Lupin slowly walked down the stair case where he knew Harry would be waiting for him. He stopped on the last few steps to collect his thoughts. He knew he was being unfair to Harry, and it was time to tell him why he has been acting the way he has. He took a deep breath and walked down the last few steps and was greeted by a sad looking Harry Potter.
"Hello." Lupin said
"Hi" Harry said
"Where did Hermione and Ron go?" Lupin asked struggling to start a conversation.
"Back to the common room. Hermione wanted to read the book and Ron went off to find Luna."
"Thats good. I hope you will read the book as well and not just let Hermione tell you what it said."
"I won't. Even thou I can hear her reading it right now, I know it is important for me to read it myself."
"Good." Lupin said trying to think of what he should say next. He knew he should just tell Harry, but he wasn't ready yet.
"Want to go for a walk?" Harry asked
"I think that would be good."
Harry nodded and began walking. They walked in silence through the corridors with an unspoken knowledge of where they were going.
Lupin stopped a few feet away from the exit of Hogwarts. " You have your wand?"
Harry nodded. "Always."
"I hope you don't mind going outside, I need some fresh air. For some reason I feel clasterphobic in the castle tonight." he said and he pushed the large doors open and walked out in the early fall night.
Harry let out a small chuckle. " I bet you're the first to say that."
"You would think that, but I believe your father said the same thing when he was trying to propose to your mother."
"Really?"
"You never heard about his proposal?"
Harry looked down at the ground sadly. " No, I haven't heard much about my parents."
Lupin was saddened by the lack of knowledge Harry knew about his parents. He knew Sirius wanted to tell him about them, but his time with Harry was to short.
" He decided to ask her right after graduation. He was extremely nervous the whole week; he couldn't eat or sleep. Which was very out of charector of your father. The man could sleep though anything and was always eating, like Ron." Lupin siad with a smile.
"Anyways your mother was worried about him, she couldn't figure out for the life of her what was wrong. She was always asking Sirius and I what was wrong, Sirius always made same joke about it. I wanted to tell her, but couldn't. The night before graduation your father was restless, he was pacing around our dorm trying to get the words just right. I never saw him sweat so much, not ever after he won the quidditch house cup earlier that year." Lupin said stopping at the edge of the lake to catch his breath.
" He decided to take a walk he said he couldn't think and though the walls where closing in on him. Sirius and I though he was going nutters but let him go. He didn't come back for three hours and when he did he had a huge goofy grin on his face and said he was getting married."
Lupin looked over at Harry who has a huge grin on his face and a few tear in his eyes. " How did he ask her?"
"I don't know. Every time someone asked how he proposed they both changed the subject."
"I wish they were here. I miss them all so much." Harry said walking towards the Quidditch pitch.
"I know you do, so do I. They would be very proud of you Harry."
"Mum told me she was last year. She said that Dad and Sirius would be visiting me as well, I wish they would."
Lupin was a little taken back by that statement, he heard about the dream but never heard Harry mention it since then. " Lily never lies. If she said they will visit you they will. I know your father or Sirius wouldn't miss a chance to talk to you one more time. When they come to see you tell them I say hi."
Harry walked on to the Quidditch pitch and looked up at the three hoops. " I will." he said and continued walking until he was in the middle of the pitch.
"You miss playing don't you?"
"I do, but I think I miss flying more. I feel free up there."
"Well you've been fly since you were a month old. Its only natural that you miss it."
Harry sat down in the middle of the pitch waiting for Lupin to tell him about his flying experience.
Lupin smiled at the eagerness on Harry's face. " When you turned a month old you father and Sirius decided it was time for you to have your first lesson. Your mum had gone to the store to pick up a few things. It was the first time that your father, Sirius and I were left to care for you on our own." Lupin said taking a seat next to Harry on the grass.
"You mum asked me to make sure that they didn't do anything stupid, but once they get an idea in there head's there is no talking them out of it. I tried to." he said with a smile on his face.
" They bundled you up in just about every piece of clothing you had so you wouldn't get cold, even if it was still warm out. You mum had bought a carrier that straps on the front of her so she could still hold you but be able to do other things. I helped James put it on and Sirius put you in the carrier. I was so scared that James would drop you or you would some how fall out."
"Did I?"
