A/N: This chapter is a little shorter and it's boring, but like in real life you have to have the boring to get to the good stuff. Thanks Moony's Angel and to all you awesome people who reviewed the last chapter. I appreciate all of them.

Chapter 2: Dinner and a Movie

Hermione undressed, put on the luxurious terry cloth robe, and padded into the living area for a glass of wine. Sirius was sitting on one of the sofas reading. He was so engrossed in what he was reading she didn't think he heard her come in. Pouring two glasses of wine, she moved to where he sat and handed him a glass.

Sirius looked up at his roommate, "Thank you."

"What are you reading?" she asked, sitting next to him, tucking her feet up under her. He held the book up so she could see it. "Tale of Two Cities, classic reading. I didn't know you read muggle books." She took a sip of her wine.

"I've read a few. I finished War and Peace a couple days ago." Sirius said placing the book on the table in front of him. "That robe is about 5 sizes to big, would you like for me to get room service to bring you a smaller one?"

"No, I like this big one. Plenty of room to snuggle into and I like to snuggle." She shifted just a bit , why did she say that? "Do you know where we are going for dinner tonight?"

Sirius shook his head as he took a drink of his wine. "I don't know, Remus didn't say. He just said to dress in a suit. I know it's a muggle place."

"Okay," Hermione stood up. "I'm going to get another glass of wine and then go take a long hot bath. Would you like a refill?" She asked holding up the bottle. He shook his head. "Okay then I'll see you in a little while." She watched him pick up his book again and begin to read before smiling to herself and going into her room.

Hermione placed her wine on the edge, stepped into the large tub, and sunk into the steaming water. Laying her head against the side, she closed her eyes and listened to the soft music that was playing. She let her mind drift to where it wanted to go. Her thoughts went to what Alexia had said earlier. After much thought, she decided Alexia was mental. Sirius was Harry's godfather and her friend; she didn't have any plans on having a relationship with him, she didn't have those kinds of feelings for him.

She stepped out of the tub, dried off, and headed into the bedroom to dress. She had everything laid on the bed, but changed her mind. She put the blue dress back in the closet and pulled out the black one she had bought a few months ago, but hadn't worn. Sliding the soft material over her shapely body, she smiled when she realized this dress was not only dressier, but it was also shorter, tighter, and both of those plus the thin spaghetti straps made it sexier. She had the perfect accessories to compliment it. Around her neck, she placed a necklace of diamonds and black onyx, then positioned the matching earrings. She then went to the dresser and pulled out one of the scarves she'd purchased earlier. It was white silk with small black, pink and yellow flowers. She thought when she saw it in the store she could use it as a shawl, and that was her plan for tonight. After perfectly applying her makeup and stepping into her black pumps, she checked herself one last time to make sure everything was perfect. Deciding she couldn't get much better, she grabbed her clutch and headed for the living room.

Hermione stopped in the doorway when she saw Sirius was standing with his back to her. She thought if he looked very good from the back. He was in front of the fireplace adjusting his tie in the mirror that hung above it. She watched him for a few seconds, and then cleared her throat to get his attention.

He turned around, smiling at his roommate, "You look amazing and you're so beautiful!" he said not taking his eyes off her. It suddenly hit him that this stunningly gorgeous, sexy young woman standing before him was his godson's best friend.

"So I take it you won't be embarrassed to be seen with me tonight?" she asked teasingly.

Sirius began to chuckle. "Why would I be embarrassed? I'd be a fool to not want to be seen with you, you're stunning and that dress is… Let's just say, with you on my arm, I'll be the envy of every man in the place."

"Well, you'll turn a few heads yourself. You look wonderful," she said checking him over. He wore a three-piece black suit, with a white shirt, and a black tie with small red and white stripes. His short hair was perfectly styled, and combed, while his goatee was trimmed just right. Hermione glided across the floor to stand in front of him. He smelled good as well. She reached up and straightened his tie, then smiled and said. "How about a drink before Remus and Alexia get here?"

