I'm SORRY!!!! School is kicking my butt this year, but I WILL get this finished if it's the last thing I ever do!

A gentle hand shook Remus's shoulder. He opened his eyes blearily to find Fred Weasley bent over him with a cup of steaming tea in hand.

"Where's 'Mione?" he asked hoarsely as he accepted the mug gratefully.

"She and others left 2 days ago Moony...you were so sick, Mum thought we were going to have to take you so St. Mungo's. You've had a fever for the past day and a half. It just broke a few hours ago. How do you feel?"

Remus opened his mouth to answer, but his stomach rumbled loudly. Fred chuckled, and said teasingly, "Well, if your royal highness would like to attempt to stand, I, the royal jester, will escort his worshipfulness to the kitchen where he may partake of the excellent soup being cooked by the chef."

He accepted Fred's help with a rough chuckle. "Oh, and when we bring you back up here, you've got some letters to read." The twin said. "Letters? From who?" Remus rasped.

"Your subjects...who else?"

The older man sighed and whacked Fred on the head good naturedly as they made their slow way down the stairs.

Mrs. Weasley beamed when she caught sight of him.

"Oh good, you're up and about, dear! Fred, bring him right over here by the stove. The heat will be good for him."

Remus suppressed a smile. Molly was in full mother mode, but he didn't really mind. It had been a long time since he'd had a good mothering.

She stood over him, making sure he ate every drop of the chicken soup she'd made. "If my nose wasn't so plugged, I would be able to taste it!" he joked.

She frowned fiercely at him. "Don't talk with a throat like that, Remus! You'll just make it 10 times worse. Now take some of these cough drops up with you and answer those letters! Hermione has been worried sick about you."

He felt a pang inside at the thought that he caused her any distress. "And make sure you have plenty of blankets!" she called from the foot of the stairs as he and Fred went up. "Now you know what we have to go through!" the twin confided cheekily. "Better you than me!" Remus whispered.

He opened the letter on top of the pile. It was from Harry.

Remus-

Sorry you're feeling so are a real pain in the arse. Just wanted to tell you that I had a real blast with you this Christmas, and I'm really glad about you and Hermione. She's liked you for a long time (She'll kill me for telling you this). Ever since we saw you a couple years ago, she told me she was in love with you. I think at first I thought it was a tad wrong (no offense), but after seeing you with her, I know you'll take good care of her. Hope you feel better soon! Write me and let me know how you're getting on.

Harry

He smiled. Harry was a nice boy, and he agreed with his assessment that colds were not fun! The next was from Ron

Remus-

I have something to say, and it's sorta hard for me, but I'll do it anyway. You see, I had a crush on Hermione for almost 4 years, and I guess I didn't want to let myself like you once she told us about your relationship. I couldn't help it-You're a neat guy, and perfect for her. I hope you guys are happy, and Get better soon!

Ron

The werewolf nodded to himself. He'd always suspected, but had never known for sure about Ron's feelings toward his friend. He was glad that Ron had worked things out for himself.

Feeling a thrill of anticipation, he reached for the last letter. Hermione's.

Dearest Remus-

I hate to leave when you're so ill, but Hogwarts calls. I hope that you feel better soon. Write to me as soon as you can hold a pen...if you don't, I'll never let you look at page 45 of the lovely book I got for Christmas.

Remus groaned loudly, and coughed as his throat protested. "Hermione, you really know how to torture a man." He thought to himself.

Ron told me what he was planning to tell you, and I was shocked, to say the least. He never let on to me, and I feel bad, but he assures me that he's over it. Besides that, I think he got at least 4 letter from Lavender Brown while we were at Grimmauld Place.

I never got a chance to tell you what a wonderful time I had with you, even though it wasn't quite as romantic as I was expecting! I wouldn't have wanted Harry, Ron, and Ginny to have Christmas at Hogwarts while we enjoyed ourselves, though. You have a generous heart, and I love that about you.

Get a lot of rest (although with Ron's mum around, that's guaranteed to happen. He told me a few stories about when he was sick) and come visit again soon! Te amo.

Love,

Hermione

Remus set the letter down with a contented sigh. Even in sickness, she never failed to life his spirits. Tossing a cough drop into his mouth, he allowed his eyes to close. He'd write replies in the morning when he had more energy.