𝖍𝖊𝖆𝖛𝖊𝖓𝖘 𝖔𝖓 𝖋𝖎𝖗𝖊

12

The next week flew by, Circe is still attending lessons- however long that would last, she isn't sure- and she had spent a lot more time alone with Remus. The boy in question still hasn't gotten used to her flirting and still believes that her actions are due to some kind of pity she feels for him.

"Are you excited to go to Hogsmeade for the first time?" Remus asks her as they walk over to the library. They both had homework that they need to complete today so that they could relax over the weekend and enjoy their Hogsmeade trip.

Circe nods happily. "There's quite a few wizard only settlements in Greece, so I'm looking forward to seeing how they compare." She remembers all of the stalls filled with different artefacts and books, many of them one of a kind. The streets would be filled with people, crowds of them walking up and down the markets. A lot of the items would be unique to Greek magic- the country has a long history of utilising their magic differently to most, but that was mostly in the past. She imagine that Hogsmeade would be quite different to the wizarding settlements she has grown to know. "I heard people bring dates."

"They do." He responds stiffly, earning a glare from the librarian when she hears his voice. Remus casts his eyes over to the girl, who is searching for a table for them to sit at. "Do you have a date?" He asks her quietly.

The brunette shakes her head, a wicked grin appearing on her lips. "Nope." She smacks her lips. "Everyone has been too afraid to ask me out, ever since that guy- what was his name again? I dunno. So, no I don't have a date. What about you?"

The pair sit down at an empty table, one that is as far away from the stern librarian as possible. "I usually just go with the boys, but James is going with Lily this year and I think Sirius finally said yes to a date to Hogsmeade. So it'll probably just be me and Peter, unless you want to join."

Circe laughs, shaking her head. "I probably didn't word that clearly enough, especially considering how direct I usually am, so let me try that again." She reaches her hand over and gently places it on one of his. His caramel eyes lift up from the page nervously, as they meet her piercing, chocolate ones. "I meant, would you like to go on a date with me?"

Remus' whole body freezes at her question, a million thoughts running through his head. Why would she ever want to go on a date with him? Why is she still flirting with him in the first place? Perhaps it would be better for her to go with him, even if it is out pity, than for her to go out with one of the other guys in their year. Maybe that is why she constantly flirts with him, so that other guys will think twice before approaching her. He is supposedly intimidating after all. "Okay." He replies, still completely misunderstanding her intentions.

Circe's whole face lights up when he agrees to her request, believing that she is one step closer to winning him over. She could see the reluctance in his eyes before his response and she knows she still has a long way to go before he comes to terms with his feelings for her, however this doesn't deter her one bit. "Really?" She asks loudly, learning forward slightly in amazement. This earns her a hush from Madame Pince but it doesn't deter the girl in the slightest.

He nods, confused as to why she is so excited to go on a date with him. He's no one. "Of course." Remus tells her sincerely, removing his hands from her grasp and opening his work book.

James and Sirius enter the library, it being as much of a surprise to Circe and Remus as it would be to anyone. The two of them scan the room, before locking eyes with the annoyed looking brunette- wondering why they are interrupting her and Remus' alone time. They march over.

"Hey, you're a girl, right?" The messy haired boy asks, sitting next to Circe.

She crosses her arms and looks over to him. "What do you think?"