A quick chapter before I nod off. Thank you all for reviewing, I always love to see how you are enjoying the story thus far. As for a few things writer notes etc... Lupa is actually the latin word for She wolf, so no I unfortunately was not being super creative. As for her relationships, I think that we shall start to see the true extent in the up coming chapters. I hope you all continue to enjoy it!

Glory

When the werewolves went back into the house there was laughing and chortling going on. Hermione spotted Sirius and Harry drinking at the table while Ginny was looking in the fridge for something to drink. Sirius caught sight of Hermione and practically jumped over to her. He had a boyish grin that made her realize how much she missed him.

"So, do you want to hear the story of the flaming tarts of Molly Weasley?" He asked her and she beamed at him.

"I would love to," she replied and he pulled out a chair for her at the table.

"Moony, you old wolf, come sit down. You play a big part in this story!" Sirius snickered and Remus groaned.

He sat down next to Sirius and they waited for Ginny to sit down with some pumpkin juice.

Hermione glanced around and anxiety hit her. "Where's the baby? Where's Teddy?" She smelt the air for him.

"Mione, I have been over here." Teddy voiced from the small nook in the corner with a book in hand.

Immediate relief swept over here, but her reaction did not go unnoticed by her friends. They seemed not quite sure how to react to her, but Sirius leaned in and kissed her hair before smiling and clearing his throat.

"So this was..." Sirius gazed at the ceiling in thought.

"Two years ago," Remus confirmed for him and Sirius nodded at the werewolf.

"Two years ago at Christmas when Molly was in a bustle over some burnt tarts. Usually we stay out of her way when she is cooking, but Moony insisted that we help." Sirius paused to shoot a glare at the werewolf. "I decided I wanted to have fun with her now ruined dessert. What if these tarts could make for some holiday cheer?" Sirius paused again for a dramatic effect and Remus rolled his eyes.

"He cursed them to launch in the air as flaming holiday meteors!" Remus said exasperated.

Harry chuckled and nodded. "I remember that! Remember that while running from them that Ron and Percy got stuck under the mistletoe?"

Ginny laughed and rubbed her face in embarrassment. "Bloody hell, I remember that! Ron almost boxed Percy's ears for not getting out of the way in time. Ron was so upset that it took them ten minutes to move from the hallway. Mum was so angry that she almost didn't let them eat dinner."

Hermione smiled and sighed. "That sounded like a typical Christmas at the Weasley's"

They all nodded and Harry cleared his throat. "So I think it would be important to get to the bottom of all of this business. Maybe I can bring over my pensieve and we can start to decipher some of this for you." He told her and Hermione nodded.

"I think that is a great idea. I can start to piece some of this together." Hermione nodded and sighed.

"Hermione, I know you used to keep a journal. I am not sure where it would be, but I know you kept one." Ginny uttered and Hermione's eyes lit up.

"Thank you, Ginny. I have missed both of you and your friendship." Hermione declared with a smile and Harry stood up.

"We will see you all soon. Ginny and I were actually headed to the healers before we got a letter from Fred. Ginny is going to get her last clean bill of health before the baby comes." Harry voiced and Ginny beamed as Remus helped her to her feet.

Hermione walked over and hugged both of them which made them glance at each other before saying their goodbyes. The young werewolf walked them all the way to the fireplace and watched them disappear before she went back into the kitchen. Remus was standing still and Hermione frowned.

"I am going to take Teddy out today. I think you could use some rest and Sirius will be here if you need anything." Remus told her and Hermione sighed.

Teddy came up and hugged her. "I will see you when I get back." He assured her.

She smiled at him and nodded. "I will be here, I promise."

This was enough for Teddy and he left for the fireplace in the other room. Remus however seemed almost apprehensive about leaving. He opened his mouth to say something, but changed his mind with a nodded.

"Get some rest, alright?" He asked her simply.

"I will try," she replied and he left.

She turned to Sirius who was reading the Daily Prophet. "I want to take a nap but I don't want to be alone." She admitted and Sirius glanced up at her.

The truth is she didn't want to wake up from this amazing dream. She was so exhausted but she felt if she could hold on to this reality a little closer even while napping, maybe she wouldn't wake up. There is no way that it worked out so perfectly that she changed the world for the better. Hermione was scared to death to wake up from some dream.

The animagus nodded and placed the paper on the table. "But it's going to be in my room." He stated and Hermione gulped.

Sirius saw her cheeks tint and he smiled. "Besides, it's not like you've never been in my room."

When he stood up and went with her up the stairs, she felt her heart racing a bit. It wasn't out of fear or even the arousal that could be placed in such a circumstance. What had her completely anxious was that she had been in that room for what before? He clearly stated earlier that they were lovers, but to what extent? Was he jesting? Could it be one of Sirius Black's playful attempts at getting her frazzled? She really wished she knew all of the history she had with this man for him to look at her the way he did.

Sirius walked behind her as she went up the stairs and took in her appearance. This Hermione's hair was wavy and bright which was different to the dull frizzy mess it was not even a week ago. Her outfit was simple, a tshirt and jeans, nothing too excessive. However it was the state of her body that had him in wonderment. She was supple, but not excessively so. His Hermione was narrow and almost brittle looking which gave her the appearance of being decades older than she was. This Hermione... she was divine.

Hermione stopped at what she remembered as his bedroom door and turned to smile at Sirius. He smirked at her and opened the door, but waited a fraction of a moment to go inside himself. Once the room was open and she stepped inside, the smells of him invaded her nose. He always had a hint of grass, cedar and of course a light natural musk. It was a lovely smell and in a way relaxed her. Sirius stripped off his shirt and Hermione stopped dead at the edge of the bed. He glanced at her and shrugged before climbing into bed and making Hermione feel vulnerable outside of his proximity.

"Come snuggle up, love. I think we both need a nap." He told her and she crawled over to him.

She was laying on the top of the blankets and he snorted. "If I wanted to shag you silly, those blankets aren't going to protect you. Tuck in and we will sleep some." He ordered and she listened.

It was in that action that Sirius realized how truly different their Hermione was compared to this one. This one did not need to be in control constantly and that was relieving for Sirius. He never had a problem with Hermione always needing control, what was a problem was when he couldn't make her see she didn't need it all the time.

Hermione snuggled in close and he kissed her forehead. "Dream well, love."

She smiled and nodded against him. "Sweet dreams, Sirius."