Why? Oh why did this have to happen to ME? –part 6

I apologize ahead of time for any miss spelling of anything relating to the Harry Potter Series. I'm not sure if any of you know this but my favorite couple is James and Lily. It's strange but I have never liked Remus until I suddenly dreamt this story up. I had decided to share this story with the rest of you so I hope you enjoy it.

I would just like to say thanks to the following…

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Echo Uchiha

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Sololight

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By the time I came back inside after getting a bit of fresh air, I went to my room and got dressed. I figured that if I had to go to the party then I was expected to bring a gift. I took Eleanor with me I told my parents that I was getting a gift, they didn't question me further. I arrived in Diagon Alley through Floo powder.

"Well Eleanor what should we do first?"

"Eleanor thinks the Misses should get gifts for her new friends." My smile widened at her response she was absolutely right. All my new friends deserved to get gifts.

"You are absolutely right Eleanor. I know let's just go to every shop and see what we can find, shall we." We went to the closest shop it was a shop that developed pictures. As I looked around I saw some beautiful frames.

"This is perfect I know he will love this." We went to all kinds of shops I had eventually found gifts for everyone except Remus. I wanted to get him something that he would love at the same time it couldn't be something too over the top it would be kind of weird after all. I knew that I couldn't be something as boring as a book or anything too childish like from Zonkos joke shop.

While I was contemplating on what to get him Eleanor had found something she liked. When I noticed that she had stopped following me, I looked back to find her staring at something in a window display. It was a clothing shop that sold outfits for all types of occasion. There was one specific dress that had caught her attention it looked like an old type of dress with pink lace and everything. I have never been a huge fan of pink ruffles but I knew that for her it meant something more. It was rare to see a house elf owning anything remotely new much less extravagant, yes there were a few families who spoiled their elfs' but again those were rare.

Eleanor must have noticed me because she turned to me quickly and began to apologize. Eleanor usually wasn't this jumpy she must have been spending too much time with my parents.

"It's okay Eleanor, I was wondering if you could do me a favor and take these gifts and get them wrapped. I will stay a little longer since I haven't found the last present. I'll meet you back at the house okay." Eleanor just nodded and did what she was told which made me frown. I missed the old Eleanor who would joke around before she did what I asked her to do. It seemed that I have been spending too much time away from home.

Once Eleanor was out of sight I went into the shop and asked for that specific dress in her size. After all it would be ridiculous not to get my best friend a gift. After I left the store with the dress and matching shoes I was going to continue to look around when I saw it. It was an antique shop I knew there was bound to be something I liked in there.

The shop was quiet and a bit dark. My eyes looked around as I walked around in the shop. I stopped when at the corner of my eye caught something. It was a small set that was left in the corner of the shop. The set was absolutely wonderful it was the perfect gift. I knew that Remus would love it.

"See something you like?" I jumped at the sudden voice, I hadn't expected for someone to be standing behind me.

"Actually yes I would like to take that set." I pointed in the direction of the set that I wanted.

"That's a wonderful choice it's a nice artifact found near Italy. It's a priceless set I can assure you. I will wrap it for you." The old man had creeped me out a bit with his mysterious mumbo jumbo. At the moment I didn't care I had found the perfect gift and with spare time.

By the time I had reached home I found all the presents nicely wrapped on my bed. I made sure to send the presents to my friends. The day after the party I found myself thinking about whether or not they would like the presents.

As for the gifts that I had sent I had given Peter an enchanted robe that kept out the cold. For James I sent him a picture with a frame and everything of one of his favorite teams signed by all the players. Sirius on the other hand; I knew would enjoy something much more interesting. Therefore I sent him a small box of enchanted beetles. The beetles could eat through anything they were mainly used for spying I figured Sirius would enjoy it.

As for Snape I sent him a frame that held the photograph that I took of him and Lily. I gave Lily a box full of baked goods. It was rare when I got to visit the small town located west of London. They had the best treats you can't find them anywhere else. Finally for Remus I sent him an enchanted chess board that I had found in the antique shop. The chess board and chess pieces were made of pure white marble and gold encrusted bordering.

