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I do not own Sirius Black, Remus Lupin, or any other character that might show up in the resulting story. They all belong to the lovely J.K. Rowling.

Author's Note;;
So basically my readers make me smile inside. :)
And this chapter is kind of fluff but I thought necessary. Any thoughts on how far into the future you guys would like to see this story go? To graduation, a year past, etc, etc, etc?

Breakfast was somewhat of a silent affair, Remus' post high having worn off now that they were back in the company of their fellow students. Sirius sat close to him, making sure his leg was always touching the others. He wondered if he had said or done something wrong or if this was just Remus being Remus. The four Marauders talked and ate normally otherwise, caught up in the frenzy that seemed to be going around. Despite it being late November, today seemed to be turning out rather warm and many of the students were eager to abandon homework and study time to get outside.

"I'll meet you guys by the lake. I want to get a book," Remus said, nodding to them and heading back towards Gryffindor as James, Peter and Sirius slipped out the doors to the grounds. Peter scurried off to claim their patch of land by the lake and James hung back with Sirius.

"You and Remus doing okay?"

Sirius glanced at him, "Yeah, why?"

James shrugged, "Well, he didn't let you come to the Shack with us last moon and he's just said some funny things to me." Sirius frowned but didn't know what to say.

"I guess it's a werewolf thing," he finally said, "I hope so at least. I think he's waiting for something to happen before he lets me come back."

"Alright then," James said, "I just wanted to make sure you guys were cool." He paused in his walking, shoving his hands into his pockets and looking at Sirius straight on. "You do know that I am actually happy for you two, right? Seriously. Even though my own love life sucks, I'm glad you two have managed to find someone to be happy with, even if it's wit each other." Sirius grinned, making James grin and clap a hand on Sirius' shoulder.

"Thanks," Sirius finally said, "I appreciate that." He did really. Up until now, he had mostly thought that James disapproved of the strange relationship that had emerged from Remus and Sirius. It was nice to know that at least someone in this world was glad for their happiness.

"We should probably find Peter before some first years over throw him and take our spot," James said, shoving his hand back into his pockets and strolling off across the lawn. Sirius laughed and followed after. The sun was deliciously warm on his skin and Remus would soon be sitting on the grass next to him and their friends. The day was looking up despite Remus' slight mood swing.

"You know what's coming up soon?" Sirius said, laying on the grass with his hands folded behind his head.

"Snivellus' funeral?" James smirked, making Sirius chuckle.

"I wish," he said, "No, no. Remus and mine two month anniversary."

"Has it been that long that I've been forced to watch the two of you cuddle and simper all over each other?"

"If I wasn't comfy, I'd get up and punch you for that one."

"Thank you grass," James clasped his hands together in prayer, making Peter giggle.

"I think I ought to do something special," Sirius said, turning his head to look at James.

"For what?" Remus suddenly appeared, making Sirius jump.

"Passing Potions," Sirius said, grinning.

Remus cocked an eyebrow, "It's only November. You have nearly seven more months to go."

"I know but I'm planning ahead," Sirius said, sitting up to drag Remus to the ground next to him. Remus made a rather undignified face and corrected himself before opening his novel. Sirius sighed and rested his head in Remus' lap, earning a smirk from James, a wrinkled nose from Peter and a kiss on the forehead from Remus.

"What are you reading today Rem?" James asked although he was watching Lily across the lake with her friends.

"It's a study on Muggles and their various religious beliefs," Remus replied, eyes hardly leaving the page.

"Thrilling," James mocked.

"It is actually. Particularly the section on witches and warlocks," Remus shrugged, turning a page idly and proceeding to ignore the rest of them. Sirius closed his eyes, listening vaguely to the students, the occasional turn of a page above his head, James muttering to himself about Lily. If this day could last forever, Sirius supposed that would be quite alright with him.