Oh, I forgot to say last Chapter...I do not own Harry Potter. The lovely J.K does :D

Chapter Five:- Potion Tutoring

Remus and Jaye spent a lot of time together that week, not only because Tara and Sirius were the new hot couple and permanently glued at the waist. It was soon unusual to see the five Gryffindors and two Ravenclaws without each other. Lily, James, Sirius, Tara, Peter, Jaye and Remus were soon eating, studying and teasing each other familiarly as if they'd never been apart, much to the disgust of Severus Snape. Although by now Jaye and Remus had officially decided they liked each other, neither of them wanted to ruin the blossoming friendship by rushing things. And though Jaye could think of nothing better than lounging around with the Marauders and Tara on the fine Sunday which it happened to be…she knew that if she didn't study her Potions, her dream of being a Healer would never be fulfilled. So, reluctantly, she got changed that morning and headed to the library.

~*~

Snape glanced around the library. Considering it was the middle of first term, it was busy. At the table where he and Jaye normally sat was a group of giggling Hufflepuff girls.

I hate them. Talking about useless nonsense and never actually getting any work done. He sniffed and went to find spare table. Jaye wandered through the doors and looked around, searching for Severus. When she spotted him she waved and seemed to float over to him.

Wow. Severus thought. I can't believe that werewolf likes her. First James took Lily away from me…I won't let the Marauders steal Jaye too. And Jaye's worth more than that Mudblood in any case!

"Jaye." Severus greeted her warmly.

"Hello Sevvie. What potion are we working on today?" She smiled at him happily.

"Please Jaye, don't call me that. Today we're working on Propitious."

She frowned. I like the way she bites her lip when she's really concentrating. Severus wished he could use Occulems and just see what was going through her brain, but Jaye was a sharp witch and had made him promise not to use it on her. She sure casts a mean bonding spell.

"Propitious? That's a good luck potion, right?"

Severus nodded his consent. "Sure is. Of course, made at the wrong time or with different ingredients it could be an unlucky concoction too."

"Really? I'll never understand potions, honestly. It's my worst subject."

"That's why I'm here!" Severus leered at her.

Jaye felt slightly uncomfortable but knew that Snape was an excellent potion maker and she needed his help. "I don't know what I'd do without you, Sevvie."

A figure behind the bookshelf they were sitting behind stood abruptly and left the library at a brisk walk. Severus opened his book, the battered cover a sign of his family's poverty. Jaye took out her crisp new edition and opened it to page 182 and read aloud.

"Propitious. A good-luck potion which will help you succeed in whatever task you undertake. However, excessive intake may lead to hallucinations and a constant smile. If brewed at a full moon, the potion will reverse and cause you to fail at everything and has resulted in fifty-two deaths known to date. Wow, it's a pretty dangerous thing."

"Only if you brew it the wrong way. It's a bit more advanced than the stuff we're doing in class but I have an inkling it's going to be the unknown potion on the exam." He smirked.

Jaye looked at him in a shocked manner. "You've been using Occulems on Professor Detre! That's cheating, Severus!" But she was smiling as she reprimanded him.

"I couldn't help it!! His thoughts were so obvious."

They laughed together at their own brilliance and continued to study.

Meanwhile, in the Gryffindor Common Room…

"With Snivellus? Are you sure?"

Remus Lupin paced in front of the fire. "Yes, they were laughing together and…" he winced "flirting!"

"Look mate," Sirius interrupted. "I know women and Jaye has this look in her eyes when she sees you, I can tell at a glance she's into you. You've made a mistake."

James ruffled his hair unconsciously. "Maybe she just really wants to do well in Potions. God knows we all do."

Remus shook his head. "It was more than that. It was as if there was some invisible connection between them both. It's hard to explain. Maybe it's for the best anyway…you know, I might hurt her."

James frowned at him. "You have to get over your furry little problem, Moony. You've never hurt anyone before and you're not likely to start now."

Remus shrugged.

"Have you asked her about Severus?" Peter piped up. Remus stared at him then laughed.

"Well, it seems obvious now you say it but it honestly never crossed my mind. I'll have to wait until she's finished with him now though." He stroked his chin thoughtfully. "What would be the best way to approach her?"

James grinned. "Just go talk to her, Moony. It worked for me and Lils."

"Yeah, after six years." Said Sirius, earning himself a cushion in the head. "Hey!"

"How're things with you and Tara, anyway?" Remus asked him.

Sirius shrugged. "You know. She's like any other girl. She laughs at my jokes, she's interesting enough to talk to for a while…but I don't think she'll last any longer than the others."

Peter sighed. "How you manage to go through all these girls is beyond me."

"It's my animal magnetism." Sirius was quickly pummelled with pillows from all sides. Laughing, Remus collapsed into a gold armchair opposite James.

"What should I wear?"

Three pairs of eyes stared at him in shock.

"Are you for real mate?" Asked James.

"Just wear what you usually do…you know, clothes." Sirius said, shocked by this display of feminine troubles. "You don't need to impress her, you know. She likes you already."

"Says you." Remus retorted. "Well, I best go find the lucky girl."

This time he was the one pounded with pillows…

~*~

"Right, that'll do for today. I'm afraid your time is up, Ms Kline."

"Well thank-you Dr Snape, I'm much more confident with my potions now." Jaye put on a posh upper-class voice. "And yet, I feel we must continue to meet."

"Wouldn't miss it for the world." Snape's lips formed a smile under his hooked nose.

They went their separate ways, Snape down towards the dungeons and Jaye towards Professor Flitwick's office. She had to talk to him about some Charms homework.

"What's the rush?" Remus seemed to appear out of no-where. Jaye smiled.

"No rush, now."

"Ah, were you looking for someone?"

"Maybe…"

"And now you've found him?"

"He found me."

They walked down the hall together, talking about school and what they were hoping to achieve in the NEWTs.

"I need seven." Jaye was explaining. "I want to be a healer."

"A noble choice." Remus smiled. "I have no idea what I want to do. Maybe an Auror."

"Oh, my hero!" Jaye melodramatically cried.

Before they knew it they were at Flitwick's office.

"Well, I better go in." Jaye said reluctantly. "I'll see you tomorrow?"

Remus nodded, hesitating. "Uh…look…umm…"

"Spit it out Remus!"

"Is there anything between you and Severus?" He blurted.

Jaye's eyes widened. Then she snorted. "No! Gosh no. Severus is just helping me with my potions!!" She wiped tears of laughter from her eyes. Remus smiled in relief.

"In that case, next weekend, do you wanna come to Hogsmeade with me?"

"I'd love to!"

The start's so innocent, so beautiful

Let's stay here forever, lost in each others smile.

Lost in each others gaze. Lost in our love…