10.50, Still Beside the Slightly Red Remus, Advanced Potions Almost Over

If I had a galleon for every time Remus blushed, I'd be rich, I think...

10.51

Blimey-- I'm capable of thought? Haha. Amusing myself again. Don't you get it? "I'd be rich, I think" Oh Merlin. I think I am having one of those "natural high" moments. Whatever that means. Lily's barmy sister, Petunia, used the phrase when I visited. She wasn't terribly nice... Come to think of it, who would name their child such a crap name? Pe-tuuu-niiii-ah.

10.52

Ni! She has "ni" in her name! Merlin bless her!!

12.17, Great Hall, Filling Stomach with Lunchtime Treats

I apologised to Lily about causing such a "scene," as she called it, in Potions. Although it was quite a laugh! I think she muttered something about regretting showing me whatever it was called.

12.32, Gryffindor Common Room

Finished lunch early and decided to have a lie-down on the couch that I never actually get to enjoy. I'm feeling sleepy now...

12.59, Ancient Runes, Next to Bridget, Awaiting Class to Commence

I bet you thought I fell asleep. Well, I didn't. I simply lounged about for approximately 15 minutes. I resisted the urge to sleep. But I feel quite energized now and ready to do some decoding!

1.09

I have just been partnered with Mr. Lupin for a partner-decoding in-class assignment. Which is alright, I suppose. So long as he actually stays awake today, unlike last time.

1.32, Finished with Decoding, Time to Converse

Hello.

Hey Remus!

You're very cheery. Normally you're exhausted after lunch.

Well, I had a small lay-down in the Common Room before coming to class and I am now refreshed!

... I think you may have issues.

Oh, yes. I know. My mum feels the need to make long, detailed lists about my issues. Does your mum do that?

No... Are you joking? Your mum doesn't really make lists, does she?

Actually, I think she does. I found one once.

I'm sorry.

Don't be! It isn't your fault. Want to know what was on the top of the list?

Not really...

Of course you do! Anyway, here it is: Lacks a proper relationship with a male.

... Are you serious?

No, but your friend is. Haha!

I know you would like to believe that I found that funny, but I honestly didn't. Still, was that really at the top of her list?

I'm sorry that we don't always share the same sense of humour. And, yes, it truly was "Numero Uno," as the Italians say!

What does she mean, do you suppose? You're mates with me and James. And Sirius too.

She doesn't mean a mate-y mate type relationship. She means a real relationship. You know, with the whole boyfriend thing and the snogging and all that other whatnot.

Ah.

... Man of few words, eh?

Well, what do you expect me to say to that? I thought you had a boyfriend last year...?

No. That was a well plotted-out rumour... Or not. But, either way you toss it, no boyfriend here.

Oh... But Sirius and James and other people always said you were sneaking off to the Library to go study with whoever it was.

... Are you really that thick?

No, I'm not. I'm just curious.

I think, for once, Sirius and James managed to pull one o'er your eyes, Remus!

What are you going on about?

It was you I was "sneaking off" to study with last year, remember? We studied all the time together before OWLs.

1.45

He's still blushing... Oh yes, I'd be quite the rich witch. (Try saying that ten times fast!)

1.47

I could be featured in that Witch Weekly column, er, what's it called? Lifestyles of the Rich and... Erm, well... For me, they'd especially rename the column "Lifestyles of the Rich and Hilarious."

8.26, Gryffindor Common Room, Stomach Completely Satisfied

So, I was trying to read, when Sirius came bounding over and just sat on me. Asked if I was going to Hogsmeade next weekend. Obviously, I'm not because Remus and I are hunting for the Shrine, but I couldn't tell him that. So I told him I was planning on it. And he asked if I'd like to come with him, since I'm "going alone." (He just made that assumption on his own.) Much lying ensued and I told him I was already going with someone and didn't want to be seen with the King of Prats in such a pleasant place as Hogsmeade.

8.31

Now he's sulking. I can almost see the little rain cloud above his head.