"Oh Merlin no! I stayed on the ground right next to the broom so I would catch you if anything happen, thankfully I didn't need to. Once James mounted the broom you started to laugh. I never saw a happier baby then when he pushed off the ground and hovered just above the ground."
"Did mum find out?"
"Yes, she came back from the store about 2 minutes after James kicked off. She came in to the back yard and saw him and hovering just above the ground. She heard you squeal and thought that you were scared, she ran over to him and saw that you were actually laughing and smiling. She was upset with your father for doing it, but she could never stay mad at him for long."
Harry and Lupin sat in silence for a long time, both remembering the stories and event of the past. Harry was over whelmed with the new stories he has and wanted to heard more. Lupin knew he had to tell Harry what he was doing through theses last few months. Lupin took a deep breath.
"Harry."
Harry turned his attention back to Lupin. He looked at him trying to tell him to continue.
"I.... I..... well...." Lupin began to stumble over his words.
"Are you okay?" Harry asked
"Yes.... no...... I don't know!" he said making his way back to his feet. He began to pace in front of Harry. " I need to explain why I have been acting the way I have, but I don't know how. I don't want to hurt you again."
"Again? You have never hurt me Lupin" Harry said watching him pace back and forth in front of him.
"Thats just the thing; I did. I let you down this summer. I should of fought harder to get you out of that place. I knew that you were in danger, I knew Percy was the spy, but I didn't fight harder to get you out of there. Its my fault. When I could get you out of there I was late, if only I was there on time your aunt and uncle would still be alive. Its all my fault."
Harry stared blankly at the man in front of him. He couldn't believe his ears. * He actually thinks its his fault.* he though hoping Hermione or Ron would know what to say to him. He got no answer.
"You don't have to say anything, I know its my fault." he said and started walking off towards the other end of the pitch.
* Harry! I can't help you with this but you have to go after him. You guys need each other. I am going to talk to my mum and won't be able to hear you for awhile. I'll see you back in the common room.* Hermione said
Harry jumped to his feet and went after his. " Lupin wait!" Lupin stopped and looked back to see Harry running after him.
"Its not your fault! Please don't think it is your fault!" Harry yelled still running after him.
"Your just saying that."
"No! All this time I thought you were mad at me, I though that I let you down. I never once though that you though that what happen at the Dursley's was yours. No one did. If I wasn't still there at the time Dudley would probably be dead as well. Me being there saved him and we captured Percy; there is one less death eater out there because of it."
"I could of been there sooner." Lupin said shocked at how Harry saw the situation.
"You where there right on time. Any sooner and I might not of be able to stop him, the door bell would of distracted me and he could of killed me." It was not Lupin's turn to stare blankly at Harry. He didn't know what to say or what to do.
"Lupin please don't think it was your fault, it wasn't. You did just what was needed to be done. I am just relieved that you aren't mad at me."
"Never. I was just so mad at myself, I could of lost you. I don't think I could handle losing someone else. You are all I have left Harry."
"No I'm not. You have the Weasley's, Dumbledore, Moody, Tonks, Hermione, and her mum. Besides I'm not going to a long time, there is to much that I have to live for."
"Hermione right."
"She one, the main reason. But you too. I want to hear more about my parents. Sirius never got to tell me much, we were just getting comfortable with each other before he died. And I am getting use to having you around." Harry said with a big sigh.
Lupine smiled slightly. "I know. I will tell you everything I can. Anytime you want to hear about them don't hesitate to ask me. But for now I think its time for us to get back inside. We shouldn't have been out this long, its not safe." Lupin said and began walking back to the castle.
"I know. Its not time yet, not until winter."
"Its not that far away and we still have a lot to do."
"I know."
"Lets just hope he doesn't attack during a full moon." Lupin said looking up at the sky.
"Do you want company on the next full moon? I know my dad and Sirius use to."
Lupin looked at Harry and put his arm around his shoulder. " You don't have to."
"I know, but I want to."
"I would like it, its does get lonely in the dungeon by myself. Maybe we can get Hermione to join us as well. I would ask Ron, but I don't know how safe he would be."
"I think he would understand. We can ask Hermione when we get back." Harry said with a smile.
"How are things with her?"
Harry smiled " Great. Sometimes I think its all a dream, I can't believe she is still with."
