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Chapter 13

Around 6 the next morning, Meghan finally awoke to the movement of someone next to her. Rolling out from under James' arm, she turned to face him. He smiled at her.

"Good morning," he yawned, and Meghan sighed.

"Morning," she said back, and stretched. There were a few moments of silence until two blood curdling screams echoed throughout the entire school.

"OH MY GOD!" they cried, leaping out of James' bed. They looked down and then back up. Meghan in a laced bra and thin panties and James in his boxers, both trying to cover themselves as much as possible.

"We slept together!"

"Do you think we…"

"No. We just came back and layed in bed…DAMN IT YOU'RE right." Meghan gave up trying to find a way out of this. They looked around the room avoiding eye contact, and then looked at each other.

"AHHHH its incest!" Meghan squirmed.

"I KNOW!"

"What are we gonna do?"

"There's nothing we can do! Oh god! I had sex with a guy I remember in diapers!"

"Hey, I had sex with a girl who…who…gah I had sex with you!

James stopped to breathe, and looked up, a look of terror passing over his face. "Oh my god…"

"What? It can't possibly get worse." Meghan looked almost as horrified as James.

"Oh yes it can," James said nervously, pointing to the ceiling, and Meghan looked up. A red recording light blinked down at them, and Meghan turned a violent shade of red as their gazes returned towards each other.

"WE VIDEOTAPED IT?" she cried. "HOW SICK ARE WE?"

"Sick, sick people. You do realize that we're both practically still naked?

"Ohhh!" Meghan looked down at herself and quickly snatched up the blanket on James' bed. "But…but…We were drunk! I think… otherwise there is something very wrong." Meghan said as she attempted to wrap the blanket to cover her body. She stopped and the blanket dropped again. "Oh fuck." She said quietly.

"What?!" James said

"James, did we use a condom?"

James stuttered as he dropped to the ground searching through the trash can, as Meghan paced back and forth still sporting her undergarments only.

James stood up quickly.

"I can't find anything." He said

"JAMES. I COULD BE PREGNANT."

"I'M GONNA BE A DAD?" James collapsed on the bed.

"I think that makes Sirius more responsible than us," Meghan said solemnly still pacing.

"I guess you're right. We'll just have to give the baby to Sirius." The two fell into a depressed silence for a few moments, which was the first time they heard quiet laughter coming from inside the wardrobe.

"Who's there?" James sat up quickly and asked nervously, and Meghan rolled her eyes.

"I have a hunch," she sighed, and stalked over to the wardrobe. She flung open the doors to James' closet to find Lily, Remus and Sirius.

"Hello Meghan, your boobs look fantastic this morning." Sirius said eying her up and down. Lily and Remus howled with laughter.

"I swear to god Sirius, I'm going to rip out your tongue and choke you with it!" She lunged at him, he swerved away.

"Hey! As much as I want to take the credit this was all Remus." Sirius made a little bow towards Remus, who acknowledged it with a nod.

"MOONY I AM GOING TO KILL YOU!" James roared, and began chasing after a very frightened but amused Remus.

"I'VE GOT THE OTHER TWO, JAMES!" Meghan yelled after him, and advanced on Lily and Sirius.

"Quick, Lily, I'll jump out the window. You jump after me and I'll catch you," Sirius yelled as he ran out of James' room and into James and Lily's common room.

"What are we going to land on?" Lily said lunging over a chair to avoid Meghan.

"Uh…good point. I guess we're going to die today."

"Quick guys out into the hallway." Sirius and Lily heard Remus say as he opened the door and lunged outside. Sirius and Lily followed just in time and sprinted down the hallway laughing all the way.

Meghan headed to follow them but James grabbed her arm.

"What the hell are you doing?!" Meghan said squirming to get free of James' grasped.

"Meghan, look what you're wearing."

"Damn it."

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About two weeks later, the 7th year Gryffindors were getting ready to go to Hogsmeade to discuss Christmas plans. The rest of the school was leaving, but Rose was nowhere to be found.

