I have decided to do a bit of a rewrite on some of my older work and spruce it up a bit. Some chapters may see significant differences while others will just be edited. I plan to work my way up to writing my newer pieces doesn't bring me as much inspiration. I hope you all enjoy revisiting my work with me!
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Years after the scars have settled from the second wizarding war there are just so many things that seemed wrong to Hermione Granger. One of them being that she has yet to have her happy ending. With circumstances at an all-time chaotic pace, Hermione is thrown from her ideal and romanticized relationship and into destitute. Childless and homeless, the only thing she could think of is writing to her dearest friend. His life at an all-time low as well, can they find a way to make the most out of a family, or will theirs tear their friendship apart?
Dear Remus,
I am glad to hear Teddy is doing so well. It is a shame that Tonks has been working so much, but it is something to be proud of at least! Is Sirius still doing well? I am happy he hasn't gotten into too much trouble.
Things here are climaxing into chaos. I decided to confront Ron on all the letters he had been receiving lately. It wasn't until Lavender Brown ended up on the doorstep at the Burrow asking for him that I realized he was hiding something far worse than my first assumptions. It was too late to protect anything else from me, so Ron finally admitted the truth; he had been cheating on me for the last four months with her. Worse yet, she is pregnant with his child. The absolute gall of them both!
I decided there wasn't much else to do but move out of our apartment. The scene at the Burrow during Sunday night dinner was humiliating enough. I left to a hotel temporarily at least to get out of there. No sooner than I retreated did Lavender move in because I went back for some books I had forgotten, and she answered the door. I saw her boxes lined up near the entrance as she went for my books. So that ends that nine-year relationship.
Write back when you can.
Love your friend,
Hermione
Remus read the letter out loud to Sirius in the steady tone as to hide his fury. They both gazed at each other before either spoke or moved; as if they needed to digest the disheartened letter. Sirius' eyes grew wide, and his eyebrows twitched whereas Remus frowned and shook his head.
"I knew Ron wouldn't keep up his false routine for very much longer. His eyes were wandering too much at the Christmas party." Sirius growled, and Remus shook his head.
There was a heaviness to Remus's words as he spoke, "It isn't her fault they haven't had children yet. He was spewing drunken mutterings of the sort to Harry at the party. Drunken sod."
Christmas was two weeks ago, and Hermione wrote her suspicions of Ron's infidelity for the last few months. She had about enough at the party when he grabbed Tonks in scandalous ways and slurring on about her fertility as opposed to Hermione's lack thereof. It was sickening and only added to the things the young witch felt she had to apologize for that night.
"So why don't we invite her here? She can help around the house. I remember you reading that she has about a year left of her studies before she can be a Hogwarts professor. Give her a reason to come stay, Moony." Sirius finished by tilting his head to the side.
Remus shook his head, "I doubt she would come. She always says she doesn't want to be a burden on anyone. Teddy is getting ready for Hogwarts in a few years and is a hand full as it is. I wouldn't want her to exhaust herself."
Sirius' eyes flickered, and he nodded, "She can come be his nanny! It is the perfect excuse for her invitation, Moony. She can watch Teddy, so you don't have to worry about him during the full moon. Merlin knows that he could use another witty person in the house, I bring little conversation to the table in that regard." Without answering Sirius, Remus pulled out a piece of parchment.
Hermione,
I purpose you stay with us here. Teddy could use an intelligent person around the house, and I would, of course, supply you with a room, food, and anything else you could need while you are here. Write back if you are at all interested. I don't want you to think you would be a burden.
Always your friend,
Remus
Teddy just woke up and bounded down the stairs as Remus sent the owl. He sat down with a book on exotic creatures, and his hair was purple. He yawned and smiled at his dad with a small expression of hope.
"Dad, where's mum?" He asked, and Remus placed breakfast on the table.
"Another long mission away," Remus answered and cleared his throat.
Teddy frowned and started eating more silently than he usually did. The young Lupin had become quite lackluster as of late, and that was not missed by his father. Just then a beautiful snowy owl flew in with a letter. Remus opened it and read a simple line.
Yes! When?
Teddy grinned at Remus. "Mum?"
Remus shook his head but smiled. "No, but still pleasant. Hermione said she wanted to spend time with you."
"Dad, I do not need a babysitter. You only have her come to watch me," Teddy growled.
Sirius grinned and chuckled at the boy's attitude, "Don't worry Teddy boy, I will keep her busy some as well."
Teddy sneered at Sirius and stood up, "Tell me when Hermione arrives." He finished and left to his room with his book.
"Well that went well," Sirius muttered as he sipped his glass.
The werewolf chuckled and shrugged his shoulders, "He loves Hermione, he is only flustered his mum is still gone."
"Ready for a minor change around here?" Sirius inquired before finishing his tea.
Remus nodded and huffed wistfully, "We most certainly need it."