I had made sure to send them before Christmas so they could arrive on time. On Christmas morning I found my bedroom window open and on my small sofa I saw a small pile of gifts. To be honest I hadn't expected to receive any gifts I wasn't used to it. I jumped right out of bed I was so excited it was the first time I would get to open a gift. The first one I reached for ended up being from Peter. It was a box full of my favorite chocolates. The next one was from Snape it was a picture of me and Remus. I smiled brightly at the gifts I absolutely loved them. The next gift came from Lily it was a friendship bracelet with a letter. I put the letter aside in order to have something to read later. The next came from both James and Sirius it was a box full of all kinds of stuff from Zonko's joke shop. Along with the box came a photo album.

I flipped it open the first few photographs had Sirius and James waving like crazy. The next had all four of the Marauders along with Mr. Potter causing mayhem. It looked like they had decided to play Quidditch indoors. In the next it had Mrs. Potter giving Mr. Potter a lecture while he preceded to sweet talk her. The other pictures came out pretty much the same they were pictures of all the Marauders with some of the other family members. In most of the pictures that had Remus in them, there was also someone else. It was a girl she seemed only to be a bit younger than us but nonetheless it was a girl. She had a bright smile plastered to her face. She had strange hair that changed throughout the photographs but most of the time it stayed short and pink. I looked at the bottom of the Photograph to read Tonks.

I tried not to think about it maybe it was a distant cousin of James. Either way the album was beautiful I loved it the only thing I would have enjoyed more would have been me attending the event. I decided to just stop thinking negative thought. I then reached for the last gift, Remus's present. When I managed to open the present I saw a small box; it was colored in baby blue as a base color with golden colored designs. It was a beautiful box. At first I thought it was a jewelry box but when I opened it I realized that it wasn't it was something more. The box revealed itself to be a music box. The song it played was nothing short of magical. The box then began to form images of a small orchestra with an unknown couple dancing. The images continued to flicker about it was like a private show.

There were no words to describe how beautiful his gift was. I loved it very much I'm not sure how many times I kept playing it but it didn't matter. I hadn't even noticed Eleanor sitting next to me watching along with me. When the box closed on its own I turned to Eleanor.

"That was beautiful Miss."

"Yes, yes it is." I smiled because of all these gifts were the first gifts I had ever received. Just then I realized that I forgotten to deliver one last gift. I reached for the two boxes that held the dress and shoes. I turned around and handed them to Eleanor.

"Miss for me." She squeaked uncertainly and when I only gave her a warm smile I saw her begin to tear up.

"But I don't deserve such kindness miss I am just a simple-."

"That's enough nonsense, Eleanor take it. It's my gift to you; you're my friend after all." Her small, thin shaking fingers took the packages and preceded to un-wrap them. I couldn't possible explain the joy I felt at seeing her eyes light up with such happiness and gratitude.

"Thank you, thank you, kind miss. Eleanor is so happy thank you so much."

The rest of the days went by rather quickly. I hadn't even noticed that it was time to head back until Eleanor was helping me pack. I really wanted to take Eleanor with me but I knew that it wasn't allowed. I just couldn't leave her here I was afraid of what they would do. When I told Eleanor my thoughts she shook her head and tried to reassure me that she would be alright. She helped me pack and sent me on my way.

I had taken all the gifts with me, well the ones I hadn't already eaten. Either way by the time we all got back to Hogwarts, James and Sirius were practically jumping off the walls with excitement. They had so many plans for possible pranks they couldn't wait to unleash them on unsuspecting victims. I felt sorry for anyone who ended up a victim of their pranks. They were a group to be reckoned with.

The days that followed were full of pranks, fights, detentions and being dragged to the room of requirement. Soon it was the day for our annual trip to Hogsmead I was ecstatic. I had heard that there was a small shop that sold baked goods and that one of their most famous item was their funnel cake. Funnel Cakes were my one true weakness there was nothing that can stop me from having a funnel cake. I could feel my mouth water at the prospect of getting one.

I excitedly threw on a sweater and a pair of brown boots everyone knew that around this time of year it was cold in Hogsmead. There were rumors that the student that were younger than third year might not be allowed to go next year. But they were just rumors after all.

"You ready," it was James along with the rest of the Marauders.

