I know I have been slack. I know it has been a while but here it is the next chapter. Enjoy and I hope to have a new chapter soon as term break is coming up. Thank you for your patience. Goodbye for now but not for long.

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Hermione was unsure of where she was exactly. She remembered crying with the boys in the room of requirement, and then it was blank. She had no idea where she was. She was laying on her side. It was also warm and soft, was she in her bed? No, it was not her bed; the pillow smelt like new parchment, woodsy and freshly mowed grass. It was what Remus smelt like to her. Was she is Remus's bed? Wait how did she get here? Straining her ears she could hear the boys speaking in hushed tones, was she in the boys dorm? How did she get here? Without moving a muscle, Hermione listened to the Marauders hoping they might shed some light on the situation. A voice came from behind her.

"Our little Mione is a time traveler" James's voice seemed concerned. With his pureblood education, both Sirius and James would know just how dire Hermione's situation was. Which meant they would also know what her consequences would be if she were ever to be caught, "is even possible for someone to travel back this far? Time travel magic is unstable and incredibly dangerous and then of course is the fact what she is doing is illegal, she is meddling with time heavens knows what she has already changed. I just can't understand why she would do such a thing, leaving all she had ever know shit must be bad" James sounded eerily like Harry.

"Hermione our little stickler for the rules, doing something illegal. I have never been so proud" Sirius's joking tone was just that a joke. She could only imagine he would be smiling but it would have failed to reach his eyes. He cared about Hermione even though they fought often and about everything. She knew he would be scared going forward what would happen if... Remus' acidic tone came from the foot of the bed.

"It's not a joke Sirius, if anyone finds out she could be in serious trouble or worse recruited by you know who. Time Turners only go back not forward she is from our future, she has information that could turn tides of war and change unspeakable things" of course he was right it was very rare that Remus was ever wrong. Hermione's heart ached for all of them. She needed to give the answers to so many questions they deserved that much.

"So…I'm not allowed to be impressed by your bird, how rude" before Sirius received a beating from Remus, Hermione decided she would do the charitable thing and set things straight. Sitting up in the bed, Hermione turned to face James and Sirius.

"I think what he is saying is be impressed but keep it to yourself" Hermione dared to glance at Remus, his slender frame leaned against the bedpost. For a second he looked at her and Hermione could see the betrayal he felt. Sirius snapped her from Remus' cold green gaze.

"Morning there kitten, sleep well" James hit Sirius' arm with such force that Hermione knew he would develop an impressive bruise. Clearly, Sirius was asking for a beating from anyone who was willing to give it.

"Well enough but how did I get here" she asked innocently. Hermione watched as Remus and James shifted uncomfortably. It was actually funny if Hermione was being perfectly honest. She never thought she could make two marauders squirm unintentionally.

"Moony carried you under the cloak, he got all territorial wouldn't even let us touch you. He even went as far as to growl at poor James. I am going to buy him a muzzle for Christmas this year" Sirius winked at Hermione and she rolled her eyes. Hermione looked to Remus who had been standing at the end of his bed for some time now.

"I am sure you each have questions and I will answer now if you like, I understand that it must be a bit of a shock and I understand if you don't believe me"

"Actually, it explains a lot like how you never study and are at the top of the class not to mention you can cast non-verbal spells" James had been very observant of Hermione, it was honestly a little scary.

"So I think it is time that I give you some answers to the questions I am sure each of you have"

"Are you sure you want to do this tonight love? I mean it has been a long night for all of us" Sirius looked genuinely worried for Hermione. It broke her heart to see him like this. She knew she complained about his bravado a lot but she hated to see him scared, especially for her.

"You deserve these answers…I need you all to know so please ask me anything" Hermione gave a weak smile that possibly made the situation worse. She understood why each of them had hesitations. Hell she had been lying to them all for so long. It took a while for the questions to start, she was sure that was a trust thing. Most of them were trivial things, how did you know me? Were we friends? It was just a matter of time before they asked the question, that she really did not want to answer. She knew that they would ask what the fate of the Marauders was. Hermione also knew that it would shake these boys to the core. Everything they had done in their lives was out of love for each other. To know that in spite of this they perished. Hermione wondered if they were mature enough to handle it yet.

