Why? Oh why did this have to happen to ME? –part 3

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"As I was saying you win Moony. Most importantly you have every right to know what we have been up to these past few weeks we've…" He had placed a hand to pass it through his hair which is a clear indication of his discomfort. Oh no he is going to say it I can't watch I'm too scared about the outcome. He took a deep breath and let it out…

"Sirius and I have been-."He had been promptly cut off by the presence of someone I least expected to see. Everyone at the table had gotten tense when they had seen her approach all of them locating their own respective wands ready to strike. I wasn't sure why everyone was so tense I mean sure she was a Slytherin but we were in the Great Hall she wouldn't attack us right. While I was contemplating my own internal questions I failed to notice the hostile look she had sent my way.

"Oh my I think something reeks, oh it's only you five I guess that explains the smell. Although you could probably use perfume to cover the smell unfortunately that still not enough to save the rest of the torture of having to see you're faces." The hatred practically dripped from her voice. She didn't even pretend to hide her disgust for them.

"Bellatrix, so the rumors are true you do look uglier up close." She sent her death glare in the direction of Sirius.

"Don't speak to me like we're the same. Look at you the black stain of one of the strongest wizarding family's to ever exist." She had snarled the last words with disdain and hatred towards Sirius. I wasn't sure what exactly was going on. All I could think about is that they didn't seem to like each other very much. When I was about to ask them in order to confirm my suspicions I was cut off by James's words.

"In case you didn't know you're not welcomed here I suggest you leave or I can make you." At his words she directed her look in the direction of James. She had placed a sinister smile I don't know why but I didn't like the look she had sent James. It seemed too evil to be considered as anything remotely normal.

"Potter always the first to defend this pathetic excuse of a wizard if only you had been more like us the Blacks. Oh well I guess it's a waste to think of things that can't be changed." She had sent a coy smile in the direction of James.

"Just tell us what you want so you can be on your way." She then turned her eyes towards Remus. This just made me even more uncomfortable I didn't like the way she was looking at him. The coy smile was then being directed at Remus, I just wanted her to leave. Remus just returned her look not even backing down from the underlying threat in her eyes.

"Always the reasonable one of the group I see, you haven't changed much have you Lupin. I just came to confirm something with my own eyes." She replied coyly, at her words everyone seemed to turn a bit stiff the only that hadn't been affected was Remus. He was always the calmer one of the group.

"Oh what might that be?" It didn't sound like he was really asking it was more like he wanted to confirm something. I was just completely confused as to what was going on. At his words she had turned her eyes in my direction. In response I began to look around me to find out what she was looking at. I couldn't find what she was looking at I wanted to ask but again I was cut off but this time by Bellatrix.

"Oh I just I heard a few things here and there that the Marauders had found something new to play with. I just wanted to see for myself if this new interest of yours was worth anything I have to say I'm quite disappointed." I wasn't exactly sure what happened since I still can't find what she had been looking at. Unfortunately everyone else seemed to know what she was talking about and had reacted rather violently. The one that had surprised me the most had been Remus.

One moment they were just standing there sizing each other up. In the next both James and Sirius had blocked my view of Bellatrix while Remus had sprung up from his seat and had his wand directed right at her along with Sirius and James. Wormtail on the other hand looked just as confused as me.

Apparently their actions had caused the smile on Bellatrix face to widen.

"I think it's time that you left, Bellatrix." I hadn't noticed that I had stopped breathing from all the tension in the air until Remus sooth voice had calmed me down a bit.

"You're probably right I already got what I came for. I guess I'll be seeing you around right Thompson." I wasn't sure how to respond to that I wasn't even aware that she knew my name. So I just gave an unsure reply.

"Sure I guess." I don't think that was the right response since her smile only increased further. I felt like I was being suffocated from all of the tension in the air. Once she had left I had released the air I had been holding in.

I can still remember that confrontation like if it was imprinted into my mind. After that day I had seemed to find at least one Marauder everywhere I went. I have yet to confirm if this is just a coincidence either way I don't like being constantly caught off guard. Not to mention that James's lessons hadn't stopped even though we had almost been caught by Remus. The last lessons where the worst I think my hatred for both Sirius and James had only increased.

"Ok I think it's time for your last lessons." I was seated at a table with an empty plate in front of me and with the regular utensils on the side.

"Um guys don't you two think we should just stop I mean isn't Remus already suspicious." I was just a little worried ok scratch that I was terrified. I did not want to confront Remus again. I don't think I could handle him looking at me with hatred or worse disapproval.

"Don't worry he's more preoccupied with something else at the moment. Anyways today you we will be teaching you proper etiquette." I wasn't sure if I should be thankful or pissed at the implication that I didn't know how to eat properly.

"I know how to eat."

"Rule number 1: Stop sulking."

