Without prelude, James dropped to his knees, looking up at her with deep
admiration. "I knew it! I knew if I just kept at it, you'd realise how much you love me!"
"Shut up, you great bloody prat! I do not love you!"
"Marry me!" James implored, arms wide open as though he fully expected her to
fall into them willingly.
"This day just gets better and better," Sirius noted aloud, a truly pleased look on his
face.
Lily turned and glared at Remus, who was already halfway onto the train, gripping
Mia's hand tightly. They both offered Lily an apologetic smile, silently declaring that they
owed her. She nodded in reply, presumably calculating the massive interest that was
instantly accumulating on this favour for her friends.
Remus rushed down the centre of the train, making his way back to the last
compartment, generally reserved for the Marauders. Though they did not have an actual
stake of claim on the carriage, it was always empty after Sirius started a rumour that the
boys had placed a Pimple Jinx on the compartment that would target anyone entering it
without the Marauders' permission.
The couple entered and found Peter already sitting there.
"Hey, Remus, I didn't think you were going to be―"
"Get out."
Peter's eyes widened, and he responded quickly by standing up and moving to the
door, keeping his eyes on Remus the entire time.
Remus broke for a few moments and sighed, "Just give us a half-hour, mate," he
said with a slightly softened tone.
"An hour," Mia amended.
Remus immediately reacted, grinning. "An hour."
Peter flushed red and turned quickly, closing the door behind him.
The moment he was gone, Remus turned swiftly, cupping Mia's cheek in his hand
and bringing his lips down to hers, kissing her sweetly and gently, trying to communicate
his gratitude without words. Her potion had kept him awake, alive, and in control for the