"She won't leave you. I can tell. You two look at each other the same way your mum and dad looked at each other."
Harry smiled. " I love her so much, I can't picture my life with out her."
"I want to ask you something but I don't want Hermione to hear, is there a way you can block her out for awhile?"
"She's talking to her mum and stopped the connection between us until I get back into the common room."
Lupin nodded his head "Let go sit in the kitchen. I could use something to drink."
"O-okay." Harry said trying not to sound nervous, but knew it didn't work.
"Its okay Harry there is no need to be nervous, you aren't in trouble." Lupin said making his way towards the kitchen.
"What is it about?"
"Lets get in the kitchen first, its more secure than the hallway."
"Was the pitch?"
"Yes, Albus knew were where going to be talking a he secured the pitch for us. He figured we would end up there."
Harry smiled. " He never misses a stitch."
"He knows everything that goes on, even when I was in school. He always seamed to know when the maunders were up to no good." Lupin said with a smile as they stopped in front of the portrait guarding the kitchen. Harry reached out and tickled the pear and let Lupin walk in the kitchen before him.
"Mr. Potter Sir! Mr. Lupin! Dobby is so glad to see you!"
"Hello Dobby how are you?" Harry asked
"Just fine Mr. Potter Sir. Is there anything Dobby can get you?"
"How about some pumpkin juice?" Lupin asked.
"Yes Sirs! Dobby will be back in a minute" with a loud pop Dobby was gone.
Lupin smiled a Harry. " You did a great thing setting Dobby free."
"I couldn't stand anyone being forced to live the Malfoy's."
There was another loud pop and Dobby reappeared with a tray of various cakes and muffins as well and a pitcher of Pumpkin juice and two goblets. "Dobby has brought something to eat as well. If you needs anything else just let me know."
"Thank you Dobby." Harry said
"No need to thank Dobby. Dobby is just happy to see Harry Potter out of the hospital wing and in good health."
"Thank you Dobby." Harry said with a smile. " Why don't you bring Hermione and her mum some tea for me."
"Oh course Sir! Would Harry potter like me to give Miss. Hermione a message?" Lupin smiled at the kindness Harry showed towards Hermione. " Do you have a piece of parchment and a quill? I would like to send her a quick note."
"POP" Dobby was gone.
Harry trued to look at Lupin, who had a huge grin on his face. " What?" Harry asked.
"Just like your father. Always thinking of someone else."
Harry smiled. " I though they might like something while they are talking."
"POP" Dobby returned with a piece of parchment, a quill, and a large tray pull of cakes, muffins, and tea.
"Here you are Mr. Potter Sir!"
"Thank you Dobby." Harry said and took the parchment and quill from Dobby. He quickly scribbled a note to Hermione and gave it back to Dobby.
"Would Mr. Lupin like to send a note to Mrs. Granger?"
Lupin was shocked by the house elf question. " No Dobby."
"As you wish Sir."
"Thank you Dobby. I have a pair of socks for you in my trunk, I will bring them to you tomorrow."
Dobby's face lit up with excitement. " Harry Potter is to kind! Thank you so much!" he said and with a 'pop' he was gone.
Lupin reached for the tray Dobby had left and poured him and Harry a glass.
"Thank" Harry said taking the goblet from him and taking a long drink from it.
"You really love her don't you?"
Harry set the goblet down on the table. " I do. Like I said before I can't picture my life with out her by my side. I'm going to ask her to marry me." Harry said with a smile. He decide earlier that summer he was going to ask her to be his, but this was the first time he ever said it to someone, and he was very glad he told Lupin first.
"I figure you were. Do you know when?"
"Not for sure, I was thinking either Halloween or Christmas. I have to get a ring first. I was planning of going to that jewelry shop in Hogsmade, but I don't see that happening."
Lupin smiled a Harry and grabbed a muffin from the tray. " I have something that might help you. Your mum left me her engagement ring when they went into hiding, she wanted me to give it to you when you found the right girl."
"Really? Where is it? Can I see it?" Harry said excitedly
"I don't keep it with me, I have it in a vault with a few other things. I can get it to you in a few weeks."