"What would you like?" he asked stepping behind the bar.

"Wine, please." She sat down on one of the sofas talking and watching him pour two glasses of wine. She marveled at what grace he had. He seemed to be listening to her, though she couldn't be sure.

Sirius walked over to where she sat, handed her a glass and took a seat next to her. The pair continued to talked for several minute. Then Sirius stood and walked over to the fireplace again, "Hermione, I know getting stuck with me isn't the way a young, beautiful woman wants to spend her vacation, so please don't feel like you have to baby-sit me because I don't have a wife or girlfriend here. Feel free to go with the kids or on your own."

She watched him, and knew he was telling her these things from his heart. He didn't want her to feel like she needed to hold his hand. Hermione stood, walked to where he was, took his glass out of his hand, sat it on the table and made sure she had his attention. "Sirius, if I didn't want to go to dinner with you, or sightseeing with you, or hang out with you, I wouldn't. I don't feel like I'm being stuck with you, you seem to want to do and see the same things I want to do and see. Harry and the others are more into the shops and recreation, where you want to see the history of things; those are the things I want to visit. Besides, with you along I don't need a tour guide." She smiled at him. "We can also get to know each other better." Before she could say anything else, there was a knock on the door.

Sirius opened it to find Remus and Alexia. Entering Remus asked, "Any word from the others? Anyone else joining us? Oh and by the way you two look great. Padfoot, old friend, you clean up very well."

"Thank you." Hermione said, turning to Alexia. "Would you join me in my room for a minute? I'd like to show you something." The ladies excused themselves leaving the men to wonder what that was all about?

Once the door was closed, Alexia asked, "What did you want to show me?"

"Actually I didn't want to show you anything. I needed to tell you something." Hermione said as she paced the length of the room.

"You have a crush on Sirius!" Alexia stated very matter of fact.

Hermione looked at her as if she were a mind reader. "No, actually I thought about what you said and I realize I don't have a crush on him. He's my friend and Harry's godfather, that's all. "

"Whatever you say, but you forget I'm a woman in love. I know when another woman has feelings for a man." Alexia said.

"Well, you believe what you want, but I know what I think and feel and it's not what you think. So can we please just drop it and have a nice dinner as friends?" Hermione said as she sat down next to her friend.

"Like I said whatever you want, but mark my words; someday you and he will be a couple. I'm going to watch him tonight to see how he responses to you." Alexia said hugging her friend. "Now we better get back out there."

The women joined the men in the living area. When it was time to leave Sirius offered her his arm, she smiled up at him and took it gracefully. Remus had made reservations at Il Valentino, an upscale restaurant at the suggestion of Kingsley Shacklebolt.

They were seated at a table near the window, and Sirius ordered a bottle of champagne. Hermione looked over the menu, then leaned closer to Him. "I have no idea what to order. Any suggestions?"

"How about penne with dry calabrian tomatoes and truffles, beef steak with rosemary, roman salad with gorgonzola and kiwi and mixed fruit for dessert? The steak is for two, so we would have share," he said closing his menus. He knew if she didn't like his suggestions he'd only change the steak.

Hermione smiled, "That sounds wonderful. Will you order for me, I need to go to the ladies room?" She looked over at Alexia for a minute. When she saw her friend smile, she gave her a look that plainly said 'don't go there'

Sirius nodded, took a drink of his champagne, stood and held her chair. He watched as Hermione and Alexia turned to go to the ladies room.

Remus brought him out of his thoughts. "Sirius, those two are up to something, I don't know what it is, but I know Alexia and she's scheming.

Sirius was really confused. "I'm bloody clueless when it comes to women, so I'm the last one to ask. I haven't had a relationship since school and the women of today are much different. So, don't ask me, besides she's your wife."