"Where is she? We need to leave!" Lily said impatiently.

"Calm down Lily. She'll be here. She probably overslept," said Remus.

"No, she wasn't in bed when I woke up," Meghan said, and Sirius snorted at this.

"That sounded kinda dirty."

"Shut up Sirius."

"You're right, if anyone was in your bed it would be James."

"Do you really want to die today?" Meghan threatened, and Sirius fell silent.

"Meghan, I don't think we need any deaths today," came a tired voice from behind them.

"Rose! There you are! Let's go," Lily urged, and they all started heading for the village.

"Where have you been?" James asked. "Infact, where have you been for the last two weeks?"

"Yeah I've barely seen you since like Halloween," Sirius added. "Well, except for classes. Speaking of which the first part of our muggle studies project is due in about 3 weeks."

"Sorry, I've been busy."

"With what?" Lily asked.

"Stuff."

"Rose has a boyfriend," Meghan sang, and Rose rolled her eyes.

"Right. Cause you know, I'd definitely have one of those. Can we please talk about something else?" she groaned, obviously wanting to get off the subject

"Sure, we can talk about how it's snowing!" said Remus, and Meghan just looked at him.

"You have got to be the most boring subject changer in the history of the world."

"Hey! I can be exciting!"

"Right. When?"

"In bed. At the strip clubs." Sirius butted in.

"Sirius, please, that was uncalled for," Lily grimaced, pulling her coat more tightly around her as they walked into Hogsmeade.

"I'm not sorry, it was totally worth it." he grinned.

"Did you just say that Remus is exciting in bed? You know, if I didn't know you, I'd think you were gay," James laughed.

"I'm not, I'll prove it to you."

"So do you all want to start planning?" Lily interrupted quickly and anxiously, and the others nodded and sighed reluctantly.

"It makes sense, cause then we can get some stuff now," James pointed out.

"Since when have you become all sensible?" Lily asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Since I got the badge."

"The badge? Honestly James, you sound like your 50," Remus snorted.

"Why must everyone make fun of me?" James asked, and then paused. "I can see where you're coming from."

Sirius laughed. "You have some major issues mate."

"Right, cause you don't."

"I don't for your information!"

"So failing muggle studies isn't an issue?"

"Hey! I can't take all the blame. It doesn't take on person to screw up an engagement," Sirius defended, mock glaring at Rose.

"We're not failing. We're just a little behind," she said.

"Same difference."

"Look, Sirius, if you really want to we'll work on it today," Rose sighed reluctantly.

"You sound excited."

"I just want to go back to bed," she said.

"You've been sleeping an awful lot," James said.

"What's wrong with that?"

"Nothing, I guess."

"Oh. Well I guess there's more stuff going on," she shrugged.

"You've been really quiet lately too," Remus pointed out. "Is anything wrong?"

"Nope, nothing," she lied, averting her eyes. Luckily Remus bought it. Unluckily, Sirius did not.

"You know," he whispered. "If you're going to lie to someone you should look them in the eye."

"I wasn't lying!" she said, but realized too late she had shifted her eyes again. Sirius just smirked. "You suck."

"I could make that really dirty but I won't."

"Thank god," she said, and sped up to join Meghan and Lily who were walking ahead.

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Two hours had passed, and the group had split up. James and Lily had gone to the three broomsticks for some more detailed planning since the others had started to become too ADD. Remus left to go tutor a 4th year, so Meghan, Rose and Sirius went into Madame Puddifoots see the reaction of people. This was Sirius' idea.

"This is really funny," Meghan grinned, looking around at the shocked people as soon as they entered the cozy tea shop. "They think we're going out."

"I think to further this rumor we should all make out," Sirius nodded, and Meghan and Rose rolled their eyes.

"Sirius that' like kissing James, or Remus, too awkward." Rose said as they found a table and sat down, ignoring the glares.

