A Marauders' Daughter

36

As the exams came closer, the more time I spend with Remus in my chambers. I studied the best on my own, in complete silence. I used to study like that back in Beauxbatons. I glanced up from my place at my desk to Remus who was going over tons of essays. It was a few days after the full moon, the bags still visible under his eyes. His hair had gotten a bit longer this year, the fringe falling over his eyes. He blew out a breath to shift his hair out of the way, but it fell straight back. I grinned to myself before I looked back to my Transfiguration book.

"Are you meeting your friends today? It's been a while." I looked up when he spoke, but he was still focused on the papers in front of him.

"No, I've still got a ton of work to do." I said, looking back down. Even though I prefer to study alone, I studied with Hermione and Harry from time to time. I tried to study with Ron there, but that was nearly impossible. He never sat still or shuts up; I just couldn't concentrate. Draco was a great study partner too; he was exceptional bright and was gifted at Potions. I tried to study with Angelina and the rest, but seeing Fred with a giggling, clingy Alicia didn't make it easy. George seemed to glare at his brother most of the time anyways, it just felt awkward.

I felt Uncle Moony's eyes on me as I highlighted a sentence. In the corner of my eye, I saw him open his mouth to say something, but was interrupted when a knock came from our door. Our heads simultaneously went to the door in surprise. I saw Remus rise from his seat and walked over to the front. Remus opened the door, and I heard him talk to a person outside before he stepped back, and George walked in carrying several books in his arm.

"George?" I asked, a surprised look on my face.

"Hey." He smiled shyly as he walked in, Remus on his heels. "I was wondering if I could study here?"

I looked behind him to Remus, who nodded. "Sure. Uhm." I looked at my full desk with a frown. "Let's sit at the coffee table. Don't think I could fit anyone here." I chuckled.

"I'm meeting with Dumbledore." Remus said as I grabbed my things to move to the coffee table. "I'll be back in a few hours."

"Alright." I nodded as I placed my books on the coffee table/trunk. George had placed his things next to mine and had already sat down on the floor, his back against the couch. I kissed his cheek before he walked out of the room, leaving George and me alone. I sat down next to him, our shoulders touching as I leaned back against the couch. "Why aren't you studying with the others?"

I felt him shrug against me as he looked at the fire in front of us. "It was all too couple-y."

"Is that even a word?" I chuckled and saw him grin.

"It is now." He grinned. "I've missed you the last few weeks."

"I'm sorry. I just dived into my studies. You know I like to study alone."

"It has nothing to do with... the kiss?" He asked with red tinged ears.

"No, of course not." I looked at him with large eyes. "You're one of my best friends and the kiss was... great." I grinned up at him. "It has nothing to do with you."

"Does it have anything to do with Fred?" His voice was soft, as he looked at the piece of carpet between us.

"No." I shook my head a little. "It is a bit weird seeing him all clingy with Alicia, never thought he was that kind of guy, but hey." I shrugged. "Don't know you guys for that long, do I? But no, it's not because of anyone. I just like my peace and quiet. So, if you want to stay and study, you better be silent." I grinned and he shot me a smile that made my heart stutter. "Right." I said, looking down with a smile and a small blush as I grabbed my Transfiguration book.