Author's Note; I know. I am so sorry. My life has been extremely hectic at the moment and I just haven't found the time to sit down and write. However last night I was struck with inspiration, and decided to take some time out today to get some writing done. Hopefully I will get some work done on Fix You, as well.

Disclaimer; I still, do not own any right to Harry Potter.

Chapter Two

"Perfect," Lyra thought to herself. Not only had Remus seen Jameson trying to tear a piece of her shoulder off, but he had witnessed him smacking her in the face. The shoulder squeezing she could talk her way out of, but how on earth was she supposed to explain away a direct hit to the face?

As she heard the class bells chime, Lyra realized she had to start making her way to the dungeons for Advanced Potions. Slughorn was exactly what she didn't need right now. Not to mention Remus was likely to be taking the same class. Hopefully she would be able to avoid him until after dinner. By then, she'd probably be able to think of something to explain Jameson's behavior towards her.

Before she knew it, her feet had led her to the dungeons. Ten minutes early.

"Hey Lyra."

Of course. Of bloody course. Remus Lupin would be ten minutes early to class.

"Hello Remus." Lyra was not prepared for this encounter. She was silently praying to Merlin he wouldn't bring it up.

"Listen, I want to apologize for what happened earlier. It really isn't my place to pry into your personal life. We're hardly even friends. Of course, if you were to ever need somebody to talk to, I'll always have an ear to listen…"

"Thank you, Remus. That's very kind of you. But there really is nothing to talk about. Just a small misunderstanding." Lyra said with a small smile.

Remus looked into Lyra's eyes, as if searching for some answers to his unasked questions. She's just so beautiful, Remus thought to himself, and so kind. How could anyone mistreat someone so…. Perfect?

His thoughts were interrupted by a rowdy Sirius and James coming down the staircase.

"Lyra, can't give our poor Moony a break? You kept him cooped up in that library for two whole class periods! Don't you have a life outside of school work?" Sirius teased.

"Oh, I'm terribly sorry Sirius! How completely horrid of me. I mean, Merlin, what was I thinking. Using my time wisely to get a head start on a complex, semester long assignment. No, no we should have been pulling pranks! Or perhaps swapping saliva with our flavors of the week! Sirius, my dear cousin, I don't know where I went wrong. Please, save me from myself." Lyra didn't meant to explode on Sirius like that, she was just having a bad day. She could tell by the looks on everyones' faces, she had caused quite the scene.

No one even had time to respond, because Slughorn had called everyone into class.

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"Did you see Lyra's little meltdown? Godric what's was up with that? She had to know I was just taking the mickey out of her. Our whole relationship has been that way. Its like our thing." Sirius stated as the Maraurders sat down in The Great Hall for dinner.

Sirius and James continued with their discussion about the events from earlier today as Remus' eyes drifted towards the Ravenclaw table. As he scanned the table, he realized Lyra was nowhere in sight. Probably in the library already, Remus thought to himself.

"Right Moony?" Asked Sirius.

"I'm sorry, what was that Pads?"

"I said, I bet she just needs a good shag. That's why she had that little freak out today. Hasn't had enough alone time with Goldstien." Sirius said with a barking laugh.

"You know, funny thing is Pads, I don't think that's it. I'm pretty sure I overheard Goldstien talking to Greg Corner about Lyra not "giving it up". She's probably still a virgin." James said.

"I really don't think this is something we should be discussing guys."

"Moony, since when do you have an issues talking about girls? No, Moons, you don't fancy my cousin do you? Good Godric, don't even go there. I mean, she's a lot like Andy, but she's not going against my Uncle Cygnus. She's marrying Goldstien. She's too much of a Daddy's girl not too."

"Thanks for the concern Sirius, but no worries mate, its not even like that. But I do have to get going. I told Lyra I'd meet her in the library to work on our Charms project, and by the looks of it, I'm already late. I'll just catch you guys later."

And with some fleeting waves good bye to his friends, Remus left for the library.

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"Get up Lyra." Said a stern voice.

"Jameson, there are people in the library, and Remus is meeting me here shortly. Whatever it is, can we please discuss it later?" Lyra pleaded.

"I will not say it again Lyra," he said as he took hold of her arm, "Get up!" He said yanking her out of her chair and all but dragged her behind the stacks.

Before she even had a moment to speak, his hand connected with her face, "When I tell you to do something you do it the first time I say it, do you understand me Lyra?" All she could do was nod her head yes. "Now, darling, why weren't you present at dinner? I've hardly seen you at all today." Jameson said arrogance present in his voice.

"I'm sorry Jameson. I just really wanted to get some extra time in the library to work on this Charms project. Creating a charm is no small feat, and I just want to devout as much of my time to it as possible. You know how much I care about my grades." She was fishing, sure, but she needed him to calm down before Remus showed up. She also didn't fancy getting hit again.

He sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose, "Yes, well. In the future, remember that you need to be sure to make time for me, alright?" Once again, Lyra just nodded. "Good, I'll see you after your rounds." He gave her a small kiss, and left the library.

"How could I let it come to this?" Lyra asked herself.

Author's Note

Yes, I know it really short. But I'm really tired. Hopefully I will be able to post a nice long chapter soon.

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