Ok, so I haven't kept going with this story in a while, and I feel like it, because it's pretty good, I think. It's not going to be super super long like the others, but it will be a decent sized story! Keep reviewing if you want me to continue!

I also need the reviews for reassurance that I don't write like a five year old. Research papers are such a dull people!! And teachers don't know how to nicely criticize. Or at least mine don't.

Read On!!

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"So, James, you're telling me you would really help me with the whole Parker situation?" Remus asked James after lunch.

James rolled his eyes and set the book of Quidditch plays on the table. "Why not? You're my friend too."

Remus raised an eyebrow incredulously. "But he's your best friend. When people think of you, they don't think of 'James and Remus', they think of 'James and Sirius'."

James smiled and nodded slightly, conceding. "True. But Moony, he could have any girl he wants. And he's taking the only one you have ever wanted. Please." He rolled his eyes, and picked up the Quidditch book again. "Even if he does get mad, he'll get over it. He'd have a new girl in ten seconds flat."

"I'd still feel bad." Remus said.

James waved one hand, as if pushing something away. "Pssh. You'll feel worse if they stay together, and don't lie."

"Ok, sure, but -"

James put one finger up, silencing him. "Remus. Stop sitting back. Get up, and fight for what you want." James argued, eyes still reading as he spoke. "That's how it's always been. If I told you to do my Transfiguration homework because I didn't feel like it, you'd do it. And don't lie."

Remus could feel his neck turning red. "But that's because you're my friend. And anyways, you'd get a better grade if you did it yourself."

James burst into laughter. "Point taken." He put his book in his bag, and stood up. "Come on. We've got work to do if we're getting you the girl."

"I...." Remus trailed off, unsure. At that moment, Sirius walked into the Great Hall, a laughing Parker holding his hand. A sudden irritation took him. "Let's do it."

Remus grabbed his bookbag and stalked out of the Great Hall, ignoring Parker's wave and confused looks, and hearing James trying to keep up behind him.

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"First thing Remus." James dragged a pair of new robes out of his closet, and threw them at Remus. "Put these on."

"Why?" Remus asked, catching the new black robes, and looking down at his tattered gray ones. "I have three pairs in my closet upstairs."

James shrugged slightly. "Ladies like a well-dressed man."

Remus sighed. "Ok. New clothes. Check."

James smiled, and waited as Remus changed. "Great! Remus, you look better already."

Remus turned around in the view of the mirror and looked over his shoulder. "I do look pretty good, actually... thanks."

"Hold up. I'm not even close to done. Second," James said, and walked up to Remus, "Messy hair. Stop brushing your hair. When you wake up in the morning mess it up. Girls like that."

Remus gave James an unconvinced look, but ran his fingers through his hair a couple of times anyway.

"Third, you have to walk with confidence. Don't slouch. Show yourself off! Make the girls want you!" James chuckled. "Let's see your walk."

Remus walked across the room, feeling rather stupid. James interrrupted him. "No, no Remus. Put your shoulders up, use your full stride."

Remus obeyed until James was happy.

James put his hand under his chin. "Lose the books and the bookbag unless you're going to class, okay? It's cool to talk about it, but the loss with really affect how tall you can stand." He went on.

"Now, you need to talk more. We can't really practice that, but when a girl starts to talk to you, talk back. Better yet, start up a conversation with someone cute."

"But James, I want Parker. Not just any girl." Remus said, confused.

James rolled his eyes. "I know that, but you've got to make her jealous. Make her want you!" James raised his hands in a shrugging motion. "And girls only realize what they want when they can't have it!"

"Ohhh..." Remus said. "I can do that."

"Alright. Now, you've got to give off an air of self-confidence. You need to do something that will attract girls as well." James thought for a moment.

"How about the Quidditch match commentator?" Remus suggested to James.

"Oooh. That's good. Close enough to the actual Quidditch team, and the ladies will hear your voice the whole match! Very good. We'll ask McGonagall." James said. "As for the self-confidence, just tell yourself good things about you. Nothing bad, understand?"

"Sure..." Remus replied.

"Hmmm. I think that's it!" James exclaimed. "Hold on a second, I'll be right back." James opened the door to his dormitory, and walked out.

Remus stared out the window for a little while until he could hear footsteps leading back up. He stood up straight and looked towards the door.

"What is it James?" he could hear a voice vaguely outside. It sounded like Lily's. "If this is a trick to get me alone with you-"

The door opened and Lily stood their speechless with her mouth open.

"Merlin! Who is that?" Lily said, and Remus' eyes bugged out, and he started blushing. Lily ran up to him, smiling. "Remus? No, no you look so amazing! Hot even." Lily mused, and backed up a step. "Yep, smokin' hot."

Remus could feel the blush deepening, but for a good reason this time. His smile grew wider. "Really? You mean it?"

"Yeah!" Lily turned around. "James, I'd watch out, he'll steal your fan girls away with this. What'd you do to him?"

"Nothing much. Messed up his hair, new clothes, new posture, walk, self-confidence..." James said, pretending to be nonchalant.

"Well," Lily stepped back, and put a hand on James' shoulder, to which James started, "You did good, I must say. When are you going to show him off to the rest of the world?"

"Tonight."

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"I don't think I can do this. Forget it." Remus ran his fingers through his hair, and turned back around in the deserted hallway in front of the Great Hall.

James sighed. "You can do this. Lily has all the girls ready for some suprise. Come on!"

"Okay. Do it." Remus breathed, and James opened the door to the full Great Hall.

They walked in. A hush overtook the Slytherin table, closest to the door. Remus could hear some Slytherin girl say, "Where did Gryffindor get that?"

James had a slight smirk on his face as the hush fell over the whole room. It was like a domino effect, wherever Remus went, it was all quiet.

Remus got to the Gryffindor table and sat down. Parker was a few seats over, with Sirius. Remus grinned widely at her, and her mouth dropped open. "Remus? Is that you?" she asked loudly.

A murmur ran through the crowd. Everyone was asking, 'The new Gryffindor hottie? Was Remus Lupin? How?'

Remus nodded, feeling the happiness radiating through him. He didn't know losing the books and tattered clothes could make such a difference. He knew that it was really this burning feeling inside him that made him look this good, not the new clothes. It was the fact he knew people were impressed.

Suddenly, the talking came back, but that was just because girls from all four tables (Yes! Even Slytherin!) were lining up and asking the same exact thing: 'Can we sit with you?'

James knew exactly what to do. "Ok, first ten ladies may sit down, but the rest will have to get in line for tomorrow!"

A sigh erupted through the whole table, and Remus felt bad, until he caught Parker staring at him. She immediately twisted her face back over to Sirius.

Ahh. Yes. This was worth it.

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YAY!!! Did you like it? Please review!!! I thought it was ok, but tell me what ya'll want to happen next. I have a good idea, but suggestions are always welcome. Thanks to those who already reviewed!

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