Remus' POV

December had come around quickly and with it came Christmas. Sirius and I had had no more run ins with James and his friends, which was good. Unfortunately though, my brother was completely ignoring me. This would prove difficult for our Christmas celebrations with Sirius and our family. I still can't believe he won't talk to me. How silly. Just because he doesn't like my mate. I'm happy. That should be enough for him. I won't apologise for being lucky enough to have a life mate. I love Sirius.

This brought me to my next problem. What to get Sirius for Christmas. I mean, he's my mate, I had to get him a good present. The weekend before we went home for the holidays was a Hogsmeade weekend. I was grateful for this because it meant I would be able to get him a gift. Well, I needed a material gift for him. His main gift would be me accepting the bond with him. I hope he'll be happy when I tell him.

When the shopping weekend came around I left as quickly as I could, trying to avoid Sirius so he wouldn't see what I chose for him. I had strolled around the village for a while and still had no gift. I was starting to get frustrated. Then I noticed the new jewellery shop. I walked in and the bell above the door announced my arrival to the portly man who was polishing cabinets. He waved his hand as an acknowledgement and I wandered round the shop.

I was about to give up in this shop when something glinted in the corner and caught my eye. Like a magpie I was drawn to it. It was a watch. It was silver in colour and the face was edged in gold. It was beautiful. Just what I wanted for Sirius. I smiled as I nodded to the shop keeper that that was the one I wanted. I paid the money for it and had it sent straight to my room. I smiled as I left the shop. Everything was perfect now. I had gifts for everyone I love.

I wandered back to the castle with a spring in my step. At some point I passed my brother James and his friends. He barely glanced at me but his friends smiled at me sadly.

The day had finally come. Today, we would all leave for the Christmas holidays. I had arranged to meet Sirius at the front entrance and walk to the station with him. I was thinking about what my parents would say about Sirius when I felt someone's arms go round me from behind. I smiled to myself.

'What has you thinking so hard?' a familiar voice whispered in my ear. I smiled as I turned around.

'You.' I smirked.

He smiled and kissed my cheek lightly. He took hold of my hand and we walked down towards the train. As we reached the train we found an empty compartment and settled down. He was sat on one side of the bench and I was resting against his side. We spent the entire ride discussing how we were going to handle my family and how excited we were for our first Christmas together as a couple.