After we had come back James and Sirius had begun questioning me about Remus's gift to me. When I told them they both had gotten quiet and when I asked them if it was a good thing. Sirius responded by telling me that it was a bloody good thing. They had been trying to put me with Remus until I asked them to calm it down a bit. I was afraid that if things continued that Remus would find out and become annoyed. Especially when you have people like Sirius and James who don't know how to be subtle it can only lead to disaster. It was bad enough that Snape and Lily knew I didn't need more people finding out.

"Yeah I'm ready." We all walked together down the path that led to Hogsmead. Down the road Sirius began to taunt James while Peter just added fuel to the fire. The first place we had gone to was Honeydukes where we sat in a small booth. We exchanged stories of what we did during our break. I kept my story short only mentioning how I went to Diagon Alley. After that we made our way across town until we reached the place where the old Haunted Shack lay.

Recently there had been rumors that strange howling could be heard at night. Most people just tried to stay away there were those who said that people had gone missing. Again these were just rumors I wasn't sure besides I wasn't the type of person who believed in ghost stories. Everything was quiet I was going to go and see if the stories held any truth when I heard Sirius's voice.

"So James mind telling us when you're planning on snogging Evans," Sirius asked in his most innocent tone of voice.

"I do not plan on snogging anyone least of all Evans. Besides you're one to talk," James snorted back.

"What is that supposed to mean?"

"From what I can recall wasn't it you who was snogging with my dear cousin."

"Hey she came on me," Sirius held his hands up in mock defense.

"But I thought it was you who kissed her first." Peter always the first to add his two coins into the conversation. Remus and I just watched from a safe distance. I knew they could never really get mad at one another but they did like to get into scuffles.

"You were watching."

"Oh so it's true," James had proceeded to grab a handful of snow. "Do you deny these accusations?"

"Okay I confess but in my defense she shouldn't have been wearing such a short dress." Sirius held up his hands in defense. The moment James threw the snowball at Sirius it seemed that all hell broke loose there were snowballs being thrown from all directions. Remus and I had gone behind a rock when the snowballs began to be thrown.

*Splat*

"Take that Padfoot!"

*Splat*

"You will never defeat me Prongs!"

*Splat*

"Hey who threw that?" It had been Peter who threw it.

*Splat*

It had gone from a small snow ball fight between James and Sirius to a full out war between the five of us. The first one that had gotten themselves involved had been Peter who had seen an opening on Sirius. At hearing them throwing so many snow balls; I couldn't help myself when I saw Remus so serious watching out for any stray snow balls. I'm not sure what had possessed me to do it but I had thrown a small snow ball at Remus.

He looked completely shocked for a few seconds I couldn't help but laugh. None of the others had seen it since the both of us were behind a rock. I didn't stop laughing until I saw him scooping up some snow. I then began to scramble away. I threw a few at James and Sirius while Remus had tried to corner me. I'm not sure how long we had stayed there playing with the snow but we had stopped and hid in our own hiding spots.

It was to quiet I had a few snowballs set up waiting for one of them to throw their own snow ball. What I hadn't noticed was that James, Sirius and Peter had gone off somewhere else. They were still playing but we had separated leaving me alone with Remus. My heart was pounding loudly I hadn't had so much fun in a long time. I was so busy trying to see from behind my hiding place I hadn't noticed that someone had snuck up behind me.

"Forfeit," the words that had been whispered they had made the small hairs at the base of my neck to rise. It was Remus and he was behind me but I didn't want to give up just yet. I could feel him right next to me the only thing I could think to do was smile.

"Never," one moment I had my back facing Remus. In the next he had me facing him with a snow ball that was being used to threaten me into submission.

"Are you sure about that?" I was going to answer yes when I saw his eyes brighten with mischief. There was a small part that said give up but the part that lived for a challenge spoke instead.

"Positive," the moment that word left my mouth he began to tickle me.

"No fair! Hahahaha," I couldn't stop laughing. It wasn't fair that he knew I was ticklish. I curse the day he found out.

"Hahahahahah, no please stop!"

"Do you forfeit?"

