Remus couldn't help but laugh as he watched Teddy plop down onto the coach and start sobbing hysterically. Teddy rarely cried, even when he was an infant, and usually stuck to changing his appearance slightly and then locking himself up in his room.

But now, he was so anxious he couldn't stop himself from crying. Remus gathered Teddy in his arms and shushed him. "Teddy please...You don't have to cry. Today is supposed to be a happy day."

Teddy buried his face in his father's chest. He sniffed loudly and took a deep breath. "I know. But I'm so happy! You guys are finally getting married, and you-and...Stop laughing at me!" The boy's brown hair turned a dark blue as he began to cry harder.

Remus smiled and kissed the top of his head. "Why don't we sit down and calm down. Okay? I'll tell you a story."

Teddy perked up and wiped his cheeks with his sleeve. "Okay. But I want to know about when you first met. You've never told me that story."

Remus bit back a smile at his son's change in emotion. He ruffled his hair and sat down on the puffy couch. "Well...We met when we were eleven.."

September 1st 1974

Remus' mother didn't so much as give him a 'see you next year' when she dropped him off in front of the platform. She patted his shoulder and left him to go through the wall. He got on the train as soon as he could and found an empty apartment to himself.

He quietly settled himself and took his Defense book out. Though he had read it several times before, he wanted to make sure he was truly immersed in each of his subjects. He would forever be grateful to Dumbledore for allowing him to come to Hogwarts. Werewolves weren't exactly seen as safe enough to attend school.

He heard a kid scream outside and he looked to see a group of girls chasing each other. He smiled and he suddenly focused on a mother and her son hugging each other. He felt a twinge of jealousy at the affection. Ever since his accident his parents seemed to distance themselves from him. They didn't love him as much as they used to.

Suddenly a boy jumped into his compartment. He didn't notice Remus as he settled himself, kicking his feet up on the seat and leaning back against the seat. The boy jumped slightly when he saw Remus, "Oh hello! I don't mean to intrude, is this spot taken?"

Remus shook his head and watched as the other man fell into a trance. Remus took the time to inspect him. He was clearly a pureblood. No one naturally looked like this. High cheek bones, tall, handsome. Remus flushed. He knew he liked boys, he always had. But he also knew a man like this would never like him. The other boy snapped him out of his thoughts by repeating his question.

"I said you could sit there. I don't mind," Remus said, shrugging and turning back to his book. He didn't want to get too involved. He knew how purebloods felt about others.

Sirius paused for a while before grinning again. "Okay good...I'm Sirius Black by the way."

Remus flushed, "Black? Um...I'm Remus Lupin." He relaxed a bit when he realized this man wouldn't hurt him. He was definitely different than he imagined a Black to be

They were saved from the silence when a wild man jumped into their compartment. He slammed it shut and pressed himself against it. Remus watched as a girl stomped outside sporting rainbow hair. The wild man grinned and sat right beside him. "Sorry lads! I needed a hiding spot, I just needed to test my new spell out but the girl freaked out. Honestly, its only temporary!"

Remus smiled at this and listened to them exchange introductions. He was well aware of the Potters and their fame in the wizarding world. He couldn't believe that the two boys were sitting with him! He listened to their plan and bit his lip when Sirius asked him to join.

He didn't want to get into trouble on the first day but he nodded anyway. "Sure. I've never done magic before. But I'll try it out."

He took his wand out when James asked them to and they began to work. Detention was worth it all.

March 18th, 1974

Remus never got around into telling his friends about his transformations. He told them that he had an illness and needed medicine every month. He knew Sirius was interested on finding out why his friend was so little but he never did say anything. And Remus was a bit relieved because of it.

That day, they decided to all take a break from school. Remus had woken up feeling a strong pull in his belly and knew that his transformation would be hard that night.

He thoughtfully watched his friends play card games in the middle of the dorm and leaned back against the bed. He set his chocolate down and bit his lip. "You guys don't have to do this you know. I'm okay by myself."

To his surprise Peter was the one who spoke first. Remus always knew the boy had it in him. "Remus, you know you aren't. We're here for you and we would never abandon you. Not at times at this."

Remus watched as James wrapped his arm around Peter affectionately. "He's right. Besides yo know we'd never leave. No matter how much you resent it."

Remus looked at Sirius who was looking at him intently. He cuddled back into the table, "Thanks guys. I really appreciate it...You have no idea."

Remus didn't remember that transformation. He remembered being taken to the infirmary and Sirius running in. Sirius looked like a madman as he grabbed Remus gently by the arms. Remus looked at him and knew that he had seen him as a werewolf. "Sirius...Please don't hate me. I'm sorry...I'm a monster!"

He would never forget Sirius' lanky arms wrapping around him and the feeling of his chest pressed against his bleeding one. His words felt comforting and it was then that he knew for sure that he was in love with his friend.