"Oh." Meghan smirked. "That's an interesting topic, Who would you make out with?"

"Out of who?"

"You Marauders."

"Okay…" Sirius said.

"James?"

"Yeah," he nodded. "Definitely."

"Remus?"

"Um…I guess?"

"That's sweet."

"Well he isn't very hot…and he's kinda awkward at times."

"You do realize he's my brother."

"Dude, I forgot."

"You are retarded. Peter?" Meghan persisted.

"NO."

"Why not?"

"He hangs around with those deranged Slytherin friends of his, and he's short. And fat."

"How about Gideon?'' Rose said.

"Use your common sense. NO."

"Rodolphus?" Meghan grinned, Rose shuddered, and Sirius gaped.

"Would you?"

"No."

"See? Rose, would you?" She choked a bit, and shook her head.

"So Sirius," Meghan grinned. "Would you make out with me?"

"Yeah," he winked.

"Rose?"

"No offense, but no."

"I really don't care. Actually I'm kind of relieved."

"Lily?"

"I guess so…would you?"

"Yeah. I'm not gonna lie She's really pretty," Meghan laughed. "And I'd make out with Rose."

"Yes! I'll be there to watch!"

"You are sick," Meghan grimaced. "And can we go somewhere else? This place is really starting to creep me out."

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"Hey Rosie!" James grinned as he and Lily walked over to the bar to get some drinks.

"Hey sweetheart, what can I get you?"

"Could I bribe you into some whiskey?" he asked, winking at the older woman, and she giggled like a little girl.

"Not a chance," she smirked, and James pouted, neither of them noticing Lily.

"Fine…you're no fun."

"Oh I can be…but I'm at work sweetie," she laughed, and handed them two Butterbeers. "I'll see you later."

"Bye Rosie." Lily and James walked off, James looking at her curiously.

"Are you okay?" he asked.

"Fine," she said tersely.

"Seriously, what's wrong?"

"Nothing," she snapped. "Can we please get on with this freaking planning meeting?"

"Um…yes…"

"Thank you." She said stiffly.

"What is wrong with you seriously?"

"I think that's a question you should ask yourself," she snapped again, and stalked off, much to hers and James' surprise.

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"There you guys are," Lily sighed, plopping down next to Meghan in a little secret area they had found the previous year.

"Where's James?"

"Nghhhh," she groaned. "What's up?"

"I'm helping Sirius and Rose with their muggle studies thing. I helped Rose pick out a dress, and I found bridesmaid dresses. We've also got Sirius' tux as well as the groomsmen's picked out."

"You should be a wedding planner," Lily laughed. "But uh…where's Rose?"

"She went to the bathroom. It's been a while," Sirius said, frowning. "Meghan, do you want to go check?"

"No you should," said Lily.

"Why me?"

"Because I need to talk to Meghan and you need to not be here."

"Okay…um, I'll be back." As Sirius left the table, Meghan turned to her friend.

"What's up?"

"I wanted to wait for Rose but uh…I think I like James."

"NO WAY."

"Shh! We were at the three broomsticks and he and madam Rosmerta were flirting up a storm…and I have never been so jealous in my life."

"This is huge! We have got to tell Rose."

"I know, but she's not here and we are not telling Sirius."

"Fine…" she smiled giving her friend a big hug.

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Sirius reached the door to the girls' bathroom and raised his hand to knock but hesitated at the sound of a man's voice.

"Come on, love, we should finish what we started," he heard Rodolphus say eerily, and to his horror heard Rose reply.

"We didn't start anything. Now stop it."

"You know you want it."

"I don't want anything to do with you, that's what I want."

"You're lying to yourself love."

"Get off me! Get off mmmmmmm," Rose's voice was muffled, and Sirius could only assume he was kissing her.

"Alohomora!" he cried, and the door burst open.

"Get off her!" Sirius shouted, sending a hex toward Rodolphus. "What the bloody hell do you think you're doing?"