"I'm not sulking I'm just annoyed." Ok so what if I was sulking they didn't have to insult me. I know they are just trying to help but this was just a low blow to my pride.

"Ok now I'm going to place this in front of you so I want you to eat like a lady." I just glared hatefully at them and began to cut a piece of my steak. When Sirius's hand stopped part of me wanted to bite his hand out of the way so I could eat. Didn't they know how much I love food they should not under any circumstances get in the way of me and my food.

"Wrong you're supposed to let the guy cut and feed you." I had received disapproving looks from the two of them. I was not happy they had taken me away during lunch with the excuse of a professor needing some help. Remus hadn't seemed completely convinced but for some reason the moment Bellatrix had entered the Great Hall; he had forced me into their direction. I wanted to protest since I was soo hungry.

"Oh yeah and what if I just use this fork instead to get rid of two wizards that have been depriving me of my precious food." Apparently neither had seemed to hear my threat when they continued to remove the plate in front of me to replace it with a bigger plate full of desserts. My eyes lighted up at all the precious sweets that were being presented in front of me. As my hand was reaching for the nearest dessert my hand had been smacked right of the way.

"No bad Emily." I wanted to kill them all I could do was sooth my hand as I pouted. I wanted to jinx them until next Wednesday. I had to remind myself that they were just trying to help. I just needed to stay calm and breathe in and out I-

James had grabbed the pastry I had been about to get and was now munching on it. "You can't just grab sweets girls are not supposed to eat these you are supposed to like salad-." I had cut him off from his sexist speech as I promptly tackled him to the ground with my hands around his throat.

"*cough* Sirius help *ugh* me." All I could see was red how dare he eat in front of me and deny me from eating any.

"Emily I think you skipped a step you're only supposed to jump on the guy on the third date."

If you're wondering whether I murdered James or not I didn't so any fans out there can rest assured he made it out alive. I had let him go when he had stuffed the pastry into my mouth. I had almost chocked but I was happy it was worth it. After that day we spent two more days working on my so called etiquette when they had decided that I was done. Which brings me to my current predicament since I had finished with my lessons they assumed it was time for step two of the plan.

I know I had initially liked stepped two but I hadn't really thought about it much. Step two was to go on a date with Remus without him knowing it was an actual date. To say that I was only a little freaked out would be a huge understatement there was absolutely no way that I was prepared for this.

That is why at the moment I was trying my hardest in avoiding both James and Sirius. I had made sure to cover my tracks there was no way in hell that they would find me. I had made sure not to tell anyone where I was going. I can safely hide out here in one of the empty wings of the castle without anyone finding me.

My body had slumped down against one of the farthest walls and I was about to close my eyes when I heard the door open.

"There you are Emily. What are you doing up here anyways?" I could only stare in absolute horror as I saw both James and Sirius standing right in front of me.

"How- I don't – who-I?" I know that I'm not making much sense but come on there was no way they had found me this fast.

"What are talking about? Don't tell me you were trying to hide from us did you forget we have the Marauders map." I had promptly smacked myself on the forehead for that one. I had completely forgotten about the stupid map. Oh why did Remus have to be so smart! It should be illegal for someone so handsome to be that smart.

They didn't wait for my answer as they began to drag me from the room and take me towards the room of requirement. After they had so called picked the perfect outfit which to be honest I didn't hate. They had given me a nice jean skirt that was decent with a pair of flats along with a plain yellow T-shirt. It was pretty comfortable I was just a little worried that I looked too simple. Then James and Sirius helped me put my hair in a high ponytail with small strands framing my face. After they had finished they had began to drag me out into the grounds not many people where out since it was a bit chilly outside considering that it was the beginning of fall.

I had looked out onto the grounds and I could see Remus sitting under the shade of a tree while he helped Peter with his homework. Just by looking at him I could feel my stomach turn into knots. What I really wanted to do was run back inside but both James and Sirius where preventing me from doing so. By the time we had reached them my palms where already beginning to sweat.

"Hello Moony, Wormtail." At James and Sirius's words both Remus and Wormtail nodded in acknowledgement.

"Hello Emily." My cheeks began to turn red at the attention Remus was giving me.

"Hi Remus, Peter." I turned to Peter to try to calm the blush that had spread across my cheeks.

"Hey" Peter didn't even look up from his parchment he seemed to be having a lot of trouble with his potions essay.

"Hey Wormtail if you want you can read my essay if you're still having trouble." Peter's face had lightened up at James's offer since he was still having trouble understanding Remus's essay.

"Really thanks."

"No problem come we can do it now to get it over with." With that both James and Peter had left leaving only the three of us.

"That reminds me I haven't finished mine darn it." Sirius had begun to silently curse although I don't blame since it was due first thing in the morning.

"I don't see why you're so surprised considering that you tend to always leave things at the last moment." Remus replied with a knowing smile on his face.

