've been having is a prediction! I can't be with you!"

"So you would rather live a lie?" she spat, not realizing a note of desperation had worked into her voice. He softened, longing and worry obvious in his eyes.

"The past five years have been a lie, but if we were to ignore what we know is coming, then we would be living a lie." Hesitantly he placed a warm hand on her shoulder and pushed her away from him. "This can never work."

"I don't think I can ignore me feelings for you, Remy. I can't date James and yet know that I should be with you." She stepped forward into her original position, the silver of the locket reflecting into his eyes. "I can't wear this locket on my wedding day. We both know it will never come off." He leant his forehead against hers and silently pleaded with her with his eyes.

"Just promise me something," he whispered against her lips, making a snap decision, as she closed her eyes.

"Anything." He took a deep breath and realized what he must do.

"Promise me you won't ever hate me for what I'm about to do." Her eyes widened.

"I could never hate you Re-"

"Promise it," he repeated urgently.

"Alright, I promise." He gave her a soft final kiss before pushing her gently backwards yet again. He pulled his wand from his pocket and she looked at him fearfully, but didn't move.

"I'm not going to hurt you, don't worry," he said, but his shaky voice was far from reassuring and full of pain. She braced herself for whatever he was about to do, trusting him completely however uncertain she seemed. "Obliviatous amouris solidiousm" he whispered softly, as Lily's eyes closed. He touched his wand to her forehead, and when he pulled it away, a long slender strand of wispy memory was attached to the tip. Lily didn't move as he opened her locket with his left hand, before depositing the strand into the silver. Reluctantly, he closed it with his index finger and tapped it with the tip of his wand. The metal hinges fused themselves shut, and Remus stepped back. "Lily?" She sleepily opened her eyes and blinked.

"Hullo Remus. Pardon me; I seem to have nodded off. I didn't get much sleep because of New Years." She grinned lazily and resumed fingering the necklace.

"Do you remember what happened at the Shrieking Shack, Lily?" he asked sadly, pushing his hair out of his eyes. She raised an eyebrow.

"I'm assuming people died there, since it's haunted, but I've never been in it, so no." A tear crept from the corner of his eye and he did his best to surreptitiously wipe it away. "Why?"

"No reason," he said. "Do you remember who you kissed last night?" he asked, hoping she wouldn't notice his voice cracking. She blushed and leaned against the bookcase behind her.

"Um… James." He involuntarily took a step back. "Are you sure you're feeling ok? You don't look yourself."

"Do you remember the nights in the Room of Requirement?"

"The room of what? Remus, you aren't making sense, let me take you to the hospital wing," she asked carefully, looking genuinely concerned. She took a step forward and he took another backwards.

"No- no, I'm fine Lils. I'll see you around," he stammered, before bolting away through the shelves. The spell had worked. All thoughts of their romantic relationship were gone, leaving behind thoughts of James. She had no clue she loved him, which the locket indicated she still did. Lils? She thought, before pegging his questions to stress. She followed him out of the library; James was waiting for her after all.

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A/N: Not expecting that, were you? Tell me what you think! Next chapter, we finally hear from Harry, who asks some interesting questions of his own. Teaser?

"What I don't understand is why she freaked out and left you in the first place," Harry said, looking confused. Remus closed his eyes and sighed deeply, a look of shame and pain spreading across his cheeks.

So how will this have a happy ending? Wouldn't you like to know? –Snicker- Toodles!

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