8.32

Wait, I can see the little rain cloud over his head! And it's about to start pouring rain over his perfect hair...

8.34

He's getting drenched will torrential downpour.

8.35

Rain, rain, go away, come again another day... Ahahaha.

8.36, Impressing Self with Skills

I'm better at Charms than I thought! I must tell Lily that I managed to conjure a rain cloud and that I also made it relieve itself over Sirius' head.

5th of September, 7.01, Great Hall, Breakfast Time, Next to Remus, Across from James

Breakfast with the Marauders. Joy. They are quite funny, though. I'm now privy to their plans to sabotage Snivillus (as they so lovingly call Severus Snape). I have yet to be officially initiated into the exclusive group, but I have a feeling, whatever the initiation is, it'll either involve pranking or snogging.

7.04

Oh, right. I forgot to mention why snogging would be part of the initiation. Black's convinced himself that we're going to Hogsmeade together, though I clearly remember rejecting him last night. He quickly "forgave" me for the rain cloud incident, even though I didn't apologise. But, the snogging. James warned me that Sirius fancies a snog with me. A great, huge snog.

7.05

And I don't want to snog him. Seriously, I don't want Sirius Black to be my first snog-ee! How crap would that be?

7.06

... "Seriously"... "Sirius"... "Sirius-ly"... That's quite hilarious, that right there.

7.07

The thought of snogging Sirius is distressing me now. I can't even properly enjoy my breakfast or the fact that I'm not stuck sitting next to Peter!

7.08

I'm going to consult Remus on the matter...

As soon as he manages to swallow the huge piece of toast he just shoved into his mouth.

7.10

I have no idea how you didn't choke on that piece of toast...

To put it into terms you would understand: I have skill.

Don't steal my phrases, Mr. Lupin!

Alright.

Right, the point of this silent exchange: I'm quite distressed about Sirius wanting to snog me.

So I've read...

Who gave you permission to just read whatever you want?

Don't know.

Oh well. So, does he really want to snog me, or was James just being a prat?

Well...

Remus, tell me!

He does.

... That's not good, though!

I thought you'd be ecstatic.

You've got to be joking. I don't care for Black in that way. In fact, I hardly care for the bloke at all!

Most girls would be delighted.

I'm not most girls, now am I?

I know you're not, I'm just saying...

If you were a girl, would you want your first snog to be with Sirius?

Firstly, I'm not going to even answer that question since it's wrong in so many different ways. And, secondly, what do you mean "first snog"?

... Remus, in the time that you have known me, which is about six years, have you ever seen me in a relationship?

Not really, no.

Exactly. So, in that case, how d'you propose that I have snogged someone before?

I don't really know... But I didn't even mean the question like that! I just meant that I couldn't believe you haven't, well, you know...

Snogged? Been kissed? Nope, I have not. Ask the gang. They know all about my woes.

In that case, I'll advise Sirius against chasing after you.

Great! Wait- were you advising him to chase after me before this conversation?

No, James was. Though once he hears this news, he'll advise Sirius against it also.

I'm not sure whether to thank you or smack you upside the head.

I'd prefer to just be thanked, if I have any say in the matter.

10.51, En Route to Charms

Everyone admires me now. People keep yelling at me, "Oi, Reynolds/Elizabeth/Lizzie, FETCHEZ LA VACHE!" Apparently, it's the new phrase that people just can't stop saying! Not that I blame them at all, it is quite fun to shout.

10.55, Caught Up with Lily, Still En Route to Charms Classroom

Especially if you are saying it for no apparent reason at all!

11.38, Charms, Not Paying Attention Due to Loud Stomach Growling

So hungry... Potter came up to me right before class began and asked if I really hadn't been snogged before. I suppose I trust him to some degree and I confirmed what Remus had told him.

Ooh, a note! ... From Potter. My special day, I assure you (with no sarcasm dripping from those words at all).