"Having a little fun," he smirked, ducking under the curse Sirius had sent.

Sirius sent another curse this time hitting Rodolphus square in the face. "Come on." He grabbed Rose by the arm, who winced, and locked Rodolphus in the bathroom.

"Don't hurt me." A tear slid down her face not fully realizing who had grabbed her.

"Rose, it's me, Sirius, I'm not a Slytherin, I'm your friend. I would never hurt you, you have to believe me, not to mention you have an overprotective brother who would eat my head for dinner if I did."

"Right." She said avoiding his gaze

"This happened before?" he asked, concerned, and Rose nodded. "Where?"

"At the Halloween ball. I was outside…"

"Did he…"

"No."

"How far…"

"That's none of your business." She snapped. There was a pause.

"Is this why you've been so secluded?"
"I didn't want anyone to find out."

"I see…how often has this happened?"

"Now…twice," she said. "Sirius…"

"What?"

"I've never been so scared. What if it happens again?"

"Don't worry about him…just keep your wand with you all the time…and if anything happens, tell me."

"It's so hard to tell…people will judge me. And you don't understand how horrible it is to know wherever you go, you're vulnerable."

"You're right, I don't understand. But I can try. And they might judge you, but you know I would never do that."

"Sirius?"

"Yeah?"

"Don't tell anyone."

"I won't…but you should. He deserves to be punished."

"Do you think this has to do with what Lily was telling us? About breaking us apart?"

"Probably. But something like that can't break us apart." he wrapped his arms around her.

"I guess you're right."

"Come on, we should go back inside."

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"Rose! Are you okay?" Lily asked as she and Sirius walked back to them.

"Yeah."

"Your arms are all bruised."

"Oh…long story." She shrugged and faked a smile. "Basically I fell…big shocker there."

"I'm gonna go find James," said Sirius. "I'll see you girls back at the castle."

"So Lily, want to tell Rose the latest news?" Meghan grinned, and Rose raised an eyebrow.

"Oh? And what might this be?"

"I think I like James…" Lily blurted out, and Rose froze.

"Isn't it awesome?" Meghan asked excitedly. "They'd be so cute!"

"Yeah…adorable," she managed, forcing another smile. "That's great Lily."

"Oh please, it's not like he'd ever like me."

"Lily, everyone knows he does. He just doesn't want to admit it. Why else would he focus on you for all those years?"

"To annoy me."

"He wanted your attention," Meghan said obviously. "Open your eyes!"

"They are opened!"

"Obviously not!"

"Well it's easy for you to say…cause…cause you never blink," Lily said frustratedly, then realizing what she said, paused. "That was a really stupid thing to say."

"Kind of," Meghan nodded.

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"James, Meghan, Dumbledore wants to see you," Rose said later that night, coming into the Gryffindor common room.

"Now? It's past midnight," Meghan said, confused. "Wait why were you with him?"

"I'll tell you later," she said. Sirius looked at her questioningly, and she nodded. "You and James need to go. He sounded kind of urgent." Confused, the two friends got up and headed toward the headmasters office.

"You told Dumbledore?"

"Yeah…He's expelling Rodolphus."

"Good," Sirius said.

"Why is Rodolphus being expelled?" Remus asked, coming down the stairs.

"He tried to rape some girl," Sirius said. "I think one of the 6th years."

"That's not surprising," Remus shrugged, missing the silent thankyou Rose was giving his best friend. Suddenly the portrait hole swung open, revealing a very distressed Lily.

"Guys, come with me," she said urgently.

"What's the matter?" Remus asked as they followed her down the halls toward her and James' room.

"You need to see for yourself." Once they reached the Head's dorms, she swung open the door. Their eyes widened.

"What happened?" Rose gaped. The room was in total shambles. Belongings and furniture were strewn all over, picture frames hung crooked on the walls, and even parts of the carpet were torn up.

"I don't know," Lily said, scared. "I didn't even check anywhere else. I was too afraid to go in alone."

