((About to wrap things up, folks, but be prepared for a sequel :) ))
CHAPTER 43
Hermione pulled back as Sirius cupped her cheek gently. Her hand and went straight to her stomach; she paled.
Sirius frowned "What's-" his eyes followed her hand. His jaw dropped "Hermione..."
She looked up at him sadly "I'll be going soon..." She whispered.
"No." He shook his head "No. No. No. No. You can't leave me, Hermione. You can't." His voice was pained, eyes distraught.
"I have to..."
Hermione's real time...
"So they got back together..." Tonks smiled slightly, sitting beside Remus, Teddy curled in her arms.
"They did. But then she went, and that'll be when she comes back to us..."
The Marauders' Era...
Hermione and Sirius sat on the sofa,curled in each others' arms, contently silent.
Hermione kissed Sirius' cheek gently as the fire crackled.
Lily passed Hermione a bundle of parchment "Those are the notes. But why do you need them, Hermione?"
Hermione shook her head slightly "I can't say. But thank you. Really."
I'm going. I'm going and I could have saved them. I could have saved them all. Harry would have his parents. Maybe things would be different in the future. Maybe they'd be better. And I'm not allowed to do anything. Nothing at all. Basically... I helped kill Lily and James Potter by not giving them any kind of warning...
Another gap appeared in her wrist, a small hole.
Sirius gently took her hand and kissed it.
She smiled sadly up at him "I need to do some things,but I'll spend the night with you. I promise."
He nodded slightly, kissing her gently again.
She softly returned the kiss, eyes closing briefly. She gently pulled back, stroking his cheek softly before standing "I promise I'll come back."
He nodded slightly.
She offered a small smile to the others and stood, walking up to her dorm.
Once there, she packed a small bag and pulled out some parchment.
"I'm sorry, Pads..." James said, rather lamely.
"Yeah..." Sirius mumbled, looking glumly into the fire.
"Things'll get better." Lily put in helpfully.
"Yeah..." Sirius repeated, still staring into the fire, ignoring the stinging in his eyes.
"Want us to shut up?" Remus sighed.
"Yeah..."
Hermione began the first letter;
Dear Sirius,
I think I do love you. I really do. I'm so sorry our time together was so short, but I promise we'll see each other soon.
I understand if you want to forget me. I don't expect me to stick in your mind. I'm just an ordinary, bushy haired girl. But I'm not going to forget you. Ever.
This has most probably been one of the best times of my life.
I'll see you again, Sirius, I promise, and maybe then you'll understand why I was so secretive.
Yours forever,
Hermione x x
Ignoring the tear in her eye, she began the next letter.
Dear Lily and James.
I'm so happy you two are back together. You really are meant to be. One day you'll have a big wedding, and a baby. You'll be happy.
Just... Be careful. There's a war coming, it's obvious and you both know it, so stay safe.
Lily; you've been my best friend. Thank you so very much for that.
James; I don't doubt this, but you look after Lily and your unborn baby. You look after them.
It's been wonderful. It really has.
Thank you,
Hermione x x
'I'll miss you...' She mentally added.
Dear Remus,
It's been wonderful getting to know you, it really has. You've been like a brother to me. I hope that you have a great life.
Remus, remember. You're not a monster. You're a wonderful, intelligent, funny human being, one who unfortunately undergoes a horrible change every month.
What I said to Snape, about respecting you, was all truth. I respect you so much, Remus.
See you soon,
Hermione x x
She sealed all three letters as another hole appeared.