The other half of their group walked in and Remus couldn't help but agree with their silly remark. "Mates for life."

Life wasn't very long at all.

December 25th, 1976

Remus decided to lock himself up in his room. He couldn't stand the way girls through themselves at Sirius. It was awfully trashy. Didn't they understand Sirius was his? He finished his potions essay and was about to edit when Sirius let himself in and plopped right onto his books. "Reeemus! Stop doing homework for once and do something fun!"

Remus rolled his eyes teasingly at him. "I want to be done before new years. Some people don't like to be rushing the day before school starts."

Sirius pouted cutely, "Hey! That's not true at all!" Remus laughed softly and pulled his books out from under him. "You know how lonely I get when James and Peter aren't here. You should hang out with me outside! Or we can sneak into Hogsmede!"

Remus sighed and closed his book. "Alright Alright. Let's go on a walk then. Maybe we can get some of that energy out."

He got up and went to his trunk. He bent over to grab his cloak before swinging it over shoulders. He turned and saw that Sirius was looking at him lustfully. Remus bit his lip and coughed slighty. "Um lets go then.."

Remus didn't dare say a word on the way to the greenhouses. He noticed that Sirius was walking with some space in between them. Usually he'd brush their shoulders together and stay close to Remus. But after catching Sirius checking him out, he knew the boy wouldn't want to make things worse.

Remus went inside of the greenhouse and blew on his hands. He went to the back of the room and sat on the bench. Sirius sat down beside him and sighed. "So...Whatcha wanna do later? We could do a mini prank. The castle is kind of getting boring without the rest of the marauders."

Remus shrugged, "Sure. We can try out the new ice spell that I've read about. I've been dying to try it out." Sirius laughed and agreed. Remus fell into a trance like he always did when Sirius laughed. It made him feel like he was walking on air. His laugh was so infectious.

Remus leaned against him and set his head on his shoulder, the weight of staying up late the night before starting to get to him.

Sirius wrapped his arms around him, "Sleepy?'

Remus nodded and closed his eyes. The fountain beside them filled the room with noise and remind Remus that he couldn't sleep there. "We should go back...I don't wanna fall asleep on you."

"I wouldn't mind!" Remus watched him jump to his feet and adjust his robes. "Um...I mean...Yeah lets go back."

Remus smiled at his fumbling and got up. "Lets go then." They walked to the front and Sirius opened the door for him. Remus looked up and saw mistletoe begin to grow above them. "Sirius look!"

Sirius looked up and then looked right back down at him. The height difference between them always made Remus feel strange. It was exhilarating. "I um...I guess we should right?"

Remus nodded, "Oh. Right. Yes. Its tradition." Any thoughts of wanting to slap himself for stuttering were erased when Sirius cupped his chin. Remus shut his eyes as their lips pressed together and never before had he felt anything as good as this.

Remus whimpered when Sirius pressed him against the door and one hand slip down his back.

Mistletoe wasn't awful at all.

July 18th, 1999

Remus knew exactly what was going on when Sirius asked him to come down at 11. Sirius was never the man of surprises. But Remus pretended he didn't know what was going on and dressed Teddy in a cute outfit. He kissed the giggling baby and slowly made his way down the stairs.

He went outside and saw the picnic Sirius had set him. Remus' heart soared. He spent his childhood feeling nothing but pain. His parents thought of him as a mistake and never gave him the love he wanted.

That was until he met James, Peter, and Sirius. The three of them gave him what he craved. A family. And though Peter had betrayed them all, he didn't wish he had never met him. He would never forgive him, but he would also never hate him.

He could never hate someone who once loved him.

Remus set the two year old down on the blanket and watched as Teddy crawled over to his Papa. Sirius picked him up and kissed him. "How's my boy? Feeling pink today?" He asked ruffling the boys hair.

Remus laughed at them and set Teddy's toys down. Remus sat down and watched Sirius look at him with nothing but love in his eyes. Remus knew he wanted to spend the rest of his life with this man.

Sirius always saw the good inside of him. Sirius always made sure to put his needs in front of his own and made sure Remus was as comfortable as possible. He would never forget him for that. When Sirius finished his speech, Remus cried for the first time in a long time.

He carefully leaned over Teddy to hug Sirius. "Sirius. You idiot. I would be honored to marry you."

Back to present time. July 18th, 2007

Teddy was grinning from ear to ear. "Papa! I've never heard any of this before!" He got up to hug Remus tightly. "You two were meant to be. Today is going to be perfect."

Remus hugged him and stood up. "We should go. The wedding is going to start." Teddy reached up to straighten Remus' bowtie before hooking their arms together. Remus took a deep breath before leading him outside and down the path to where the wedding would take place.

He caught sight of Harry's messy hair and watched as Sirius turned around. Sirius looked just how he did on the Hogwarts train. Youthful and handsome as ever.