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Home Again
Hermione was walking along the corridors in Hogwarts making her way to her new classroom. It was a rather large room, and the rows of desk were in a slightly curved pattern and ascended as they went back. She remembered this room well, as she had spent much time in it in her child hood.
An image of a tiny little man popped in her mind. He was standing on a stool and a couple of books in order to be seen properly. Her memories of her tiny excitable Professor were fond ones, and she hoped her students would think the same of her.
The next picture she received in her mind was one of many many eyes looking up at her from eager heads. They would expect her to teach them all she knew. But, what if she was a bad teacher? They would hate her, and she could never forgive herself. She couldn't do this.
"I can't do this."
"Can't do what?" inquired a voice from behind her. Turning she saw Remus.
"Oh Remus! What if I'm horrible? What if they hate me?"
A small smile spread across his face, and he walked over to the nervous girl. "You'll do fine they'll love you." He pulled her to him in a friendly and warm hug, and then released her slightly so they could see each other's eyes. "You are the smartest and most talented girl I have ever known. You know so much and I know that you will have no problem conveying to the children what you know. And as to them hating you, how could they? They'll adore you Hermione. There is not one thing about you that they could despise if they tried. You're just getting 'First Day Jitters' we all do. I mean you never know what to expect. As time goes on you worry more about who's in your class than how you'll do teaching it. Imagine trying to teach Fred and George Weasley."
Hermione smiled and pulled herself close to him in a hug again. "Thank you Remus! You're such a great friend." She whispered in his ear.
"Don't mention it." was his response, as he laid his head on top of hers and too in the sweet smell of her hair.
An old wizard with whit hair and blue eyes saw this scene in passing by the open door of the class room.
Remus was sitting in his office. Hermione had gone up to her quarters to get settled in. He himself had accomplished this earlier and he now sat looking through some books and humming a jovial tune.
"Well Remus, I don't remember seeing you this joyous since your Marauding days here at Hogwarts."
Remus turned his attention from his book to his employer. "Is it wrong for a man to be happy every once in a while?" He was on informal terms with the old mage as they worked together on more than one front. Both were members of the Order of the Phoenix which was coming closer to squashing Voldermort every day.
"Not at all. And I am sure you will find that I am most happy about your happiness. I have often said if has been far too long since I'd seen you smile."
"There have been many sad passings in my life."
"Yes, and I am glad to find you smiling again it is a wonderful site. How was your summer?"
"It was good. The beginning was dull, but I had company for the end and the time went by quickly."
"Ah yes! How is Ms. Granger? I haven't had a chance to talk to her yet." Dumbledore noticed a small change in Remus's eyes as he spoke of Hermione.
"She is a bit nervous now about teaching right now, but I know she'll do fine."
"Yes I'm sure she will. Well I will see you at dinner Remus."
"Good-bye Albus"
Hermione had finished unpacking, and decided to make a quick stop in the library before she went down to dinner. On her way, she was intercepted by a tall woman with almost gray hair.
"Professor McGonagall!" Hermione squeaked with delight.
"Honestly Hermione," the witch replied in her serene voice, "You will call me Minerva now."
"Oh! Sorry Pro-Minerva."
Minerva smiled, "Now come there is someone whom I want to introduce you to." She put her arm around the young witch's shoulders and led her towards the Great Hall. "Hermione, this is Shawn Irving, he's going to be our new History of Magic teacher. Shawn this is Hermione Granger."
Shawn Irving had to be one on the best looking wizards Hermione had ever seen. He had almost black hair that stopped at the nape of his neck and was slicked back in an important fashion. His eyes were a deep brown color and appeared to be endless. The man stood up straight with perfect posture which showed off his incredible height. He looked mysterious and very intriguing. It looked like he was a few years older than Hermione.
"Pleased to meet you," Hermione said politely.
"It's a pleasure" said the man, taking Hermione's hand and raising it to his lips. The gesture caused Hermione to blush, and the older witch to smile triumphantly. She figured that she had made a perfect match.
"What happened to Professor Binns?" Hermione inquired.
"Oh, on the last day of the term last year, a new ghost came to Hogwarts, a pretty girl ghost. And Professor Binns laid eyes on her, and didn't stop talking about her or bugging her until she agreed to date him. One day they ran off together saying that they were going to find a small mansion to haunt just the two of them. We haven't seen either since."
Hermione laughed.
"Actually, I was just telling Mr. Irving that you might be willing to take him into Hogsmede tomorrow and show him around."
"I would love to," Hermione replied.
"Excellent!" the old witch said, "Well let's go in to eat then."
They entered into the Great Hall and sat down at the large table for the staff. Shawn was sitting on Hermione's right. He wasn't saying much but he kept looking at Hermione. So she smiled politely.
Soon, Remus entered the hall and took the seat to Hermione's left. Her face lit up when he entered the hall, but the only person who seemed to notice was a rather old wizard with sparkling blue eyes.
"Hello Remus!"
"Hello!" they smiled at each other.
Hermione remembered that Remus didn't know the wizard to her right, so she figured that she should make an introduction. "Remus," she began, "This is Shawn Irving." She indicated to the wizard on her right, who turned to look at Remus. "And Shawn, This is Remus Lupin. He teaches Defense Against the Dark Arts."
"Hello," said Remus.
"Likewise,"
"Umm," Hermione started turning to Remus, "Pro-Minerva asked me to take Shawn into Hogsmede tomorrow and show him around. Would you like to come?"
Remus noticed the triumphant look on Irving's face that seemed to be laughing at him saying 'I got the girl, and you've got nothing.' Remus was about to agree, so he could intrude on the little date, but then he remembered that there was no way he could have Hermione. It might even be easier for him if she did have a boyfriend. "No," he said, "You go." And he felt a pang in his ribcage.
Hermione was disappointed that Remus didn't want to go with her, but she said, "Alright then."
They spent the rest of dinner talking half-heartedly. After dinner Hermione asked Remus what he was going to be doing.
"Actually, I'm really tired from unpacking. I think I'm going to go to bed. But I'll see you some time."
"Okay g'night." She said as she watched him go with hurtful eyes.
A pair of blue eyes caught this exchange finding it rather odd.
Remus was pacing his room. He should be happy for his friend, but he wasn't. Remus was angry. This makes no sense Remus! You can't have her, you'll hurt her! Let her go! It's better like this. But despite all of his convincing, he couldn't calm himself down. The thought of Hermione talking to him, touching him, kissing him! It was all too much.
In a humungous outburst of strength, he threw everything off his desk with a viscous sound. Then he collapsed into an armchair with his head in his hands.
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