Disclaimer: You should know by now, I do not own HP! Nor the song 'Leave right now' by Jesse McCartney!

X o x o x o x o X

Story: The time on the cinnamon moon

Chapter 14: Leave right now

Hermione walked towards the table in which all the professors sat chatting happily. When they saw her approaching them, all stopped talking and turned to look at her. That made her nervous, she was shaking all over –literally-. Once she stood before them, she took a deep breath and spoke, trying not to choke. "Excuse me for interrupting, but may I have a word with the headmaster."

Dumbledore smiled, the smile that would die with him in the near future, never to be seen again. The same friendly twinkle played with his blue eyes as he kept looking at her, like a father would do to his only daughter. He looked the same, only a few years younger. "I suppose you wish to speak privately." He suggested.

Hermione nodded, some of her curls falling over her eyes. "Yes, sir." And with that Dumbledore got up and walked towards a chamber behind the professor's table, Hermione following behind, tugging her curl behind her ear, but failed miserably as it yet again fell over her eyes. Once they entered, Hermione saw Dumbledore murmur a silence charm on the door for privacy, and then he turned towards her.

"So, Miss Granger, what a pleasant surprise."

Hermione almost fell over when she heard him say her true name, the one which no one shouldn't know! But how could he? He did not know her, at least not on this time.

"Oh, I know many things." Spoke the headmaster winking, taking again Hermione by surprise. Did he read minds? Thankfully, he did not answer, instead he sat behind the desk and with a wave of his hand, gestured her to take the comfy seat in front of him. She obliged.

"So what is the reason of your visit?" he asked.

Hermione sighed, might as well get it out. "Well, I have a problem." She answered, looking up shyly to meet his blue eyes urging her to continue. "The thing is that I traveled time and now I'm stuck here. I don't know how to get back."

"I see, by a time-turner?"

"No, sir. By a locket that I found on Rem-Lupin's room in the present time."

"And you do not have it at the present time?"

"No, sir"

"I see" he then got up and began pacing around the room, rubbing his long white beard thoughtfully. What could be wrong? "That is not very good?"

"W-Why?" asked Hermione murmuring softly as her words seemed to disappear from within her.

"Because then you would not be able to return to the present time."

Those simple words hit her hard on her chest. She couldn't breath, she was cold all over, she was shaking uncontrollably, no…no…no…it couldn't be…Not being able to see her parents again, her family, her friends, Harry, Ron, Ginny…it suddenly dawn her, she was not coming back…she wasn't able to do so…

"So, w-what you mean to say is that unless I-I have the locket I cannot return." She whispered, tears making her not see clearly or was it the dizziness?

"That's exactly what I mean" then turning his gaze at her, he added in a softer tone. "I'm terribly sorry, but that's the way it goes."

She shakily got up. She couldn't stand being in this awful room, where her world had come crashing down. It was as if the room laughed at her, enclosing it's walls towards her, sucking her air. "Thank you, s-sir." And with that she walked in a complete daze, surprised she made it to the door and got out, without fainting.

Meanwhile, Dumbledore saw how pale she had gotten and frowned. "I wish all would end well for her. After all without the love and the locket she cannot return."

Hermione walked with her head down, trying hard on not to let the tears blind her. What could she do? She cannot return. She wouldn't get to see Harry nor Ron again. Nobody she loved in the present time. Nobody…what could she do?

Remus saw the girl he was looking for walking out of the chamber, in which she and Dumbledore had entered, in a zombie-like fashion. What had happened? She was even tripping with everyone she walked by. What was the matter with her?

"Jane." He called as he made his way towards her.

She slowly turned her head towards him, her eyes were empty, a frown was planted on her pale lips. Why was she like this? He grabbed her hand, which he found was icy cold. What the…? A soft music began playing. Violins joining in with the piano and the flute in the background. Couples took each other's hand and walked towards the dance floor. James and Lily were dancing together lovingly, while Sirius danced with a pretty blond.

"May I have the honor to have this dance with you?" asked Remus at Hermione trying to rid of what had made her this way out of her mind, and she just nodded softly, letting her bangs cover her eyes.

They walked to the now crowded dance floor holding hands. Once they stood in the middle, he passed both his hands around her waist and pressed her body closer to his, while she snaked her hands around his neck. She rested her head against his chest, hearing the beating of his heart and steady breathing, as they both swayed to the music.

I'm here, just like I said

Though it's breaking every rule I've ever made

My racing heart, is just the same

Why make it strong to break it once again?

And I'd love to say 'I do'

Give everything to you

But I could never be true

What could she do? She loved him, but she wanted to return so bad to her own time. It almost made her smile bitterly as she saw the irony of it all. She always wished to be together with Remus and now that she got her wish, she regrets it.

So I say…I think I better leave right now

Before I fall any deeper

I think I better leave right now

Feeling weaker and weaker

Somebody better show me how

Before I fall any deeper

I think I better leave right now

She lifted her hand from the back of his neck and caressed his cheek lovingly, tracing his cheekbone, his nose, and his soft lips. Maybe…maybe destiny wanted her to be here, against her wishes. Whatever happened she still wanted to return home…she knew that a goodbye would be hard, but it was her wish to do so. She wanted to go home…

I'm here so please explain

Why you're opening a healing wound again

I'm a little more careful, perhaps it shows

But if I lose the highs at least I'm spared the lows

Now I tremble in your arms

What could be the harm?

