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A/N: I should be shot for taking so long, I know. Any reviews at all would be surprising, I'm surprised I'm still writing this crap... xD PLEASE review and let me know you're still reading it!

Girl of His Dreams

Chapter Twenty: Promise With A Kiss

It was a beautiful day at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, love was in the air. Or maybe that was just the love potion that Leah was making for her NEWTs test. The spirals of pink steam drifted around her, smelling delightfully like Sirius' shampoo and cologne. She had to stop herself from drifting into daydreams several times throughout the test and at one point caught herself trying to think of ways to smuggle the potion back to the common room to use on Sirius.

Not that I would need to use it, she thought, lovingly glancing at the ring on her finger. It was almost graduation time, and then they would be free to do as they pleased. Wonder what kind of wedding we'll have...

"Miss Matthews!"

"Oh! Um- Yes, Professor Slughorn?"

"This is perfect! Clear as water, correct steam patterns... Amortentia is very hard to make, young lady, I'm impressed!"

"Thank you, sir." Leah gathered her things and went on her way, eager to get back to Sirius. After all, they still had something rather important to discuss. Like me going back to America...

She filed through the corridors distractedly, humming softly to herself despite the frown on her face. I don't know how he'll react. What if he doesn't want to come with me? I'd stay here, but Heather... I have to go see Heather.

"Leah!"

She turned to see Remus waving from down the hall, Sirius grinning at her from beside him. Her face immediately brightened.

"Hey, guys! How'd your tests in Defense Against the Dark Arts go?"

"Do you have to ask? Of course we both aced it," Sirius said. He pulled her into him and gave her a long, wet kiss. "I've missed you."

"I noticed," she said, laughing. She smirked up at him. "I've been making Amortentia."

"Oh? And just what do I smell like?"

"Gee, and I always thought James was the arrogant one," Leah laughed, entwining their fingers as they resumed their walk.

"He is," Remus said. "He's just been rubbing off on Sirius since they were 12."

"11," Sirius corrected. "Gosh, hard to believe it's only been 6 years..."

"Even harder to think it hasn't even been a year since you two met," Remus said, nudging Sirius with an elbow. Sirius blinked.

"Blimey, he's right." Sirius grinned. "Maybe it just feels like it's been so long because I've been waiting for you all my life..."

Leah laughed loudly, kissing his shoulder lovingly. "That must be it."

"Aw, hell, I just forgot my books for my next class. I'll meet you two at supper, okay?"

"Sure. Bye, Remus!" When he disappeared around a corner, Sirius tugged her hand to get her walking again and smiled down at her.

"What was it you needed to talk about, Leah?"

She took a deep breath. "You know.. when we graduate, I'm supposed to go back home. To America."

Sirius blinked. "Yeah, I knew that."

"Um... well, I will be. Going back, I mean. But not permanently! I just, you know..." She struggled with her words and sighed in frustration. "I wanted to go visit Heather, and get my things..." "

"Right away?"

"...Yeah."

"Well I'll just throw my stuff at James' place and we can go."

"Wait... you want to go with me?"

"Of course, Leah... My friend wants to sell me a motorcycle when we get out of Hogwarts and get a place. It can fly! It'll be a nice vacation, just the two of us. Besides, Heather did say she wanted to meet me, didn't she?" He wiped the tears that had formed in her eyes and kissed both of her flushed cheeks. "Don't cry, love."

"She'd love you," she said. She hugged him tightly. "I love you."

"I love you, too." His stomach growled threateningly. "Oi, we'd better get going, I think my stomach is getting angry."

The dining hall was loud and noisy as usual when Sirius and Leah arrived. They met up with James Lily, and Remus and took their usual seats at the Gryffindor table. Half way through their greetings, however, Sirius realized what was wrong.

"Where's Peter?"

"I don't know," Remus replied, looking around. "I saw him being bullied by Bella in the library earlier, but he said it was nothing and ran off. Haven't seen him since."

"Maybe he's not feeling well," Leah suggested.

"He's probably got his nose in a textbook somewhere," James said, picking up a roll and lathering it in butter. "He can take care of himself."

"Speaking of America," Sirius started, "me and Leah are going right after we get out of Hogwarts."

Everyone stared.

"What does that have to do with Peter?" Lily asked.

"I don't know," Leah said, giggling into her pumpkin juice.

"No, really, did I miss something?" She turned to Remus. "Was America even brought up?"

"Not that I recall..."

"Oi! Did you not just hear what I said?"

"Yoo goin' to 'Merica," said James around a mouthful of food. He swallowed. "Why?"

"To get Leah's things so we can move in together."

"Oh, that's so neat," Lily said, smiling. Sirius frowned.

"None of you are excited."

"None of us are surprised," Remus corrected. "We've been expecting it, Padfoot."

"We've also been talking about the wedding," Leah said. That got their attention. She looked at Lily. "I was thinking you could be my Maid of Honor, Lily."

Lily gasped, covering her mouth with her hand. "Are you serious, Leah?"

"Well, who else am I going to ask... Bella?" She laughed. "I don't have that many female friends, Lily."

"I know, it's just... oh, I can't wait for dress shopping!" Leah's smile faded and everyone laughed.

"You just ruined her night, Lily." Sirius ruffled Leah's hair affectionately. "James, you're my first mate and all, but I can't leave Remus out. You're both going to be my best men."

"Damn straight," James said, raising his cup. "To Leah and Sirius."

Everyone brought their cups together, and Sirius gave Leah a kiss. To Leah, it felt more like a promise than a kiss, and that made her the happiest woman on Earth.

A/N: Any readers? No? /cry!! Well here's another chapter out of the way. Another filler chapter, but at least it's leading somewhere. The books said Peter started disappearing a lot in seventh year, so.. yay, I don't have to write about Peter anymore! Thanks for reading, please review! =)