Hermione felt her heart beating hard. She couldn't remember if Draco had cast a muffling charm.
'Shit , could Ginny hear them talking' she thought. 'Okay make up something as you go and hope someone will save you.'
She opened the door to find the youngest two Weasley's looking at her shrewdly or that is what she hoped with that expression. She shook her head to get rid of the thought.
" Hi Ron and Ginny, What's up ??"
Ron peered into the room over shoulder and then looked at her.
" what took you so long to open the door ?"
He asked bitingly through his teeth.. the famous Weasley temper visible with his red ears.
" excuse me Ronald ?? Who are you to ask me what I am doing in my room? What right do you have to question me? I will do whatever I please and whenever so , it would be good for you overall wellness to stay out of my affairs. AM. I .CLEAR ??"
Ginny was seething now but put up a small smile and said " don't bother him Moine, he is just pissed because Mom won't give him more goodies, which reminds me, here mom send you your favourite caramel bites." She extended the covered plates of sweet to Hermione.
Hermione took it and kept in on the table near the door and turned to them and raised an eyebrow in question.
"Oh" said Ginny, " well have you seen Harry. I mean hardly spends time with us now and well we thought he might be up here with you."
" wait right there... what do you mean by here as in my room. What gave you the idea that Harry would be in my room alone. And even if was how does it concern you.??" She growled back. Hermione was very close to hexing them 6 ways to Sunday and hell if possible.
Before the Weasley's exploded she continued " He is not in my room and I have not seen him as I was busy reading for next term. I would suggest asking Sirius or Remus for him because they were telling him about some books he is required to read inorder to understand his family history because he was not told about them all these years. Much to my shame I feel it true. I should have researched and found something. Anyways please leave as I am busy now." She said in a condescending tone.
She moved in and closed the door and charmed the door to hear what they were saying.
Ron stood there at the door and said " that bitch , wait till Mom's potions take effect. I will show her how to respect her peers. I am a pureblood and she is a no value muggleborn."
" yes, but please don't marry her. I can't live with shame of having her in the family." Ginny was saying.
" I will not marry her and waste my time at having a good life, I intend to dominate her but you have to marry that attention hogging half blood and get pregnant to get the money. I hope he has enough wealth to compensate the need to have a child. We don't know much about the actual Potter wealth and to make it worse that Black had to come back alive and get all his wealth back but surely Potter is still the Black heir."
Ginny was nodding and her mind was filling with the possibilities of the wealth and said " I can't wait Ron, wonder at all the money and properties that we will have."
Hermione was seething, she knew that the plan was to trap both her and Harry but she swore on her magic that would be the last thing that would happen.' I would let Harry date a Slytherin before she lets the Weasley bitch to sink her claws on my brother. For that matter Ron, stupid douchbag thinks he could touch me, I would not let him touch me with a pole knowing what a person he is. If it was not for Harry, she would never keep any relation with that good for nothing wanker.'
She was lost in thought when she heard the knock. She got up and vanished the plate of sweets and opened the door.
Sirius was waiting for Hermione and couldn't understand why she was taking so much time. He decided to go and check and found the youngest Weasley's plotting.
'Such idiots!!" He thought
He went and knocked on the door as the two disappeared downstairs still talking about their plans.
Hermione opened the door and saw it was Sirius, she pulled him in and hugged him and was crying her heart out. He held her and ran her hand through her hair comforting her.
He said " it's okay Kitten, those two are idiots who think it will work. I will ensure none of it will come through. I will keep you and Harry save , even if I have to give up my life again."
Hermione gasped and said " No Sirius, I don't think we can loose you again. Promise me , that you will never leave us again."
Sirius saw her beautiful eyes filled with tears and shinning with love. He kissed her deeply. It was like the entire world ceased to exsist. She was the centre of his universe.
Hermione felt her happiness radiating in the kiss. Her body was responding that level she never knew exsisted. The need to give her self up to him was so high. She felt breathless and light and slowly pulled away.
They were both aware of their need to take this further but it was not the time yet. Reluctantly Sirius released her and said " I will wait for you in my room, let's have dinner and then talk."
She nodded her assent, he left and the she got busy getting ready.
Once she was ready, she took her communication medallion and sent Draco a message asking him the question he had earlier. He replied saying that he will talk to her tomorrow and to enjoy her date now.
She smiled as she grabbed her wand and left he room after locking and warding it.
She went to Sirius's door and knocked, he opened the door and invited her in. She was shocked by the sight in front of her. She had transformed the room filled with fairy lights and candles. The air smelt of roses and exotic flowers and leather that was completely Sirius.
He took her hand and walked her towards the door that lead to the balcony. He opened the double door and she gasped in shock. The railings we decorated with white roses and fairy lights that made the place look soft and inviting. A small wrought iron table and two chairs where set with places set for two people. The view was charmed and the back gardens of Grimmuald Place could be viewed.
With a flick of a wand Sirius had soft music wafting along.
Sirius pulled a chair out and helped her to her seat and then sat down himself. As in cue, Kreacher appeared and began serving them.
Sirius said " Kitten, we are going through tough time but consider this a timeout. A little stolen time for us, so that we can find ourselves, understand this relationship.
I hope you can agree with me on that."
Hermione blushed as she nodded her assent.
She said " I agree Sirius, I would love to talk about us. I guess I will need the timeout inorder stop worrying and overworking myself. The things I learn now is getting me worried for my brother."
" we will be in that together Kitten. I know how to save my pup from that manipulative shrew and her useless twats of kids."
Sirius took a deep breath to control the fury he felt towards the Weasley's and then turned on to Hermione and started talking to her about the various personal things he wanted to ask that ranged from her book interest to the her least favourite food. She also didn't leave the opportunity to understand him.
