Chapter 9: Transformations and Tender Moments.

That evening, Ali cleared away the dinner things just as the clock struck 5 o'clock. Remus got up and they both walked down the hall and to the basement. Sirius and Kat had helped Ali sort the basement so it was practical for Remus. It wasn't much; apart from the carpet and small window, there were some blankets in one corner and a makeshift corner bed. Remus turned to Ali and hugged her.

"I'll see you tomorrow, ok?"

Ali nodded and Remus kissed her hard before going inside. Ali locked the door and performed a string of strengthening and silencing charms. She then grabbed a pre-packed overnight bag and headed next door. Kat answered the door and smiled when she Ali.

"Come on, I'll show you your room for the night" she said with a cheeky wink.

Ali followed her friend upstairs to a room directly above Sirius' and on the same floor as hers. Or so she thought.

"Kat, what did you do to your room? There's nothing here?"

"Ali, come on. Me and Sirius are engaged, do you really expect us to sleep separately?"

Ali smiled and went back to her room to set up her things. Kat went downstairs to join Sirius in the kitchen and was shortly followed by Ali who sat opposite them and tried not to feel too awkward about the fact that Kat was sitting on Sirius' lap and they were kissing.

"Right, I'm going to start dinner. Ali do you want anything or did you eat already?"

"I've eaten thanks"

Kat grinned and began cooking while Sirius stopped reading the paper and set the table with Ali's help. After dinner, Ali went to her room and got ready. Kat checked on her before going to bed.

"Are you ok?"

Ali nodded quickly and busied herself with brushing out her tangled mess of hair.

"Remus will be fine"

"I know"

Kat smiled and went to her own room where Sirius was walking around the room in only underwear. Kat found herself staring and then screaming as Sirius picked her up and swung her around. Kat giggled as she got changed slowly, teasing Sirius, and soon found herself being pinned to the bed and Sirius kissing her along her neck, his finger rubbing against her clit, making Kat moan as she felt her stomach plummet.

"Sirius, not tonight, not when we've got Ali round. God, you are so bad!"

Kat smiled as she pulled on her shorts and gave in to Sirius' kissing. After a while, Kat rolled over, trying to get some sleep and felt Sirius press his body against hers. Kat smiled and rolled her head forward as Sirius kissed the back of her neck. Kat fell asleep and awoke the next morning still in the same position. The clock said it was 10:30 in the morning and she rest her head back on the pillow and was about to go back to sleep when a knock at the door made her open her eyes again.

"Yeah?"

Ali poked her head around the door and told Kat she was leaving to go and help Remus. Ali closed the door and apparated back to her house. She dumped her things on the floor and rushed straight to the basement. She reversed the charms and unlocked the door. Remus had pulled himself onto the made up bed and slowly lifted his head at the sound of the key. He smiled weakly when he saw Ali and wanted nothing more than to fling his arms around her.

"Hey. I missed you last night"

Ali smiled as she conjured up some water and chocolate. Remus slowly ate and drank until some of the colour returned to his face. Ali smiled and worked on his wounds. He had just the one across his shoulder and Ali healed it as far as magic would heal a werewolf wound until all that remained was a baby pink scar.

"I missed you too. Lay down, you're still a bit weak"

Remus rested his head against the pillow and Ali placed her head against his chest, resting her hand on his stomach. His body was warm, even with him only wearing underwear.

"I'm going to go get your potion"

Remus growled, a little bit of the wolf left in him, and grabbed her wrist. Ali was pleased that a little of his strength had returned but she fixed him with a stare that McGonagall had fixed her with so many times.

"Remus, let go. You need your potion"

"Ali don't leave me"

Remus moaned and pulled her back, pressing his lips against her temple and wrapping his arms around her. Ali gave up and retrieved the potion by magic. She helped Remus drink it and the rest of his strength came back almost immediately. He placed gentle kisses along her neck, leaving a tingling sensation where each one was placed. Ali smiled and shuffled around to face his back. She rubbed his shoulders and back to release the stiffness in them, causing Remus to moan in relief.

Ali finished her massage and they both fixed the damage done to the room. Remus got dressed again and they went in search for some breakfast, Remus never letting go of Ali's hand.

"How was it anyway?"

"Pretty average although it had been easier than the last one"

Ali conjured up some food by magic (she wasn't one for cooking much) and they both dug into their breakfast, Remus still holding her hand.