11.40

It says, "I know someone who wants to snog you." Right. Like anyone besides Sirius wants to. (That's what I wrote back to him, though not in those exact words.)

11.42

He wrote back... "It's not Sirius."

11.43

Oh Merlin, help me!

11.44

What if James is just making it up?

11.45

No, he wouldn't just come up with something like that... He isn't that smart.

11.46

Who could it be? Who could it be? Who could it be? Who could it bloody be?!

12.13, Great Hall, Lunch

Discussing possible blokes. So far, there's Black. (Anne's suggestion- she thinks James is just lying about there being someone else.) And then Remus. (Two votes for him being the one from Lily and Bridget.)

12.15

Lily- why do you think it's Remus? (I'm documenting this important conversation!)

Because, of all the Marauders, you two always seem to be off in your own little worlds together. Then there was last year when you two kept studying with each other. Everyone knew that wherever one was, the other would surely be studying. Plus, I don't think anyone has ever heard him say anything against you. Which has got to be a good thing, because you are easily the craziest witch I've ever met.

Alright, so there's Lily's opinion. Crap opinion, if I do say so myself.

12.19

Bridge, why do you think that the potential snog-ee wannabe is Mr. Lupin?

You two spend an awful lot of time together, is all. And you ought to see the way he looks at you sometimes. It's like in the movies... Wait, you don't know what movies are, do you? Let's see, erm... It's like in those plays you go to with your family. Where the bloke secretly longs for the girl, and the girl longs for the boy, but both are too thick to do anything about it! And you two always seem to be sitting with each other or partnered up. It's as if Fate is telling you to make with the Magic of Love and snog already!

... Lovely opinion there, Bridgey-Widgey.

Wait! Can I add something else?

Sure.

Loads of people think you two should be together.

You know I don't care about what other people think about me, don't you?

I know. Are you going to ask Anne's opinion?

No, because she doesn't trust James and just thinks that it is Sirius. In which case, we already know he desires me.

Oh, alright then. Toodles!

12.33, Heading to Divination

It just can't be Remus. I mean, he's easily the best male friend I have! So, it just can't be him!

1.32, In Divination, Glaring Beyond the Crystal Ball at Bridget

Bridget just told the professor that she'd seen my future, and that I was holding hands with Remus Lupin.

1.33

I failed to mention that Bridget got congratulated on such a clear description of what was to come.

1.35

The only way to find out is to ask Sirius or James. That's what I'll do.

1.36

But it'll have to be James, because Sirius may just try to snog me...

1.37

But what if he doesn't tell me anything helpful? Who do I go to then?

1.38

... I could just ask Remus about it.

1.39

What am I thinking? That would be the worst thing I could possibly do!

7.36, Lounging in the Gryffindor Common Room

I can't believe I'm going to ask James... Someone must've used the Imperius Curse on me...

7.42, Just Stalked Up Stairs to Dormitory, Sitting on Bed

What a prat! So, I asked James in a very, very casual way who this other snog-ee was. He said, and I quote, "Sorry, Lizabeth, sworn to secrecy."

7.44

I can't believe him. Dangling made-up information in front of my face like that.

7.46

I still don't know if he just made it up, though...

7.48

I suppose he really could've been telling the truth.

8.16, Still on Bed

I've decided that it can't possibly be Remus. He's just a friend and he thinks of me in a completely mate-type way.

8.33

At least that burden has been lifted from my shoulders.

8.34

I am just going to forget the whole "Remus Love Theory" (as Bridget and Lily have dubbed it).

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Well, there's chapter four! I hope you enjoyed it. And I'm glad that people have liked the story so far! (I didn't disappoint with this chapter, did I?) Continue to keep reviewing and such as it's great! Anyways, the Harry Potter Universe belongs to the brilliant mind of Jo Rowling. "Ni" and "Fetchez la vache" belongs to the equally brilliant minds of Monty Python. I'll try to update soon, but life is getting hectic and such. Until next time, cheers and love.