Hermione yawned and glanced at the clock on her nightstand; four thirty in the morning? She groaned and unpacked her things for a shower. She had passed out after making the phone call to Ginny and caught her up. It was quite early there, but Ginny almost broke her arm to have them call when they found the men.
Tiptoeing from her room with her shower bag in hand, she crept into the restroom. Shutting the door, she sighed and fiddled with the knobs before turning on the shower head. It was simple and she was so used to being in different places that she grew accustomed to figuring things out. By the time she was in the water she felt a bit better about her.
Cleaning off the day of travel was a must after flying. It was grimy and a bit stressful, not to mention the smell of people on her hair. She was a bit sensitive to things like that, regardless of what she did for an occupation. It did not take long to clean up and turned off the water before reaching for her towel.
There was a knock at the door and someone bustled in, "Moony, I have to whizz, so fuck off with your early morning showers." Sirius growled and Hermione stood there, shocked.
He was about to unzip his pants when he looked up and saw her, "Oh, you. I am sorry," he murmured, a small blush reached his cheeks.
"I was just leaving," she choked out and almost tripped out of the tub.
"Not like that, love. You might end up flat on your back," The man teased and she blushed deeply.
"Well, uh," Hermione sputtered and got out of his grip and steadied herself, "thank you, I shall be going," she finished and grabbed her things.
Hermione left the bathroom, shutting the door and breathing roughly. She wasn't sure why the man made her feel so uneven, but given the jab Remus took yesterday, she was sure many other women felt the same. She made it back to her room and got dressed for the day. Knowing it was by far the earliest it could be for her to want to wake.
The woman was used to feeling travel worn so it did not surprise her that she felt so depleted. She finally padded down the stairs in search for the kitchen. Remus was standing behind an island and fiddling with something on the counter. He was a handsome man, Hermione thought to herself as she admired him. His t-shirt that lined his fame and met with the plaid pajamas. She secretly wondered to herself about him as she stood there.
"I have a pretty acute hearing, Hermione. Would you like some breakfast?" He asked her and she jumped.
"Oh, I am sorry to leer, Remus," she confessed and sat on one of the stools at the island counter.
He turned and gave her a pleasant smile, "it is quite different to have a young woman 'leering' at me."
She laughed and shook her head, "I observe plenty. You just happen to have been in my train of thought. So you teach?"
The man gave her a nod and poured her a cup of tea, "sugar, cream?" He asked.
"Yes, please, thank you." Her tone was professional and he chuckled.
"I do enjoy your manners, it quite different than living with them." He tilted his head up toward the second floor as he handed her the cup.
Hermione sipped it and sighed, "that is so nice. Not British, but still good."
"I teach high school English and literature," he answered her question before she went further.
She smiled and tilted her head, "we must speak the same language then."
"Are you hungry yet?" He mused as he turned back to his cooking.
"Please, if you don't mind. I don't want to be a burden."
He tossed her a wave and there was a jostle near the entryway. Sirius walked in and was in just a pair of sweats. Hermione cleared her throat and found her cup especially interesting as she drank her tea. The tattooed man smirked at the one cooking before sitting on the stool next to Hermione.
"I have to say, I was very put out you did not stay in the bathroom and give me more of a show." He grumbled and put his elbows on the counter.
She glared over at him and pursed her lips, "do I seem easily swayed, Mr. Black?"
He smiled further and Remus set down a mug for him. "Thanks, Moony. Not swayed, but maybe intrigued? Interested? Inclined even?"
"Those are very 'I' filled words, I am quite sure that it a hint at your demeanor in the bedroom as well." She retorted and he grinned brightly.
"Oh, I like her, Pads. She isn't going to take your trouble," Remus chuckled and set down a plate in front of her.
"Thank you, Remus, I appreciate it," Hermione told him and he smiled softly.
"Are you an early riser like Moony? Or do you like to lounge in bed? Hopefully half naked and sighing." Sirius did not let up and she smiled at him.
"Need some fantasies for when your porn isn't sufficing, Mr. Black?"
Remus dropped a plate and Sirius's jaw dropped. "Hermione, I have to say we are impressed." Remus declared as he went to retrieve the broom.
Harry tripped into the room and grinned, "You are awake, good. I have a fantastic idea!" Harry exclaimed and sat down next to Hermione.
"Please, it has to be much more interesting that Sirius Black's wet dreams," the woman groaned and Harry gaped.
"It has been a busy morning so far?" He inquired and she flipped her hair.
"You haven't a clue," she grumbled and Sirius grinned over at Harry.
"So, Ginny was wondering if she should bring James out and I think that would be great!" Harry exclaimed and Hermione gasped.
"Oh, Harry that would be so lovely!" Hermione replied.
There was barking and Sirius stood up, "alright, mutt, hold on!" He grumbled and opened a door.
A gigantic black dog ran in and jumped straight at Hermione. His paws pinned her to the counter when she had turn to see the dog, and his tongue lapped at her face furiously. "Oh! Hello," she said through giggles and Sirius yanked the dog off of her.
