Getting ready for christmas.

James felt her take his hands in hers his heart skipped a beat as she spoke , was she really holding his hand, he shivered as some of the butter beer ran down his leg, yep she was.
"sure " he said smiling "I'm sorry about" he motioned to the dress, "send me the cleaning bill I'll pay it" he watched Joanna pay for two drinks smiling as she handed one to him.

I blushed. "I think we will be fine. Most everyone is busy anyway and the bar isn't that busy."

"You're right." I couldn't help but smile.

Joanna smiled as she handed him his drink "I have a table by the fire , would you care to join me?" she asked it was then she saw Pandora and Draco Malfoy, she smiled then led James to her table sitting so she faced the fire.

"So um...Draco, can I ask you a question? I want you to be completely honest with me."

"Aren't I always honest with you?"

"Yes." Though some times I wonder if he really is being honest. "I know you are probably tired of me bringing it up and talking about it, but...how long do you want this relationship to last?"

I looked at her, "Pandora, why do we have to keep going over this, I will be with you for a long time."

"Well, I some times have my...doubts." I mumbled. "Since you don't want to tell anyone it makes me wonder if you really want to be with me or if you are just...using me."

"If I were using you do you think I would still be with you?"

The door to the bar opened and Remus Lupin stepped in. He closed the door behind himself before looking around. He spotted his daughter and Draco. He narrowed his eyes, he had heard about them and since Remus hadnt been happy about it..

He walked over to them slowly with his hands in his cardigan pockets. He then cleared his throat and waited to be noticed

I looked up and saw my dad. Uh-oh now I'm in trouble. "Um, hi dad. How's it going?" I laughed nervously.

I looked up and got a nervous smile on my face, "Uh...Hi sir!" I said standing and extending my hand.

Remus looked at them both in turn... would someone explain what you are both doing, I heard... you were dating..." Remus bit his bottom lip slightly trying to keep his temper down

"Who did you hear that from? But um...yes, we are dating." I was a little afraid of what my dad might do. I know he is protective over me and Draco hasn't been the best person...actually he has been kind of rotten. I wonder what will happen now.

I put my arm down and then pull Pandora closer, "We've been dating for a while."

"Why wasn't I told about this.." he said giving Draco a glare ".. he hates muggle borns... half bloods and halfbreeds.. I don;t see why he is doing this.. other than to upset you Pandora.. I don;t want you being with him.."

"I didn't want to tell you because I knew you wouldn't approve of it. Draco does have a soft side believe it or not."

I was getting annoyed, "I don't like half blood, half breeds or muggle born because they act like you!" I got a smile on my face, "Besides, how are you going to stop us?"

"Ge could be lies Pandora.. I know what he is like I was his teacher .. I just can't get my heard around this.... she is a half werewolf.. so not all people like me act like me! I dont want you playing with her mind and heart.. you are cruel and twisted like your father!" he snapped started to become enraged "If I have to I will take her out of Hogwarts and home school her myself.."

"What? You can't take me out of Hogwarts."

".. then don;t see him.. simple" he said bluntly

"You can't do that! I love her, and there is nothing you can do to change that! If I were playing games with her I wouldn't be with her for almost a year!" I was getting mad, especially when he said I was like my father, "I...AM...NOTHING....LIKE....MY...FATHER!!"

"You are just like him! " her barked back at him " and don;t shout at me, you are not in any position to!" he looked to his daughter with disappointment "Never thought a child of mine would be with someones that family have tormented me , my friends and family...."

I look at Draco with surprise. He had never said that he loved me. I look back at my dad and I started feeling bad. "I'm sorry, that you don't approve of us. But Draco isn't the person he once was." Tears started to form in my eyes. I never thought of what would happen if my dad actually found out. I knew he would be mad, but this was much worse.