"Oh really Moony I will have you know that I am a very responsible person." At this statement all three of us had ended up laughing.

"Fine you win Moony you're right I do leave things at the last moment but that's only because I find a small thrill of having so little time." With that last comment Sirius had disappeared along with the other two into the castle leaving me completely alone with Remus.

"You can sit down if you want." The smile that Remus had sent my way had almost caused my knees to buckle. I had completely forgotten that I had been standing the entire time. I then slowly went and sat down next to Remus with enough space between us. We just sat there for a moment when I became curious as to what Remus was reading. Being the nosy person I am I tried to read over his shoulder I didn't know that he had noticed until he spoke.

"I was trying to see if it was possible to create away to store things into smaller container so that it can be easier to carry around." He had turned his head to the side to look at me I could feel the blush of embarrassment at being caught begin to color my cheeks.

"Sorry I didn't mean to be nosy." He just smiled at my reaction.

"There's nothing to be sorry about being curious is not a bad thing would you like to read it." My face had lightened up at his offer I was so glad that he wasn't mad about me being nosy. I quickly accepted his offer and began to read from the beginning. I had to admit the idea of being able to store things in smaller compartments would be a life saver.

I was so entranced with the book I had failed to notice how Remus had been reading over my shoulder the entire time.

"It's interesting the theories they put I was thinking of trying a few I know Sirius would love that the most." My heart nearly jumped out my chest when I had felt him speak quietly into my ear. I had jumped so fast that I didn't have enough time to find my balance which had caused me to fall into a pile of leaves with the book on my head. I was beyond mortified for a moment I seriously considered changing my name and changing schools. That was when I heard a small chuckle coming in the direction of Remus. I had turned to see if my ears where betraying me but right in front of me I saw Remus laughing. I felt my cheeks turn even redder.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to startle you are you ok?" He had gotten up and offered me a hand to help me stand up. I don't know how long I had just stood there starting at his laughing face he just looked so happy. I was just too shocked most of the time he looked so worn out and so much older. I was just so used to him being serious all the time I hadn't expected him to laugh so whole heartedly. I won't lie I had seen him laugh before but not like this.

That's when I saw his hand reach out towards me I was still in shock that I didn't even bother to move. He then took something from my hair and retracted his hand. When I saw what he had taken from my hair I felt my cheeks grow warmer there had been a leaf stuck in my hair. So much for James's lessons on being graceful I obviously learned nothing. When I finally was able to snap out of it I didn't realize what I said until I had already said it.

"Yeah I'm fine I just need food!" I could practically hear both Sirius and James's lectures on what I had just said. I was under no circumstances supposed to mention food in front of Remus…

"I don't understand why I'm not allowed to mention food in front of Remus." I replied as calmly as possible.

"Need we remind you that you almost choked me to death for a pastry!" He practically yelled into my face.

"That was in no way my fault you shouldn't have eaten in front of me." I huffed back in defiance.

"Oh really what about that time you almost bit my hand off or the time you tackled that girl for taking the last cupcake." My face had reddened in embarrassment it was true I had hoped they would let me forget that small little episode. It didn't seem like that was going to happen anytime soon.

I promptly flinched at the memory. "We can go into the Castle I'm sure I have some treats in the dorm since I doubt it's time for dinner yet." He looked like he was trying to think of some way to help me get what I wanted. Remembering the yelling I received from both Sirius and James I began to panic.

"No! I mean what I meant was maybe I just need to walk around a bit. Maybe sitting down for so long made me a little disoriented." He didn't seem completely convinced but he complied either way and led me to walk around the lake.

"So do you mind telling me what you three have been up to these past few days?" I became completely stiff at his question I wasn't sure what to do since I didn't have James or Sirius to help me this time around. I was afraid to face him what was I going to say. I could see him look at me curiously waiting for me to answer. I had to say something quick but what I took a deep breath in and decided that saying part of the truth was ok.

"They have been giving me lessons on how to be a girl." I replied in a small voice I hunched my shoulders and waited for some form of verbal attack but none came.

"Oh is that so odd I didn't know Sirius liked to get in touch with his feminine side." He had laughed again at his own statement. I then realized that what I said probably sounded a bit weird. I blushed again for the hundredth time that afternoon. This was getting ridiculous couldn't I just control my emotions for one night.

"It's not what you think they were just trying to help me." I quickly replied hoping that could better explain what I had meant with my previous statement.

"Is that why you're wearing this outfit." I could see the mirth twinkling in his blue eyes. That just made me become more embarrassed I wasn't sure how to answer that. Although it didn't seem like I had to.

"Regardless I think you look really nice. We should probably start heading off to the castle it's probably dinner time and I'm sure you must be hungry." He had sent me one last smile that had my heart thumping like crazy. I couldn't trust myself to answer so I just followed him into the castle.

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