cA/N: Thanks to everyone who reviewed, they really made my day. To review: Remus, nice guy that he is, took Sirius' detention for him. James also has one, and this chapter is about what goes on. And now, my faithful minions, without further ado, the next chapter. Disclaimer: I, the author, do admit that I own nothing but the plot line for this fic.

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Moony's Valentine

Feb. 10(That night)

Remus sighs as he strides into Professor Slughorn's classroom. If he wasn't so softhearted, he would have left it alone. But no, he has to feel sorry for Sirius, and now he's stuck with a detention he hadn't earned. Sirius' happy face at the thought of not missing Quidditch practice had been enough to make it worth it; but now that James has detention too, postponing the match, he feels cheated.

James looks up and grins as Remus sits down beside him. "Easy night, tonight. We just have to run inventory on the supply cabinet." He goes back to counting the boxes of bat wings. "So, why'd you do it?"

Remus glances at him, but James is staring determinedly at the boxes. "Well, Severus did attack Sirius first. Besides, I deserted him, James. It's the least I can do to make it up to him."

James looks at him for a long moment, and nods. "I see how it is. You have feelings for him." He laughs. "Moony and Padfoot. How fitting." Before Remus can respond, James gathers the boxes and carries them back to the cabinet. "I should have known." He adds as he comes back.

Remus looks away, blushing slightly. "I–" he starts to deny it, then breaks off and sighs. What's the point in hiding it? James knows, and he wouldn't let it go until he's proven right. "Yeah, ok, you're right. I like Sirius, but I don't think he likes me that way." Remus replies. James writes down another number and laughs again.

"No wonder you forgave him so easily. He probably offered to sleep with you if you did." Remus glares at him, but he doesn't notice. "Then again, is he even gay? I've never seen him go out with a guy, so maybe he told Snivellus about you in order to get you expelled so that he wouldn't have to fend off your advances, and have his precious reputation ruined."

Remus kicks James in the leg under the table. "It's not like that between me and Sirius! He doesn't even know that I like him. I forgave him because he was really sorry for what he did. He's realized that it was a stupid thing to do, even though he had good reasons. For crying out loud, James, I found him crying. Crying! Sirius never cries. What was I supposed to do? I can't stand it when he's hurting. I love him." He adds quietly, looking down at the table.

James looks away too, speechless. For a long moment there's nothing but the sound of quills on paper and shifting boxes. Finally, James clears his throat. "But he betrayed you. There's no forgiveness for something like that." He sighs. "Or at least, I thought there wasn't. But now I'm not so sure."

Remus smiles and looks at James thoughtfully. "That's just it. He betrayed me, not you. Really, I'm the only one with any right to be mad." James opens his mouth to retort, but stops and closes it. Remus is right, James realizes. "Therefore, if I've forgiven him, you should too, since there's no longer anything to be mad about."

Professor Slughorn comes back into the room, and tells them that they can go. Remus waves, and leaves the room before James can reply. James is still awake later that night when even Sirius has gone to sleep. His conversation with Remus had given him a lot to think about.

A/N: So, sorry about how short the chapter is, but it's important filler, and not much happens. As always, feel free to review with questions and constructive criticism. See ya!