To feel my spirit calm?

Remus wondered why the girl he held close was acting so strange. The way she caressed him was lovingly as if she wanted to preserve this moment in her mind. As if she was about to say goodbye…Bending down he gave her a kiss on the cheek.

I think I better leave right now

Before I fall any deeper

I think I better leave right now

Feeling weaker and weaker

Somebody better show me how

Before I fall any deeper

I think I better leave right now

Hermione unconsciously blushed and again rested her head on his chest. How can any man be compare to him? He was unique…he was the one she loved. She heard his heart and smiled. It was telling her that he loved her as well, with it's melodic thumping as it beat excitedly. She loved him, but she didn't wanted to be here. And suddenly…tears came forth.

I wouldn't know how to say

How good it feels seeing you today

I see you've got your smile back

Like you say-you're right on track

But you may never know why

Once bitten twice as shy

If I'm proud, perhaps I should explain

Remus saw how her shoulders suddenly began shaking as he heard her sobbing, sniffing through what he knew were tears. She had stopped swaying to the music, and Remus stopped as well, bending down to see her face. Like he imagined, all covered in tears.

I couldn't bare to loose you again

Yes, I will

I think I better leave right now

Feeling weaker and weaker

Somebody better show me how

Before I fall any deeper…I think I better leave right now

"Jane." He whispered.

"Remus…I-I'm sorry!"

And with that she turned around and ran out of the Grand Hall, into the outside of the Hogwarts grounds. She ran away from Remus's shock face, away from James, Lily and Sirius, away from her worries, her mistake, as she wished deeply that she would disappear from the world.

She ran into the forbidden forest, not knowing which way to go. The air slapped on her face, not caring who she were, making her blue rose fly off her hair. Twigs scratched her body, making small cuts all over her, but she did not care. Her breath was beginning to burn her and she was already breathless. Her legs begged her to stop and finally they gave in, as she fell unceremoniously on her knees on a beautiful meadow she had never seen.

She covered her face with her hands, finally breaking down. She sobbed not caring if her tears would run out, Nothing seem right as her world came crashing down around her. She was stuck in between. Nothing was right.

A drop fell on her uncovered nose, and soon it was followed by heavy rain. The rain mixing with her tears, all her sadness covered in her fears. Thunder soon erupted from the sky, as the lightning momentarily brightened the grey clouds in the darkened sky, but she did not bother. They were, after all, her only companions. The only one who seemed to understand her angering sadness.

She dropped her hands on her lap, all cold and shaking, as she raised her head, looking up at the sky. Her hair and dress all glued to her body, making her feel naked in her own pity. She always thought that when it rained angels were crying in the above heaven. Maybe they were now crying for her. Maybe it was better if no one cried for her and she would face an eternity alone. Then shecouldn't beable to make such mistakes.

Suddenly a pair of strong hands covered her own cold ones. Hermione looked down, only to be shocked as she gazed into Remus eyes, that was kneeling before her. Instead of asking why she had run or shouting at her for running at the forbidden forest, he embraced her.

"You made me worry to death." He whispered in her ear, the worriness clear in his voice.

"Sorry." She murmured on his shoulder.

Remus separated from Hermione and griped her arms strongly, as he looked into her eyes unblinkingly. "Why do you keep apologizing?" he spoke firmly. "Don't you see that even if you do realize something bad, you don't need to apologize. You're pure. You don't do anything wrong."

"Yes, I do" she softly spoke. She wanted so much to tell him the truth, from where she was, her worries, her sorrows, her mistake.

"What do you mean?" he whispered in response.

The rain kept falling down, soaking both of them, not worrying if they got sick. Thunder broke down from the grey skies yet again, illuminating both their pale faces.

Finally Hermione spoke, looking down at the ground, feeling numb, as she did so. "Destiny can do strange things. It made me meet you, the person I dreamed of. But I did something wrong: I messed up with destiny. Everything is wrong because of me. Because of my mistake."

"What do you…?"

She interrupted Remus question, as she got herself free from him. Trembling, she placed her hands on his face, holding him. "I love you Remus, more than anything, but I want, no, I need to get back home."

Remus eyes opened wide, as he registered her words. She said she loved him. She loved him! Suddenly, the thing she said at the end of her sentence didn't matter. Nothing matters, just her and him. With this in mind, he bend down and captured her lips in his. Hermione didn't expect his reaction, neither did she expected hers, as she wrapped her hands around his neck, returning the kiss hungrily. She thought that maybe he would have found out her secret, but he did found out something. Her love for him...

Nothing matters. Nothing could interrupt them. And even if bitter tears came forth, they would go unnoticed thanks to the rain falling from above. Thanks to the angels that cried for her.

But soon enough Hermione's sorrows gave into her as she went limp, like a ragged doll on Remus arms. Fainting out of the world and into the drowning darkness.

- - - end chapter 14 - - -

Authors note: Well, how did you liked this chapter? I know that many of you are not a fan of Jesse McCartney (personally, I am), but when I heard this song (which is featured in this chappie), I couldn't resist, but to put it here. I found that it was similar to what Hermione was feeling. So thanks to all my reviewers, THANKS FOR READING AND REVIEWING! Now, PLEASE REVIEW! GRACIAS!