She listen to his stories and his likes and dislikes with great interest.
Time flew by and they didnt realise, they were engrossed in themselves that they hardly focused on what they were eating. Though the food was delicious Hermione was more interested in getting lost in Sirius's stormy grey eyes.
Soon the desserts were cleared away and Sirius stood up and came near her and said " May I have this dance, my lady"??
She smiled and said " Of course."
The music turned a bit louder and they dance peacefully. She looped her arms around his neck and they both gently swayed to the music.
Sirius felt content and at peace. The feeling of having Hermione in his arms was something he yearned for years. He now understood of all the feeling that James spoke about while speaking about Lily.
They continued dancing and then Sirius dipped his head and kissed Hermione ever so lightly on lips. She tasted that the strawberries from the dessert she had eaten and it was driving him crazy. He deepened the kiss and felt her settle against him. She was moaning lightly.
She pulled back and then kissed him again. They didn't realise that they moved during the kiss nor did it register that they ended up on Sirius's bed until they broke the kiss and he proceeded to kiss her jaw to her beautiful throats and paused to suck on the pulse point.
For Hermione her world had been squeezed into this moment. The centre being Sirius. His ministrations were waking feeling in her that were so overwhelming. She wished to stay here all her life. She had found her desire and now she was not ready to part with it.
Sirius could think straight, he knew he needed to stop. It was difficult, she was everything a man could hope for. Tasting her was addictive, no women would ever measure upto her. He forced back his desire and touch his forehead to hers. Then kissed her once more and pulled back and looked at her.
She looked throughly ravished with her swollen lips and messed up hair. But she looked like a sexy goddess. ' Merlin, give me the strength to stay away.!' He thought.
She started giggling at him, his expression was so funny. He shook his head and attacked her, tickling her.
She finally said " I give up.. I am sorry. Please I am sorry.!!"
Sirius smirked and gathered her in a hug and kissed her again and settled her on his lap and spoke " Kitten, you are so beautiful and so addictive, I don't think I can look may another women and feel anything."
Hermione narrowed her eyes and said " Merlin save you Black if you look at another women. You are mine ."
He felt his heart explode with happiness.He growled and grabbed her for another kiss which was heated and made her toes curl.
Now they parted , Sirius said " I promise Kitten, no one can measure upto you. I know this is going very fast , I am here for you though. I don't care what the world says or expects. You are mine."
They hugged and he gently settled her on the bed and the laid down besides her. He held her hand as they spoke.
Hermione was feeling very warm and comfortable but her dream was being interrupted by presisent knocks. She was really irritated and decided that she would need to open her eyes when the bed shifted and she got shocked and bolted up to see the smirking face and stormy grey eyes of one Sirius Black. The previous night came rushing to her. They spent hours talking and she might have falled asleep with him.
The knocking continued, Sirius called out for know who was so impatient. Turned out to be Mrs Weasley. Hermione panicked but Sirius winked at her and took her hand. He apparated directly to her room and kissed her and disappeared in a flush of magic.
Hermione was dazed to realise what just happened and was thankful for what Sirius did. If they were caught together, there would have been a lot of explanation to be done.
She took a deep breath and went to take a shower.
Meanwhile, Sirius came back to his room and was irritated at bloody women knock his door down. He had to set her straight. She was out of her bleeding mind if she thought she could control him like last year.
He took his wand and cast a spell to remove all traces of last night. He pulled on a shirt and opened the door to a fuming Molly Weasley.
" what the hell do you want Molly , is there a reason you and your dear children are banging down my door?" He asked casting a glance at the youngest two behind her.
" where is Harry and Hermione?" She asked, her face was red.
He turned back to his room and shouted " Pup, Mione .. are you in there.???"
" Sorry Molly, there are not in here. Please check some other room and goodbye , I need to pee."
With this he shut the door on her face before she could say anything. He could hear Moony and some others from the other side who see to be laughing at his response.
'Crazy harpy' he thought and went about his daily routine .
Once showered and wearing fresh clothes, he sauntered over to his godson's room. He peered inside to find it empty. He frowned and went to the fourth floor. In the duelling room he found Harry blasting apart target after target.
He waited until Harry tired and sat down on the floor. He went to him and sat next to him.
" Hey Pup, want to tell me what happened?"
"How do you really feel about Hermione? Answer me truthfully Padfoot." Harry asked.
" Pup, before I went through the veil , I knew she was special but I figured it was because of the life debt and the fact that you loved her as a sister. I felt it would be a familial thing. But now I feel a connection to her. I feel the need to protect her, not that she needs it but I have this urge to keep her safe. I feel I would never feel complete without her. I think thats how your father felt about Lily."
" then promise me you will do everything to protect my sister."
" Yes pup, I will protect her with my life."
" I believe I can take care of myself and don't need both of you to take care of me." Hermione said bitingly.
Sirius smiled 'the Kitten sure does have claws'.
" what the hell is going on Harry? Why does this place look like a war zone.?"
" well I had to vent and killing the youngest Weasley male would land me in Azkaban so this was a better option."
Sirius barked out a laugh and even Hermione shook her head and smiled and then said " want to tell me what happened ?"
Harry nodded and said " we need to talk to everyone at once, get hold of Neville and Draco if you can. I need to bring in the twins. Thanks to them we have some things to decide before we go to Hogwarts this year."
Hermione nodded and took her medallion and wrote the message and sent it to Neville and Draco.
Meanwhile Harry ran down to get dressed and get the twins.
Remus joined Sirius and Hermione and was told what happened. They waited for the boys to join them.