"Yes I forfeit hahahaha you win." With all the tickling I had failed to notice that I had let myself drop to the ground until he had stopped. At that moment I was laying down with my back against the snow and Remus's face only centimeters away from mine. My breathing was coming out in short puffs along with his as well. I was looking directly into Remus's eyes, I was frozen in place. He lifted up his hand to cup my face and just when his face began to descend on mine I felt my eyes fluttering close. It felt like everything else had gone completely quiet. It was only just him and me and just when his lips were about to touch mine the spell was broken by Peter's voice.

"Moony! Emily! Where are you?" Both me and Remus stood up quickly and began to brush of the snow that had landed on our robes.

"Over here Peter!" I'm not sure how I found my voice but I had managed to call out to Peter. At the moment I couldn't face Remus otherwise my cheeks would get red. I needed to stay calm I wasn't sure what happened but somehow it felt like I had almost gotten my wish to come true.

"There you are its time to head back." My eyes widened in shock I had completely forgotten to get my funnel cake. So I began to run in the direction of the bakery.

"Wait! Where are you going didn't you hear what I just said?"

"Sorry Peter I forgot that I wanted to get something. I'll catch up don't worry about it." I was just about to leave when Remus's voice stopped me.

"I'll go with her you can go with the rest." I could hear him catch up to me once he was beside me we then went in the direction of the shop.

By the time I had my funnel cake in hand and caught up with the rest the jittery feeling I had in my stomach had calmed down. Remus looked calm like he usually did I was a bit disappointed to see that what happened hadn't affected him. As for me the whole thing had left me flustered and jittery. I decided not to let it bother me and just acted as normal as possible.

After a couple of weeks had passed Remus still hadn't brought it up I began to feel upset. So I went looking for Lily to see if she could help me understand why I was feeling like this. I mean Remus hadn't done anything wrong so it shouldn't be bothering me right. I didn't know what to do. If you're wondering why I hadn't gone to Sirius or James well that's simple:

They are way to blunt about things.

They would most likely ask questions than offer advice.

I wanted a woman's point of view.

I didn't even know what was going on.

When I had finally located Lily let's just say it was not what I had expected. I found her in her usual spot near the back of the Library with Snape playing cards. I had hoped to find Lily alone but I guess how the old saying goes beggars can't be choosers. In others words it was Lily and Snape or no Lily at all. I could only groan at my own misfortune.

After I had finished telling Lily the entire story with Snape listening in I let out a breath and waited for her answer.

"Wow," after waiting for her to elaborate and when she didn't I began to shake her.

"That's all you can say," after Snape had managed to pry me offer her by smacking me with a book Lily proceeded to explain her answer.

"I'm sorry it's just wow. I mean I just expected something I don't know a little less dramatic. Maybe like him giving you a compliment. I just didn't expect this." She closed her eyes and began to think and finally she let out a sigh.

"Okay why were you two on the ground to begin with?" I felt my face turn bright red at her question. The way she had said it made it sound like we had done something inappropriate. Snape on the other hand just snorted and proceeded to answer for me.

"*scoffs*Isn't it obvious that they decided to act like bunnies and couldn't wait to jump each other *smack*." I had thrown him a throw pillow; my face had turned from bright red to tomato red. How dare he speak like that as if it was an everyday occurrence. Lily just blinked while we continued to smack each other with a pillow.

"Okay, well then what did he say after he had been about to kiss you?"

"Absolutely nothing that's why I'm here confused and hungry." Snape snorted at my last words and mumbled under his breath.

"You're always hungry."

"What did you say?"

"I said you're a bottomless pit."

"Why you little-"

*smack*

*pow*

*bang*

"Well what did you say?" I had stopped on my attacks on Snape after those words had left her mouth.

"I uh well I just-."

"Moron," Snape said in an arrogant voice.

"Hey! If I wanted to get insulted then I would ask for it you jerk."

"Emily, have you ever stopped to consider that your carefree attitude, might have given him the impression that you didn't like him." I could only stare at Lily's conclusion I hadn't really thought about that. Now that I look back I had refused to look at him afraid that I would lose my composure and get all flustered.

"Both of you are idiots, you and Lupin." I only gave him a death glare while I tried to absorb all this information.

Ps: I shall be ending the chapter here I hope you enjoyed it.

IMPORTANT Authors note: The next chapter shall be in REMUS's POV so you can understand why he didn't bring it up