"I think whoever it was is gone," Sirius said. "But we'll look with you anyway. Hold on." Sirius reached into his pocket and pulled out a small mirror.

"Sirius this is hardly the time to check your appearance." Remus said.

"No it's a thing that let's me communicate with James where ever I am, kind of like those muggle cell phones. Now if you'll excuse me." Sirius held it in front of his face. "What's up James, why…" he paused and his voice turned grave "James, what' wrong?"

"Meghan's parents…my parents…they're dead."

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"I'm so sorry," Lily whispered, while she and Rose both hugged Meghan at the same time. Meghan cried softly, her face buried in her hands. Sirius and Remus were sitting on either side of James, trying to figure out something to say that wouldn't sound utterly stupid. James stared at the ground, not looking at anyone. Dumbledore turned to face the wall, letting the six teenagers have some privacy.

"I want revenge," James said darkly, and Dumbledore turned around.

"Hate is not the answer, James."

"Then why are my parents dead?" He said knowing he made little sense, but not caring. Lily stared at him her eyes tearing up.

"Because Death Eaters aren't like us. They are savages, ruthless killers, atleast most of them are. Voldemort is getting stronger every day, as does his forces. Both of your parents' deaths are the first of many to come however this does not make the situation any less tragic. You are no longer safe at your homes. You are barely safe here, I mean this to all six of you. Especially you Lily." Dumbledore nodded, pointing to her hand. She lifted it, and saw her ring. It was currently a mixture of black and red, showing that she was both angry and sad. Flecks of dark blue could be spotted as well to mark her curiousness.

"There is more to that ring than you know of. Voldemort wants it, I have been informed. And he will do anything to get it."

"Professor, our room is destroyed," Lily said fiddling with her ring. "I think someone was looking for it."

"That is likely. But you must know, Voldemort killed both your families, Meghan and James, to get to you. Don't let it tear you up, know they died protecting you."

"Protecting us? We weren't even there!" Meghan cried frustratedly. "This makes no sense! Why does Voldemort hate us so much!"

"Because you have something he doesn't."

"What?"

"You will understand in time. But now, you need to sleep. You don't need to plan anything for Christmas. Just relax. Please, don't go anywhere without someone with you. And keep your wands with you at all times. I cannot protect you forever. Good night."

"Since when has Dumbledore not trusted the Slytherins?" Sirius asked as they left the tower.

"It's odd, isn't it?" Lily asked. "It's as if he knows what will happen to us."

"I wish we knew," Rose agreed. "I wish we knew why the ring is so important…why he wants us so bad."

There was a silence, broken by Remus.

"Are you two okay?"

"They died because of us," said James. "How would you like to be the cause of your parents deaths? Sorry I'm frustrated that I can't do anything about it." Meghan whipped off her tears, and sighed. Lily spoke up.

"Do you all want to sleep in the room of requirements tonight?" she asked, and they all nodded.

"That sounds great…I don't want to deal with people," Meghan yawned.

"Do you think it'll be in the news?" James asked, and Remus nodded.

"Most likely. But don't worry. All you'll get is worried looks."

"I suppose so."

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The group reached the room of requirements and stopped.

"So what do we want?" Lily asked.

"A place to sleep," said Sirius, and he walked past the wall three times. It morphed into a door, and the six of them walked into the room.

"This looks really comfortable," said Meghan, collapsing onto a king size bed. James crumpled down next to her.

"Uh guys," said Remus. "There are only three beds. That means one guy has to sleep with a girl."

Meghan sighed already getting under the covers. "James, I'm not moving."

"Neither am I." he said sprawled out next to her. "Oh well we're used to it."

"Okay, then Rose and I are sharing," Lily said. "That leaves Remus and Sirius. Anyone want some hot chocolate?"

"That sounds fantastic," Meghan yawned.

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"James," Meghan whispered in the middle of the night. "Are you awake?"

"Yeah…are you?"

"Obviously…I couldn't sleep."