"What happened…to us Hermione? Why did you come back to this time?" Sirius asked somberly. She wondered if he knew deep down what her reply would be. Taking a deep stabilizing breathe Hermione looked at each of them before she spoke.

"When I left my time, in 1998 we were in the midst of the second wizarding war. To make it worse we had all but lost to…to Voldemort. I was given a contingency plan from Dumbledore for if everything went sideways. I did not know what it was at the time nor did I ask many questions. So many people died that if the cost of erasing all of that pain hurt and loss was just me, then I had no other choice." Hermione knew she was avoiding telling the boys about what happened to them. She paused for what felt like an eternity. She struggled to find the right words, the brightest witch of her age and she could not find the words. So caught up in her own mind Hermione did not notice that Remus had sat beside her until he took her hand. Looking into his eyes Hermione found something that did not expect to see. Trust. Looking to each of them, Hermione told them about their futures.

"What I am about to tell each of you is what happened in my timeline but please know that there is every possibility that this may not even happen now. Do each of you understand this?" each young man nodded and Hermione continued, "Sirius were one of the most fiercely loyal men I had ever know, you overcame so much. When you were, twenty-two you were framed by Peter for the murder of twelve muggles. Sirius you spent twelve years in Azkaban before escaping. I met you in my third year at Hogwarts. Sirius…in my time…you… you're… you were murdered while trying to protect your godson. I'm sorry Sirius" her voice had become shaky; Hermione knew her words would have wounded him. She was surprised that he was not angry and destroying something. Instead, he surprised her with his calmness.

"Did you kill me kitten?" shaking her head Sirius continued "then you have nothing to apologize for"

"What about me Hermione what happened to me?" Remus squeezed her hand a little tighter.

"Remus you were the greatest Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher I ever had. You taught me spells that has saved my life on numerous occasions. Remus you find your mate and she gives you an adorable little boy. You and your wife fought side by side for your sons future, but you both died in the second war"

"Don't you dare Remus John Lupin, you were an incredible father doting on you boy with love and admiration. You died trying to make sure his childhood would be free of fear. I will not have you martyr yourself you were and still are an incredible man. And before you start blaming yourself for having a child you should know that you can't pass on your furry little problem, as it is not genetic' Remus still dumbfounded by what Hermione had done reacted in a very odd way that took her by surprise. Standing up he towered over Hermione he wrapped his hands around her waist and pulled her into kiss. Hermione felt the tension leave her as she returned his kiss. It was easy to forget about what had happened when they were like this. When the finally finished he just held her close for a moment longer. When the finally took their seats James was timid. It was as if he already knew that his future was just as bleak, if not worse.

"Do I really want to know what happened to me?" he asked cautiously. Hermione left Remus's side and sat next to James. Taking his hand she answered him the best way that she could, trying to give him some courage or hope.

"Only you can answer that James, if you don't want to know I understand but you can ask me anything" James took a deep steadying breath before he asked his question.

"Was I happy Hermione?"

"From what I was told you were the happiest man to ever walk the earth, you married a wonderful witch and she gave you a son who I had the unbelievable pleasure of knowing, he was my best friend." Smiling at James, she could see the cog and gears turning in his mind. He was working out what had happened.

"What do you mean by you were told, did you not know me Hermione?" James already knew this answer, but Hermione also knew that it was a different thing to know then to hear it said aloud.

"Are you sure you want to know James, because I can't take it back once…once you know"

"Tell me, Hermione please," his hazel eyes, pleaded with her. He did remind her so much of Harry. He had the same look on his face when he knew that he was Voldemort's seventh horcrux. Hermione's heart was breaking in her chest with every word that came from her lips.

"You James Potter made Peter your secret keeper after being forced into hiding because a prophecy predicted your son would be the one to defeat him for good. James you died protecting your family on Halloween night in 1981. You were only twenty-one. I am sorry…I wish it were happier that I had stories about you but what I do know is that you were an amazing father. Your son got all of your greatest qualities including your ability to find trouble. He looked just like you; except for the eyes he had his mother's eyes"

"I have so many more question Hermione. Did you know him? Who is my wife?"

