Chapter 5: Mistletoe, Mistakes and Confessed Love.

Ali had just come back out of the tower to try and find Kat when she noticed her and Remus rushing up the stairs, Kat seeming somewhat excited about something. Ali was just about to dismiss it as nothing but after their mishap at the lake, she decided to follow them, just to be sure.

Remus followed Kat with no idea of where they were going until they reached the seventh floor. Ali had a bit of trouble keeping up with them but not much. After Kat and Remus had gone in, Ali followed but stayed in the door way so as not to be seen but she had a full view of what they were doing. Kat pointed to the picture and Remus' eyes lit up.

"Is this our very first class picture?"

Kat nodded. Remus looked at it, trying to remember all the names when Kat noticed something moving in the mirror. She looked up and saw some mistletoe growing above her and Remus.

She looked at Remus and saw him looking at the mistletoe as well. He looked at her for an answer but Kat didn't have one. Remus leant forward and gave her a small kiss.

Meanwhile, Ali had been watching the whole time and was livid.

"How could you!"

She ran out of the room while Remus and Kat followed in hot pursuit and found her in the one place they knew she'd be - their tree.

"I'll leave you two alone"

Kat walked off and left Remus and Ali standing under the tree. Remus placed a gentle hand on Ali's shoulder but she shook it off.

"Ali, I'm sorry ok? There was mistletoe above us and it was just one kiss, it was just supposed to be a bit of festive fun! There was nothing else to it! We didn't think anyone would see us or that anyone would be following us"

"Don't try to turn this on me Remus, how could you kiss her when you knew I loved you!"

Remus bit his lip, trying to work out what to say next.

"I know you love me and, well ... I love you too Ali. I just never had the guts to say it"

Ali now turned to face Remus. She could see in his eyes he was telling the truth. She smiled and gave Remus a hug. For a moment, they stood against the tree, hugging, until Remus lifted up Ali's chin with his hand and kissed her.

Meanwhile, Kat had been watching them from the window she had been standing at earlier. Suddenly, McGonagall came up and looked out of the window and in seeing Ali and Remus by the tree; she smiled and started to clap.

"Oh, I always knew they would become a couple!"