Harry smiled. Soon he could ask Hermione to be his wife, he couldn't wait for them to start a new life together after they defeated Voldemort. Soon an uneasily feelings came over him, what if he didn't make it through the battle, or what is she didn't? How could he ask her to marry him if there was such an uncertainly about his life.
"Harry what's wrong? You've been staring at that cake for a while now."
Harry looked up a Lupin " Just thinking."
"You want to talk about it?"
"Do you think I should ask her to marry me?"
"If you love her like I think you do then yes."
"But what if I don't make it through the battle? I can't just leave her."
Lupin was saddened by that thought. He knew he wouldn't be able to handle it if he last Harry, and Hermione wouldn't be able to go on. " There is always the fear of not being there for the one you love. It is a risk you have to take Harry. Your parents knew they were in danger when they got married, but it didn't stop them. They would of rather spent those few years together than apart."
Harry took a few minutes to consider what Lupin had said. He knew he was right, there was always a risk, but could he live with the risk? " My parents knew they would be in danger?"
"Yes. your mum was an amazing seer. She knew that your father was her soul mate and they knew that there child would be the one who defeated the dark lord. She knew they would die protecting you, but she didn't know that it would be so soon in your life. She always saw the vision of there death when you were 17 and about to kill Voldemort."
Harry eyes widened at the statement. " 17?"
Lupin nodded his head. " She had the vision the night your father proposed to her, she told me about it a few hours before your father left to take a walk and ended up proposing to her."
"17. Thats now. Does that mean that because they are not here that I can not defeat him?"
"Harry they are with you. Why do you think your mum has visited you and said that your father and Sirius would come see you as well. They are always with you, guiding you and helping you. They will be with you, Hermione, and Ron when you face and defeat Voldemort."
"I can't believe they knew they would die for me and still went through with it."
"Thats what love does to people I imagine. Why do you think Hermione insisted on being by your side all these years knowing she might die? She loves you with all her heart and will do anything to make sure you are okay. Just like you do for her. If you knew that the child you and Hermione had would one day save the world, but you would die would you stop seeing Hermione?"
"Never, nothing could."
"Exactly! Your father was the same way. He didn't care that he would die to protect you, as long as he had Lilly and you he didn't care. He loved you both with all his heart."
Harry's eyes were now filled with tears. " I can't believe I doubted ever asking her to marry me."
"I think everyone does. I had a similar conversation with our father. I knew he would ask her, he just need a simple push in the right direction, just like you."
Harry smiled. " Thank you. Now I just have to figure out how to do it."
"That I can not help you with. That must come for you."
"I know." Harry said and grabbed a cake from the try and took a bite out of it. Lupin smiled at the man sitting in front of him feeling very proud of him. They both sat in a comfortable silence each eating a few cakes and muffins before Harry broke the silence.
" Harry there is something eles I need to ask you." Lupn siad looking very nervous.
" What?"
" Ummmm. well..... OH Merlin I shoudln't be the one askeing you this!"
" Aking what?"
" Well, about you and Hermione's relasonship, your well more physical relasonship." Lupin said turning a slight shade of red. " I don't know how intimate you guys have been and I don't really want to know, but your parents where firm belivers in not being intimate with eachother until they were married. And I know they would want you to do the same. I just hope that I am not to late on telling you this."
" Your not. Hermione and I sort of talked about it and she wants to wait. But now that you said what you just did I know we will wait until we are married. I don't want my parents to be disapointed in me."
" Harry they would never be." Lupin said with relief " I should of talked about this with you last year, but I didn't. I talked to Mrs. Granger and promised I would talk to you about it."
Harry nodded his head letting Lupin know he understood. Then gave him a small smile. "Why did Dobby ask if you wanted to send Mrs. Granger a note?"
"He has some idea that I fancy her."
Harry smiled. " Do you?"
Lupin stared at Harry with his mouth open. " Are you serious? Her husband died a few month ago and you are asking me if I fancy her! I can't believe you asked that."
"What do you not find her attractive? She's not that bad looking."
Lupin laughed. " She is a very attractive woman, but I do not fancy her."
"Why does Dobby think you do? He though that Hermione and I were together long before either of us knew we had feelings for each other. Myabe he is reading something that you just can't see."