"Yes I knew him he was my best friend and as for your wife, where would be the fun if I told you that. Everything I am telling you a possibility of what your lives could become. This is a chance for change, I am doing everything I can to make sure that what I have told you tonight does not happen but I will need your help at some point and it will not be easy. Just think about it for now and give me your answers when you are ready. Now if you don't mind I am going back to my dorm, after all can you imagine the scandal in the morning, Goodnight boys I will see you soon…I hope" kissing Remus' cheek Hermione left the room and her boys behind. Slowly she made her way down the stairs. Hermione knew that the looks on each of their faces would be seared into her memory forever. Especially James, the sweet and wonderful James. She was not just fighting for Harry anymore. She needed James to live.

"Hermione wait up a second" a familiar voice called from behind her, turning she saw Sirius running down the stairs. Her mind drifted quickly to the worst-case scenario.

"Sirius is everything alright; I mean I know you are not alright. What is it?" she searched his face for any indication of what was wrong. It was not often that Sirius Black ran after girls, he usually liked them to run after him.

"I just wanted to say I'm…I'm sorry for everything. I fucked up and everything you have done has been for us and for James's kid…were you two together in your time" Sirius surprised her with his question about Harry. It was not as though there weren't opportunities while they were on the run searching for horcruxes.

"Me and Harry, no he was more like my brother…" Hermione cussed herself out she had deliberately not said his name, mainly because if she was unaware if it was James or Lily whom liked the name that and she wanted the Potter's to find things out for themselves rather than with her interference.

"He names the kid Harry really; he is my god son right" he said with a coy smile, proud that he had worked out a part of the equation.

"Sometime you are too clever Padfoot, and don't tell James, his sons name I mean it he has to figure that out for himself" she said sternly crossing her arms and staring at the animagus.

"I swear on merlin's beard I will not tell James his kid's name" Sirius crossed his heart and smiled at Hermione. She could see how the girls were crazy about him; he was somewhat good looking in an annoying sort of way.

"Goodnight Sirius"

"Goodnight Hermione" leaning into her, Sirius kissed her cheek. Only he lingered slightly longer then he should have. It would have only been a second or two. As she pulled away from him, Hermione looked into Sirius's slate grey eyes. She could see that the same jolt of electricity that was running through her veins had surged through him too. Hermione was not sure what she was doing when he leaned in and locked her in place against the wall, with his arms either side of her. Hermione found herself transfixed by his confidence. His eyes raked over her unrelenting in his desire for something more than proximity. Her breath hitched in her throat as he leaned in closer to her. When his lips made contact with her neck it felt like fire was running through her veins while an unquenchable desire pooled inside of her. Hermione knew she should leave, if one student were to catch them the rumor mill of Hogwarts would run wild. It took all of her physical and mental strength to push Sirius off her. When she was safely out of his grasp, Hermione wasted no time running from the boy's staircase, running from Sirius. Stopping only once, she was outside of the girl's dorm room. Hermione thought about what had happened tonight. Everything moved so fast, her body felt like it was on fire thanks to Sirius. Leaning on the old stonewalls she let herself sink to the ground as she tried to stabilize her breathing. This was something she had been working towards for many months, it was the entire reason she became and animagus, and now the easiest part of her plan was done. As her breath slowed, she thought of the collection of horcruxes she had hidden under the floorboards by her bed. If the boys refused to speak to her again then at least she would be able to rid their lives of Voldemort or at least she hoped so. She would not stop until he was gone for good this time that was her promise and then there was Remus and Sirius. Lily was right there was something between Hermione and Sirius, but there was also something between Hermione and Remus. She needed to make a decision about that and soon or she may just go mad. However, that was for another time for now Hermione stood up brushing the dust from her robes and she entered her dorm room, holding her head higher then when she had left. She was expecting to find all of her dorm mates sleeping soundly, but she was delighted to find Lily reading a book sitting up in her bed. Hermione was glad she was awake. Hearing the door Lily's emerald green eyes fell on Hermione leaping from her bed she hugged Hermione tight. Breaking away from her Lily circled Hermione looking for any kind of physical injury. A sigh of relief came when she saw that not even a hair on Hermione's head had been harmed.

