AN: so I just realized that in the second chapter, I talked about Lily, Remus, and Taylor being made prefects. I know that this actually happens in fifth year at Hogwarts, but I think it will work better for my story to leave it like it is, so in this story just pretend prefects are named in 6th year, ok?

Taylor was the first person the Potters and Sirius noticed when they got to platform 9&3/4's after Christmas break.

"Taylor!" Anna called excitedly, running over to give her friend a hug.

"Hey Anna," Taylor said, and anyone could tell from the sound of her voice that something was not right.

"What's wrong?"

"Later," Taylor said quietly, as Sirius and James, who had been joined by Remus, walked towards the two girls. Anna hugged Remus and Taylor hugged each of the boys in greeting. "How was your break?" she asked, kissing Remus on the cheek. She gently touched a deep scratch on his neck, no doubt from his transformation.

"It was alright," he answered, "and yours?"

"Fine."

"Hey lovebirds," Sirius called, as he, James and Anna had begun walking towards the train. "We better hurry if we want to get a good compartment!" Remus and Taylor broke apart, and walked hand in hand after their friends.

It wasn't long after they had settled in that the group was joined by Alice, Frank, Peter, and finally Lily.

"Lily darling, how was your Christmas?" James asked as she entered. "How's our family?"

"Our family?" Lily asked, eyes narrowed.

"Well your family for now I guess, but once were married they'll be mine as well."

"Potter when are you going to get it through your thick head that I do not like you?!"

Anna sighed and closed her eyes. This could be a long train ride. James could Lily riled up so easily. Opening her eyes again, she saw Taylor gesture towards her out the compartment door.

"Well, I'm going to head off to use the ladies' room," Anna announced.

"I'll come with you," Taylor said, and the two girls exited the compartment.

"So," Anna said once the door was fully closed, "what's up?"

"My parents found about Remus."

"What? You've been dating for a year now and you didn't tell your parents?"

"No," Taylor sighed. "I mean they found out about him being a werewolf… when they invited him over for Christmas dinner and I said he couldn't come because of the full moon… and they aren't ok with it."

"Really? Your parents didn't really strike me as the type to care about such stupid prejudices."

"Well they don't really. They just think that someone else—anyone else really, as long as he wasn't a werewolf—would be better for me. They said that, since I've only got a year and a half left of Hogwarts, I should date other guys, rather than being with Remus so long, because when I leave Hogwarts and get married, it cant be to him."

"Why not?"

"They said I'd be cheating myself of ever having a chance at a normal life, because Remus wouldn't be able to hold a job, and who knows if our kids would be werewolves as well? They don't get it though; I really love him Anna, and I care more about being with him than living what my parents consider a 'comfortable life'"

"I know you do," Anna said, "which is why I think you should stay with Remus. Who cares what your parents think?"

"I do. You don't get it, your parents are always so understanding of everything, but mine… they'd be so angry if I went against their advice."

"I'm sure if your parents met Remus and realized what a great guy he is, they'd be more understanding."

"But the next time I'll even be home is summer. That's a long time I'll be going against my family. It'd be so much easier if we just went home for a weekend, but then I'd have to tell Remus about what they think."

"You wouldn't have to. You could just tell Remus your family really wants to meet him. Personally though, I'd tell him the truth. He probably wouldn't take it well, you know how he is, but if you really love him, I think it's important to be honest with him." Taylor bit her lip as she thought about what Anna said, then, slowly, she nodded.

Anna smiled. "So, you and Remus getting hitched in a couple years, huh?" Anna joked. "I call maid of honor!"

Taylor laughed. "I said I didn't want to rule it out as a possibility, that's all." But her cheeks were tinged a light pink. Anna laughed.

"Come on, we should probably get back to our compartment."

The Gryffindor common room was packed and noisy one Saturday in February; everyone was celebrating another Gryffindor quidditch victory. The team had beat Ravenclaw that morning in a very close game. Before the snitch had been caught, the score was 60 to 70, Ravenclaw, but fortunately, Anna had caught the snitch just before Taylor's hand closed around the air where the snitch had been.

"Hey," Sirius said, plopping down on the coach next to Anna, a bottle of fire whisky clutched in his hand. "Have you seen Remus?"

"He and Taylor left right after the game. They're spending the weekend at Taylor's house," Anna replied, then she gestured at his bottle. "Do you really think you should be drinking that?" He shrugged and grinned.

"Try some?"

"No thanks, although I may go try one of those new sodas."

"No don't," Sirius said. "James and I uh… well we…" Sirius was saved from having to explain what exactly he and James had done, when a girl who had taken a sip of the soda screamed as she grew a beaver tail and buck teeth. Everyone laughed, even the victim of the prank, and she quickly changed back to normal.

Anna turned to Sirius, grinning, "It's good to see you two pulling pranks again. They've been pretty sparse this year."

"Yeah well, James didn't want to do anything to upset Lily, but now I think he's starting to give up. Of course he won't stop asking her out, but obviously not pulling pranks or dating other girls isn't helping him, so why deprive himself of such pleasures?"

"Ahh," Anna nodded, "And you?"

"Welll," Sirius dragged out the word, "I knew you didn't mind the pranks, but it's just not as fun without Prongsie."

"And the girl thing?"

"Is it working?"

Anna shrugged, "A bit. You wanna go for a walk? It's too crazy in here!" Sirius agreed, and the two snuck out the portrait hole. The two walked silently along the lake, just enjoying one another's company.

"Hey Anna," Sirius finally broke the silence, "you think you'll ever give me a chance?"

"I don't know."

"Is there anything I can do to make you trust me?"

"I do trust you Sirius. It's just… what if we go out and break up? Then it's not just like I've lost my boyfriend; I've lost my best friend too. And what would everyone else do if we refused to be in each others presence or something? We'd tear the whole group apart. Either that or they'd stop talking to one of us. And you live with me! How would that work out if we end up hating each other? And what if—"

She was cut off by Sirius's lips colliding with hers. He placed one hand on her lower back, while the other ran through her tangled blonde hair. Though surprised at first, Anna didn't push Sirius away. She wrapped her arms around his neck, and her hands too found his hair. He's an awfully good kisser, she thought. After several minutes, Anna broke away from Sirius.

"Shit," he said. "Anna I'm so sorry, I—"

"Can you promise me something?"

Sirius nodded. "Anything."

"Promise me that no matter what we'll always be friends?"

"Of course."

Anna grinned, and gently reached out for his hand. "Then I guess, maybe we can try this."

AN: Yay! They're finally together, but how will it go? Please review!! I didn't get many reviews for the last chapter, so I'm thinking I'll say again that I won't update until I've got at least 7 reviews. This story is on alert and the favorites list of more people than that, so it shouldn't be a problem. Thanks!