"Me neither. I can't believe they're gone."

"It always seemed like they'd be around forever."

"Can you believe we aren't neighbors anymore?"

"I know. We don't even have homes."

"You know what?"

"What?" Meghan asked.

"We should get an apartment together."

"That would be fun…kind of awkward, but fun."

"Meghan, we're in the same bed. Is there anything more awkward?"

"Good point."

"Meg?"

"Hmmm?"

"What do you want to do after school?"

"Well I want to be an auror now. All these innocent people being murdered…I want to stop it."

"Me too.

"What can we do about it now though?" Meghan asked. "We're two naïve 17 year olds who still attend school…we can't just barge in on Voldemort."

"I suppose you're right. We should try to sleep."

"It's like 5 in the morning and Rose is waking up."

"Just kidding."

"Rose!" Meghan whispered, and Rose spun around.

"G'morning," she yawned, and joined Meghan and James after Meghan motioned for her to come over.

Rose sat on the edge of the bed as Meghan and James sat up "I never got to ask this due to the recent events, but…do you know why Lily ran out on me yesterday?" The two girls looked at each other, and James raised an eyebrow. "You do, don't you?"
"No," Rose lied, and Meghan just looked at her.

"You seriously need to work on your lying skills," she told her, and Rose grinned sheepishly.

"Sorry."

"Well…would you care to tell me the reason?"

"She was pretty much grossed out by you and madam Rosmerta flirting," Meghan explained, and James looked confused.

"Why would she be grossed out?" he asked, confusion changing to hopefulness until Rose gave an answer.

"Well…seeing as you're 17 and she's like 28, it's kind of a big age difference."

"Oh," he said, rather disappointed, and Meghan raised an eyebrow.

"What were you hoping it would be?" she asked, and he shifted his eyes a bit.

"So uh Rose, how did you sleep?"

"You're as bad at changing subjects as I am at lying." Rose said. "What did you think the reason was?"

"I was just thinking maybe she was jealous…"

"Awww and you're disappointed she's not?" Meghan grinned, and James blushed.

"No."

"Aw you're cute. James likes Lily!" Meghan sang in a loud whisper, and James clamped his hand over her mouth.

"I do not!"

"Yes you do! Rose, what do you think?" Meghan asked muffled by James' hand. He took it off.

"Well duh," she said, forcing a smile. "You have since you were born pretty much."

"I didn't even know Lily when I was born!"

"You knew her in your dreams," Meghan smirked. "Ever since you were a little boy you've dreamt about Lily…wondering who she was until you met her when you were 11 and fell madly in love with her…"

"Even though she hated your guts…"

"And persisted to win her love…"

"Even though she thought you were an arrogant prat…"

"And when she learned you weren't you denied your feelings…"

"Until you thought there was a chance she likes you…"

"And so the moral of the story is…"

"Ask her out," Rose finished, swallowing hard.

"You have got to be the two weirdest, most insane girls I have ever met," James said, looking at the two strangely.

"Which is why you like Lily," Rose pointed out, and James groaned.

"I don't like Lily!"

"You keep telling yourself that, and one of these days you're going to realize you do and she is going to be out of your grasp," said Meghan.

"She's not even in my grasp!" James said exasperatedly.

"That's what you think," Rose smirked.

"What have I told you about the smirking?" he asked, and Rose just grinned.

"I'm friends with Sirius now, it doesn't effect me."

"Damn."

"Just think about it," Meghan told him. "I think you guys would be cute. Don't you, Rose?"

"Yeah, yeah…real cute," she said, and James looked at her oddly.

"You kinda look like you're constipated right now, just saying," he said.

"Maybe I am and you just don't know it," Rose said, and then paused. "I cannot believe I just said that."

"I don't think anyone can," Meghan laughed, her hand clamped over her mouth so she wouldn't wake anyone.

"Cause it's unbelievable, that's why," James said, shaking his head.

"I say stupid things, you should know this by now."