"Hermione oh thank goodness are you ok, what happened? I want every detail I mean it" the bossy red head pulled Hermione back to her bed, pulled the red velvet curtain closed. The anticipation clearly getting to Lily, Hermione pulled out her wand and cast a silencing charm before she spoke.

"Lily I have so much to tell you"

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"So it would appear you have been rather busy in the past forty-eight hours" Dumbledore looked over his half-moon spectacles at Hermione with what she knew was disapproval. However, at this point she truly did not care for what the headmaster was implying.

"I am just doing as I promised headmaster" Hermione calmly rebutted after all she knew what he would do in the future to win a war, leading three teenagers on a blind goose chase searching for objects that often fought back. Hermione wondered if he wanted to be the pot or the kettle because both were both black.

"Terrible things happen to those who meddle with time Miss Granger I would advise you to be cautious however I fear it would fall upon deaf ears." Standing abruptly from her chair Hermione could not look at him for a moment as she feared she would do something irrational, taking a calming breath Hermione turned to face the white haired man once again.

"I don't think that is correct Sir, I am just trying my best with what you have instructed of me. They don't know about the horcruxes that I have collected and nor will they until the right moment and as for the cautious advice, you should do well to remember who set me upon this dangerous course." Hermione knew that she caught the older wizard off guard as he took his time to ponder what she had said.

"You of course are correct again Hermione, I may have set you on this course however it is you who will choose your path, not myself or those you have come to care about. It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities Miss Granger. Your ability to change the future is undeniable however I wonder if you have made the right choices." Her blood began to boil. Every choice she had made was selfless, she traveled back in time to fix someone else's fuck ups for goodness sakes. Maybe she had been spending too much time with Sirius but Hermione could not let his criticism continue. She would not keep those she had come to love in the dark they needed to know what was coming.

"All the choices I have made Sir are for the greater good. You know what that is do not you after all what are the choices you have made Headmaster. You have recruited just as many for your cause and you will ask many more to join your order before the war is over, what does that say about you and your abilities" Hermione spat the words at the wizard in front of her. He had after all had set her on this course and if he was un-happy with her performance in these tasks then she really could not care less. She would not let him lead the Marauders and Lily into this war blindly as he did Harry, Ronald and herself. Not this time.

"It would say that I too care for the greater good, after all like you have kindly reminded me I was the one to send you back to change the future. We fight for the same thing; I simply hope you understand that every action has a consequence. Are you able to handle your consequences Miss Granger?" his tone was void of any real acknowledgement of his consequences. If the wrong people were to learn about her circumstances, then it would not be Albus Dumbledore who paid the price it would be her. To have him question this was a low blow even for esteemed wizard. Hermione knew that she was meddling with time but she refused to be sorry for it in the slightest. She knew that this was after all for her future. Holding her head a little higher and puffing out her chest she squared off against her headmaster.

"I have lived through a war and seen many of the people I love die Headmaster. I will not allow that to happen again. I will save those I care about the consequence be damned. We may fight for the same side, but it does not mean that agree on how to fight Sir" her tone had the right amount of confidence and bite. Finally standing from his desk Dumbledore rounded his desk and stood in front of Hermione. Smiling down at her, he seemed unperturbed by her declaration as he spoke to her like with an even and calm manner.

"We do not have to agree on how to fight, but we must agree that Tom has to be stopped once and for all" on that matter they were in agreed.

"Then I think it is time we hunt for the Gaunt family ring"

"Right again Miss Granger"

Thank you to everyone for sticking to the endo of the chapter. Please tell me what you thought and try not to be too mad at Sirius. The question for this chapter is how do you think Remus will react when he finds out if he ever finds out. Thank you again and see you on the flip side.