"Jesus, Snuffles, give the girl a chance to get acquainted!" Sirius growled and the dog sat down and panted.
Hermione abandoned her food and started to rub the dog, "aren't you the cutest guy in the house. Oh, yes you are!" She told the dog sweetly and Sirius rolled his eyes.
"He always gets the ladies, Moony." Sirius spat and Remus chuckled and set a plate down for Harry.
"Harry in regards to your wife and what I would only assume is your child, it would be lovely to meet them." Remus declared and Sirius nodded.
"I would love to meet them," the tattooed man agreed.
Snuffles got impatient with Hermione's simple pats and tackled her to the ground and started slobbering on her. "Off!" She shouted and Sirius tried to hide a laugh and tugged the dog.
"Come on, loverboy, head up to the room for a bit," he told the dog who ran up the stairs.
He held the woman off the floor who was wiping her face, "I imagine he takes after you," she spat and Sirius chuckled.
Remus came over with a clean towel and she wiped her face and smiled at him, "thank you, that dog is relentless."
Remus laughed and nodded, "much as Pads is."
Sirius rolled his eyes and sat down, "shall we take the day off and play at the beach?" He asked and Remus glared over at him.
"Don't you have to finish Severus's vehicle today?" Remus asked and Hermione sighed and sat down to eat.
"I am so knackered from traveling I don't know if I could deal with the beach," She murmured and Harry shrugged.
"I am happy with whatever," he declared and rubbed Hermione's shoulder, "we are in California, Mione. Live it up!"
"I am not going to any nude beaches either. The last thing I want is that man," she pointed to Sirius, "having any more fantasies about me."
Remus hid a chuckle and sat down next to Harry, "I am sure he means well, somewhere deep down."
Harry grinned brightly and exhaled, "I am just so happy to meet you all. My mum and dad were rarely talked about at my aunts."
The two men frowned and Sirius cleared his throat, "it was not our choice not to come visit, Harry. Your aunt was not extremely happy with our life style choices. Ruffians she used to call us."
"I can believe it, she is an unpleasant woman," Hermione grumbled and sipped her tea.
Sirius stole a piece of bacon off of Hermione's plate and smiled at her, "thanks, love."
Hermione glared at him and pointed a finger at him, "you are extraordinarily irritating for an older man."
He grinned wider, "do you have any daddy issues you would like to resolve?"
Her face turned scarlet and she tossed her hair over her shoulder and faced Harry and Remus completely. "He is mostly harmless, Hermione. My apologies, he is putting on a good show this morning." Remus was rubbing his face and Hermione grinned and raised an eyebrow.
"It is perfectly fine, Remus. You are more my type anyway," she declared and Harry chuckled and nodded.
Remus turned red and Sirius started chuckling, "you are a treasure, love." Sirius told her and the other older man cleared his throat.
"How do you do this everywhere we go, Hermione? I am shocked every time. Like that time you and Gin found those Aussies on our cruise and they bought you drinks all night at the bar." Harry grumbled and Hermione giggled.
"They were twins! Gorgeously handsome. Thanks for letting Gin be my wing woman, even though I didn't realize I didn't need one." She sighed and Harry blushed.
"Alright, I don't want to know," Harry choked and Hermione laughed and sighed.
Remus and Sirius tilted their heads at each other, "tell me, love, because Moony and I are curious. These twins, were they..." Sirius trailed off and Hermione smirked.
"I will take the secret to my grave, Sirius." She stood up, "alright, I am going to get my clothing situated. I shall be down later. Thank you for breakfast, Remus." Hermione strolled out of the kitchen and Sirius exhaled heavily.
"Harry, how did you not shag that pretty girl silly?" Sirius asked and Harry blushed deeply.
"She is like my sister, Sirius. Dated my best mate and Ginny's brother for seven years. They broke it off a year ago and didn't tell me." Harry explained and Remus patted the younger man's shoulder.
"That is good, don't listen to his perversions, Harry. Sirius, you will learn, has never found someone who could quite compete with his ego." Remus told him and Sirius rolled his eyes.
"So, tell me, do you both have any families or anything? I hardly know about you." Harry declared and Sirius snorted.
"No woman could handle me or Moony. That is why I drink and fuck and Moony has an insane love for books and a pretty bird with a book every once and awhile." Sirius explained and Remus shook his head.
Remus sighed, "he is under the delusion that he is going to find this perfect girl."
Sirius snorted and waved him off, "that is you, Moony. I am happy to fuck and have fun. I am in the best shape of my life and girls love a bit of gray," the tattooed man teased and Harry snorted.
"Was my dad like you both?" Harry asked and they nodded.
"But your mom was perfect for him. Would you like to hear about them in school?" Remus offered and Harry nodded.
"Alright, we will start with Hogwarts, School for the Gifted and Excelled." Sirius murmured and the two older men started to tell the tale of Harry's parents to him.