Lupin rolled his eyes. "Dobby saw me giving Mrs. Granger a hug a few days ago. She was upset about you being in the hospital and Hermione not leaving your side and a few other things that she is dealing with. She has not had an easy few month, and needed someone to comfort her. I knew what she was going through and comforted her. Thats all it was!" Lupin said getting a little agitated.
"Don't get all defensive! I was just asking."
"I know. But honestly the woman's husband just died. I can't believe you would suggest that I have feelings for your future mother in-law!"
"Maybe you will someday."
"Just like your father and Sirius. They were always suggesting I get together with some girl or another."
"I'm not suggesting anything. Just don't look pass what could be right in front of you."
Lupin rolled his eyes and pulled out a pocket watch from within his robes. " Its getting late we should get back." he said and stood up from the table.
"You are probably right, I don't want Hermione to get worried."
Lupin laughed and put his arm around Harry's shoulder as they began walking towards Harry's room. " You are sounding more and more like your father everyday."
Harry smiled at the comment. " Thank you."
"For what?"
"Being here for me, for telling me about my parents, for letting me talk to you about Hermione, for well everything you've done for me."
"Harry even if Sirius or your parents were still alive I would be there for you. I made a promise to your parents and then to Sirius that I would watch over you, and that is what I am doing. I made the mistake to think you would be upset with me for things that happen earlier this summer, but I know now that I was wrong. I will always be there for you, I am very proud of everything that you have accomplished and will accomplish in your life, I think of you as the son I will probaly never have." Lupin said stopping in from of the portrait of the three small children. "I have to go see Albus right now I will see you in the morning for breakfast."
Harry was speechless. He always hoped that Lupin was proud of him, he really wanted him to be, but now they he said it Harry didn't know what to say. He just nodded his head and gave him a smile.
"You don't have to say anything Harry. Marauder'" Lupin said and the protrait swung open. " Have to good night"
"Night." Harry choked out as he watch Lupin walk towards Dumbledore's office. " Wait!" Harry yelled. Lupin turned around and looked at Harry. " I'm going with Hermione tomorrow to finish the showing Mrs. Granger and Dudley the school, do you want to come with us?"
Lupin smiled and nodded his head 'yes' and turned and continued walking towards Dumbledore's office.
* In the Forbidden Forest *
"M-My lord the dementors will be joining us later tonight. It is all set. They will leave Azkaban and bring all your loyal followers with them." Wormtail said with a trembling voice.
"Very well." Voldemort said " Lucius any more news on the giants?"
"Yes My Lord. The group I set out had met up with Dumbledore's group. I received an owl just now saying the giants are with us, and that they have killed a few of Dumbeldore's followers. They did not say whom, but I will find out."
"Excellent. Bellatrix is the attack ready?"
"Yes my lord. Lucius and I will be taking a few of out newer followers in to London tomorrow night to have some fun."
"Very well. I want the Ministry and St. Mungo's destroyed. Leave no survivors!"
"Yes my lord." Bellatrix said bowing down to the dark lord and leaving to gather up her party of death eaters.
"Lucius have you made any progress on your son?"
"No my lord. My wife has taken him into hiding, I am still trying to locate them."
"You only have a week before he will return to that damn school. I want you to find him and do what ever needs to be done to ensure that he will be on the right side this year."
"I will my lord. I am sending Crabb and Goyle's sons out to find him."
"Very well. Just find him!"
"I will my lord, I shall not disappoint you." Lucius said as he bowed to the dark lord and left the room.
"Wormtail I want to be informed as soon as the Dementors get here and bring Weasley with you."
"I will my Lord." he said leaving the dark Lord.
"Everything is falling in to place, soon I will kill Potter and his pesky friends and will have free range over the world!" Voldemort said
* Back at Hogwarts *
Harry walked in to the common room to see Ron setting up a game of wizards's chest. " Care for a game mate?"
Harry smiled and walked over to the table. " Sure."
The two sit in silence for several minutes setting up the game.
"Harry?" Ron asked
"Ron?"
"I heard your conversation with Lupin, I didn't mean to, it just sort of happen."
"Its okay Ron, I figure you heard it."
"Are you really going to ask her?"
Harry smiled at Ron. " Shh. She's in the next room. Yes I am. Are you okay with it?"
