A/N: For the sake of my sanity and this pairing, Hermione was born in the age of the Marauders. So, she's a First Year when they are, too. It'll be in chronological order. It's my first time writing this pairing ... :)

Written For: The 5 Drabbles Competition

Pairing: Remus/Hermione

Prompt Used: Warmth

Word count: 395

Remus Lupin glanced at the bushy haired girl across from him on the train. He had been so nervous when she suddenly opened the compartment and asked if she could sit. He agreed hesitantly. His father had told him he couldn't make friends at Hogwarts. They might find out about his secret.

"I'm Hermione Granger, and you are?" she asked smiling.

"R-Remus Lupin," he managed to say. He hoped she wouldn't speak to him anymore.

"I've read about Hogwarts in Hogwarts A History," she began. "Don't you think it's amazing?"

Remus nodded, saying nothing. He hoped she would take the hint.

"I do wonder what house I'll be in," she mused. "Slytherin's out. Hufflepuff seems too mild for me. I suppose Ravenclaw wouldn't be too bad. But Gryffindor seems like the better choice, don't you think?"

Remus spoke before he could stop himself. "Gryffindor is the house of the brave. I think I'd like to be sorted there. But Ravenclaw was my father's house."

She beamed at him. "I've always had trouble on sticking up for myself so I think Gryffindor can help me! I do read a lot so Ravenclaws a possibility. But the Ravenclaw house is for wisdom."

Remus nodded. He was always the shy kid, so he could sympathize with Hermione. "I know what you mean. Books have always been there for me."

Hermione nodded eagerly. She seemed pleased to find another book lover. "I have a book with me. It's a muggle one. Want to see it?"

Remus nodded shyly. He knew he shouldn't get close but it was easy to talk to her. He felt carefree and like a regular eleven year old boy. Not a werewolf.

"It's called Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," she said, blushing. "It kind of reminded me of myself a bit. She get's thrust into a world which she doesn't know…"

Remus smiled. "It sounds interesting. Can I borrow it?"

She nodded, smiling happily. He was kind of stunned by her smile. It was very pretty. She handed him the book and their hands touched. He was surprised by the warmth she radiated. He blushed and took the book. Hermione coughed a little and pulled back her hand. They enjoyed the rest of the ride in comfortable silence as they read their own books.

He could still feel the little bit of warmth on his hand.

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