"We do, Rose. We do."

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Monday morning when the six Gryffindors entered the Great Hall together, all eyes were fixed upon them, everyone whispering to each other.

"I hate people," James scowled.

"Me too," Meghan agreed. "Our parents died, not us."

"Hey Meghan." Meghan turned around to find Dirk Cresswell standing behind her.

"Um…hi, Dirk," she said, forcing a smile. "What's up?"

"I just wanted to say I'm really sorry about your parents deaths, and that I'm here to talk to if you want anything."

"Oh, well uh, thanks," Meghan said, confused as to why the Ravenclaw was talking to her when he never had before.

"I was wondering, would you like to go out with me sometime? Maybe the next Hogsmeade visit or something…"

"Uh sure," she answered. "That'd be great."

"Awesome. I'll talk to you later, then?"

"Okay." Dirk walked away and the other five rounded on Meghan.

"You have a date with Dirk Cresswell!" Lily squealed.

"I know…"

"You do realize every guy knows you're vulnerable right now and are gonna take that opportunity to get into your pants, right?" Sirius asked, and Meghan shrugged.

"I don't mind," she grinned. "I like guys."

"If he puts a single hand on you…" James began

"Why do you have to be so big brothery I'm 17 I can handle things myself."

"Because that's just my nature."

"Mr. Black, Miss Lupin, could I please speak to you for a moment?" Rose and Sirius looked behind them to see their muggle studies professor standing there. They nodded, and followed her out into the hall.

"I wonder what that's about," Remus wondered as he, Lily, James and Meghan sat down at the table.

"Hi James," Dorcas Meadowes smiled, batting her eyelashes.

"Um…hi Dorcas."

"I am so sorry about your parents."

"It's okay."

"I know away to cheer you up, if you know what I mean," she smiled, winking at him.

"That's quite alright, Dorcas. I think I'll manage," James said, looking at her oddly and turned back to his friends, who were all staring at him in awe. "What?"

"Uh mate," Remus said slowly. "You just refused Dorcas Meadowes."

"I know…"

"She's only the hottest girl in the school," he said. Lily smirked behind the paper she was reading.

They were interrupted by Sirius and Rose rejoining the group.

"Guess what everyone," Sirius said as he and Rose sat down next to their friends.

"What?"

"We're failing muggle studies," Rose grinned.

"Why is that a good thing?"

"She thinks we're a bad influence on the other 'couples' so she's kicking us out of the class," Sirius said.

"Why is that a good thing?" Remus asked, and Rose explained.

"We have another free period now…duh."

"Why did we even take that in the first place?" Sirius asked.

"No idea. I'm glad we're out of it now, we don't have to have that stupid electronic baby," Rose said thankfully.

"You won't know how to raise a child," Remus pointed out.

"I think we can figure it out," Sirius laughed.

"Together?" Lily smirked, and Sirius and Rose looked at each other, horrified.

"I am NOT raising a child with you!" they said together, scooting away from each other. The others laughed, and Sirius and Rose grinned.

"We made you two laugh!" Rose motioned at Meghan and James.

"Are you guys sure you're going to be okay?" Lily asked James and Meghan.

"It'll take time, but I think we'll manage," James said, and Meghan nodded.

"And in the mean time…I'm going to change," Meghan said.

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"Class dismissed," McGonnagall said about a week after the deaths of James and Meghan's parents, and as everyone got up to leave, she turned to James, Lily, Remus, Meghan, Sirius and Rose. "You six, I need to speak with you."

"Okay," Lily said, confused. After everyone else left, she motioned for them to sit down.

"We have all seen a change in your behaviors," McGonnagall began, and James looked at each other. "I have never had a week free of pranks before. Albus and I understand this must be very difficult for you two, and we have been trying to think of something you might enjoy. So, we have decided to let the six of you take your midterms early…"

"Why is that a good thing?"

"…And send you to Spain for Christmas vacation plus the week before it starts."

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