Even though the day is cool the snowing has stopped and the sun is out, Ramona finds it soothing to sit outside in the courtyard working on her homework. Its almost been a month since her last full moon, almost a month since Ramona decided being friends with Black isn't an option.

It has made everything quite awkward. James and Peter have to go back and forth between them for Ramona and Sirius can't even be in the same room without a fight breaking out.

After hearing a slight whine Ramona looks next to her and sees Padfoot.

"Hey Padfoot." says Ramona, without thinking she starts to scratch Padfoot behind the ear.

With a bark and a wag of the tail Padfoot jumps and sits next Ramona on the bench. Ramona sighs finally making the connection.

"Black leave." hisses Ramona.

Padfoot whines and rolls on his back. Ramona laughs at the cuteness but is still angry. After Padfoot makes sure no one is watching he changes into Sirius.

Ramona looks away, "I like Padfoot better."

Sirius sighs, "Come on Remy, us four always have little fights but this end. It's not fair?! You're going to throw our friendship away for, for SNAPE. Come on. What about tonight huh? You know Moony likes Padfoot the best."

"No one is going tonight!"

Knowing how bad Ramona use to be without Moony having company makes Sirius angry, "Why would you do that to yourself. Moony is so much better with company and the next day you're not as bad as you use to be."

With no company Ramona had a rough full Moon. Shaking legs, finding it difficult to breath Ramona makes it towards the hospital wing. It isn't until later that afternoon when Ramona has her first visitor, Lily and a reluctant Severus.

"You look terrible." says Lily as she takes a seat. Ramona nods but doesn't say anything.

Lily takes over the conversation after that but the visit ends abruptly when Severus reminds Lily of a potion essay they have to work.

The wolf howls and growls, her friends have left her. It's been so long since she has had her friends with her, too long. So many moons without her friends. The Wolf howls desperate. When the door opens the Wolf is happy for surely this means her friends are back. Padfoot. Moony wags her tail in excitement, games, fun, trees, freedom!

Waking up Ramona grins, no pain. No anger. Her three friends are reckless and shouldn't run around with Moony but she can't deny the difference.

When Ramona walks into the food hall she sees the three seated together. Which lately they haven't been. Sirius looks up a bit embarrassed. Sirius is worried about a back lash.

With a big smile Ramona grabs Sirius into a hug. The fights between the two have been gossiped about so much that this comes to a surprise to all but to one in particular it creates resentment. To Severus it was very amusing to see Sirius get prank after prank from Ramona. He was less of a target and he thought perhaps he had another ally in Gryffindor, but clearly he was wrong.

Seeing Ramona and Sirius talk and laugh makes Severus grind his teeth and he decides to confront Ramona about this. After insisting on having a private conversation with Ramona they both leave the food hall.

"So you're friends with him again, why? After almost six months of rightfully avoiding him you forgive him. You, you of all people I wouldn't expect to be so ... spineless. I've kept your secret but this is how you repay me?"

Shuffling her feet Ramona looks down ashamed, "It's hard to explain."

Severus snorts, "No it's not, you care so little about anyone but yourself. That heart felt story was just a show wasn't it. Do you even care that Black used you as a weapon?"

"I, I"

"Coward," hisses Severus, Severus with flare then turns and stalks off.

After packing her trunk Ramona sits down and reflects. The end of year feast celebration was extra good this year due from the Quiditch and house cup win for Gryffindor. Ramona received O.s in all subjects again but potions. Again Ramona was first in defense.

Lily sits down next to Ramona and grabs Ramona's hand and squeezes, "How long did you think I wouldn't work it out? You live in our house. Honestly I am curious to how you think you could hide something like that?"

"Hide what?"

After rolling her eyes, "Fine, play dumb. You're a Werewolf."

Ramona pinches her nose, "It's the worst secret kept, everyone is finding out."

Dragging her trunk Ramona walks slowly towards her father. Half way Sirius grabs Ramona and pulls her into a hug. Being a little daring Sirius gives Ramona a quick kiss on the lips.