Disclaimer:I do not own Remus, Sirius, James, Lily or Peter, or in fact any of the Harry Potter characters. I do in fact own Phoebe and Lottie though. Please rate and review. Enjoy! XX

Friday 23rd December 1977

Six people walked down the main road in Hogsmede, chattering loudly. The snow was piled at least a metre high at the side of the road, and still fell on their heads and made it look like fluffy white caps were positioned on their heads.

'Who wants a Butterbeer? Drinks are on me!' Shouted Sirius over the strong winds.

'I'll go anywhere as long as it is warmer than this!' Lottie shouted back. The group trudged through the thick blanket of snow towards The Three Broomsticks. It was cosy inside, Christmas trees glinting from every corner, lights twinkling and winking at them. Sirius walked casually up to the bar and asked the pretty barmaid for six Butterbeers. It was only when he sat down that Lottie spoke.

'Were you going to continue flirting with her in front of your girlfriend or were you going to stop?' She smiled politely at him.

'Erm…you know I only have eyes for you!' Sirius said cheerfully. He took a long swig of Butterbeer, before speaking again.

'Where the bloody hell is Peter?' This was true; Peter hadn't been there for days.

'He's at his cousins christening, and then he's going home for Christmas.' Said Remus quietly.

'Why didn't you tell us yesterday?' Demanded Sirius.

'Forgot.'

The group sat in silence for a few minutes, before Phoebe stood up.

'I'm going shopping.' She announced to the other five.

'Erm…right, I'll come with you.' Said Remus, going to stand up.

'No you won't. I'm going shopping with my friends.'

'I am your friend.'

'No.' She corrected, 'You're my boyfriend. There's a difference.'

Phoebe took her coat, gave Remus a kiss on the cheek, and then proceeded to walk out of the pub with Lottie and Lily.

'What is it with girls?' Asked Sirius.

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'I like this one.' Said Lottie.

'I don't know, I like green better.' Replied Lily.

'I'm going to get this one!' Said Phoebe.

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'Do you think I should get her this?' Remus asked his friends.

'Yeah! She'll love it!' Said Sirius, twirling his shopping bag in the air.

'How much is it?' Asked James.

'Fifteen galleons.' Said Remus gloomily, twirling it around in his hand. James and Sirius exchanged a glance; they both knew that the Lupin's weren't exactly rolling in money.

'I tell you what mate; I'll put something towards it.' Said Sirius, 'I took loads of money off my parents before I ran off.'

'Are you sure? I mean, it's your money!' Said Remus.

'Yeah. Just don't tell Phoebe. She'll flip and say you stole my money or something, you know what she's like.' He grinned.

'Take this.' Said James, putting three galleons in Remus' hand.

'But that is yours!' Exclaimed Remus.

'I don't mind.' He replied, grinning at Sirius.

'What?' Asked Remus.

'Actually, it's Snivellius' money.'

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Muh-ha-ha-ha-ha! Poor Snape, not! Anyway, next chappy is Christmas Eve, so should be longer and exciting! Please rate, review and subscribe. Toodles! Phoebe E. Lupin. XX