By the time the ladies arrived back at the table, their orders had been placed. Remus asked Alexia to dance and they made their way to the dance floor leaving Sirius and Hermione at the table. "Sirius, what do you want to do tomorrow? I know Harry and the others want to just hang out at the pool. Remus and Alexia are going to visit an old friend of hers. She said we could join them if we wanted."

Sirius thought for a few seconds. "If you want to go with Remus and Alexia please go ahead, I don't think I want to do that."

"I don't really want to go with them and feel out of place. I'd feel like I was intruding on their time, besides I'd rather go see more of Rome."

"I would too. Is there someplace you'd like to go tomorrow?" Sirius asked.

Hermione smiled, "I think I'd like to go to the Vatican."

"Would you like some company? I mean I was planning on going there sometime this week anyway." Sirius asked a little apprehensively. He didn't want to infringe on her time, if she wanted to be alone.

"I'd like that, I always enjoy your company. I don't always agree with you, but I enjoy hanging out with you," she said as she watched her friends on the dance floor. She turned back to the man sitting next to her. "Sirius, I'd love to dance, will you dance with me?"

He stood and held out his hand, not saying a word. He led her to the center of the floor, placed one hand on her waist and held her other one. As they began to sway to the gentle rhythm of the soft music, Hermione laid her head against his chest. The time past to quickly for her, the song ended and it was time to return to the table.

After diner they returned to the hotel. Remus and Alexia went straight to their room; they were getting up early to visit her friend. Hermione and Sirius went to their suite. He untied his tie and threw it on his bed, before coming out and sitting on the arm of the chair. "I was thinking I'd go down and swim some laps, do you want to go with me?"

She smiled and shook her head. "Thanks for asking, but I'd rather just stay here, get into some comfortable clothes, and read."

"Okay." Sirius said walking into his room. He emerged a few minutes later and headed for the door, but stopped when Hermione walked out of her room. "I'll be back in a while. Have fun."

He left and Hermione picked up a book, curled up on the end of the sofa and began to read. Later she looked up at the clock, Sirius had been gone almost 2 hours, she began to get a little worried, but he was a grown man so she tried opening the book again. As she did, she heard the door open. Calling over her shoulder, "Was your swim pleasurable?"

"Yes, it was nice, how about you? Did you enjoy your alone time?" Sirius asked heading to his room, but stopping at the door to wait to see if she answered.

She turned around to look at him, "It was quiet, and I just read, but please this is your room too, you don't have to leave." He smiled, and then turned to go into his room. Returning a few minutes later dressed in just lounge pants with a shirt slung over his shoulder. He poured himself a cup of tea and sat at the other end of the couch. Hermione looked over at him and smiled, "Hey roomie, why don't we put in a movie?" When she saw him nod, she stood and went to the entertainment center. "What would you like to watch?"

"What ever you want is fine as long as it's not to sappy." He said putting his cup on the table in front of him. Hermione turned on the television and placed a DVD in the player, then took the remote and strolled back to the couch. Instead of returning to the end where she had been sitting, she sat next to Sirius and pulled her feet up under herself.

"So what are we watching?" Sirius asked.

She smiled up at him, "Something I think you'll like. It's called Castaway. It's a couple years old, but it's really good…or so I hear."

Both settled into their seats and watched the movie, making comments now and then. Hermione found she was leaning against Sirius as the movie ended. "That was pretty good. We'll have to do it again." He said turning off both the TV and DVD player with the remote. "Now I think I'm going to bed. We're supposed to meet everyone for breakfast at 8 before scattering and doing our own thing."

Hermione stood. "Okay, make sure I'm awake, okay?" She saw him smile and nod. Heading for her room, she turned back around. "Sirius, are we still going to the Vatican tomorrow?"

"I planned on it, but if you'd rather do something else or do something by yourself it's fine," he said.

He watched as she shook her head, "No, I want to go, I was just making sure we were still going. Goodnight, Sirius," she said. As she entered her room, she head him say, "Goodnight and pleasant dreams."