It seemed cliché. Falling for your best friend's sister. And yet as he walked towards the Great Hall to meet her, he felt new feelings bubbling inside him. Cassie knew his secret, and for that he was grateful. Sirius and James trailed in front of him, each chattering about one thing or another.

"Seriously, who is he?" They heard Lily ask as they seated themselves at the table next to the girls.

"Who is who?" Sirius asked, already piling his plate full of food.

"Lils has a crush on Patrick Hubble from Ravenclaw," Cassie informed him, giggling as Lily blushed lightly.

"Aw," Sirius laughed, pinching Lily's cheek. "My little baby is all grown up," The redhead simply stuck her tongue out at him.

"I don't like him," Bella stated clearly, taking a sip of her juice. She looked down at the bottom of the empty chalice with a small frown.

"And why not?" Lily questioned, watching her with a frown mimicking her own.

"Well," Bella paused, tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear. "He's on the Quidditch team, which is instant betrayal to the guys. And he's really not that cute. Plus the fact that he's a complete dumbass,"

"He's in Ravenclaw," Cassie pointed out, smiling as Remus' hand found her own. She intertwined their fingers.

"So what? He's a ponce,"

"Didn't know you hated my taste in men so much,"

"First off, he hardly counts as a man. He's just a little boy who cant keep his fly up. Secondly I realize my opinion doesn't really count cause you know me, I haven't had any pleasant experiences with men but I don't like him. He gives me these looks like he's better then me. Honestly, those looks are like the ones my dad used to give me…"

"He'll never hurt you again, Bell. I'd sooner kiss Snape then let that bastard anywhere near you," James' words held so much passion that Bella smiled, looking down at her glass once more.

"I know,"

"Well…I like him," Lily whispered, pushing her plate away from her.

"I get that, Lily. Just…be careful. Enter at your own risk and all that jazz,"

"I will,"

"So, no more classes today. What shall we do?" Sirius asked, a smile tickling his lips.

"We haven't seen Hagrid in a while," James offered, taking Bella's half finished plate from her. "You done?" He grinned, before shoving a forkful into his mouth.

"I guess I am now," Bella giggled, stealing his goblet from him and finishing it.

"Hey!"

"Even trade," Remus chuckled, though inside he was a bundle of nerves. Cassie had no clue how she unstrung him by rubbing her thumb lightly over his own.

As they walked outside, Lily turned her face up to the sun, allowing to be bathed in he light. She laughed as Remus hoisted Cassie on his bask, carrying her the short distance to Hagrid's.

"You alright?" James asked, coming up behind her.

"Just basking in the spring," She smiling pushing her braid over her shoulder. "They're adorable," She laughed, gesturing to Remus and Cassie.

"What, you want to be carried?" Before she could answer, he swept her knees and caught her soundly in his arms. She giggled, clutching to him.

"You're horrible," She laughed swatting his arm as he set her on her feet when they reached the door.

"You know you love me," He joked, pushing her into the hut. Everyone was already seated, sipping their already poured tea. Sirius raised an eyebrow at James. "What?"

"Nothin' man. Just saying old habits die hard," He promptly shut up as Bella kicked him under the table.

A/n: I finally updated, which took me like forever. My other more update-age pen name is PassionateDarkness. Review!