"Why wouldn't I be? I couldn't be happier for you guys." Ron said making the first move of the game
"Do you think I am making a mistake asking her when there could be a chance of either of us not making it through the battle." he said in frustration while looking at the board, they have only made a few moves each and he couldn't already tell that Ron had the upper hand in the game.
"No. I've been thinking about asking Luna, but I'm not certain that she's the one. I love her, but I still have some doubts. I know you and Hermione don't have any, you two are perfect for each other."
"You may have your doubts about her now, but someday you will know for sure."
"Check-mate." Ron said happily.
"Amazing! We haven't even been playing for five minutes!"
Ron smiled and looked up to see Hermione and her mum leaving her room.
"Good night Mum, Thank you for everything." Hermione said and gave her mum a hug.
"Your welcome dear. I love you. See you in the morning." she said and walked down the hall towards the door leading to her room. " Good night Harry and Ron." she said before leaving. Hermione smiled and walked over to where Harry and Ron where cleaning up the remain of the chess game.
"Did he beat you again?" Hermione asked sitting down next to Harry and leaned over and whispered " thank you for the tead."
Harry smiled. "Yes, I think I am getting worse. We weren't even playing for five minutes!"
"Want to play again?" Ron asked with a smile.
"Sure." Harry said and began helping Ron set up the pieces again.
"Harry what happen between you and Lupin? Is everything okay?"
"Never better." he said with a smile and leaned over and gave her a quick kiss on the lips. " He is going to be joining us for the rest of the tour tomorrow."
"Really? How come?"
"I asked him to." Harry said and began playing another game with Ron.
"What all did you talk about?"
"It's a secret." he said giving her a warm smile and Ron a knowing look.
"I saw that! Ron knows! Tell me!"
"Only if you tell me what you and your mum were talking about" Harry said studying the chess board with great frustration.
Hermione let out a sigh and blushed slightly.
Harry looked over at Hermione and smiled. " You going to tell me?"
"Yeah Hermione! Inquiring minds want to know." Ron said with a huge smile.
" I can't. Its private."
"So is what we were talking about." Harry said as he hesitantly moved his queen around the board.
Ron smiled at his two best friends " Check mate!"
"Bloody hell Ron!" Harry said " Thats it! I quit! I'm going to bed!" he said standing up from his chair. " Good night Ron." he said walking over towards his room
" Night Harry." Ron said getting up from his chair. " Night Hermione."
"Night Ron." Hermione said standing up and walking over towards Harry's room. "Harry Potter! Don't think you are going to bed with out giving me a kiss."
Harry smiled. " Never." he said and wrapped his arms around her a pulled her close. He gently placed his lips to hers, held them there briefly then released them. " Night Mione." she whisper on to her lips. " I love you."
Hermione smiled. " Love you too." she said. They both lingered in each other arms, neither wanting to be apart. " I don't want to let you go." Harry whispered.
"Either do I. Stay with me in my room."
Harry raised an eyebrow and smiled. Hermione rolled her eyes. " We will just be sleeping Harry."
"I know. I was just giving you a hard time. Besides I want to wait until we are married."
"You do?" Hermione said as she pulled away from Harry and walked over to her room.
" Yes, Lupin told me my parents belive in wiating until they were married, and he said they would of like me to as well, and I agree."
Hermione smiled. " If thats what you want." she said as she walked into her room.
"I'll be there in a minute, let me go change."
"Change in here."
"What?!? Let me grab something then." Harry said walking over to his room
"All your stuff is in here." she said from her room.
"What? How?"
"Mum and I moved it over here."
"Your mum?" Harry said walking in to her room to find his trunk as well as his mum and dad's trunk, and a few other item of him all lined up on the far wall.
"Yes, it was part of what we talked about."
"What was? Us sleeping together, I mean in the same room." Hermione giggled and walked over to her wardrobe and pulling out a pair of pajamas and walked in to her bath room to change. She quickly walked out of the bath room and let Harry in.
"I don't feel safe sleeping alone. The two weeks I spent with my mum I would always crawl in to bed with her, once I got back to Hogwarts I didn't get much sleep. The first time I got a good night sleep was the night you got back when we slept in the window. I asked mum if she would mind if we shared a bed, at first she didn't like the idea. She talked to Lupin and Dumbledore about it and finally she agreed to it."
Harry walked out of the bathroom. " Mione why didn't you tell me you weren't getting any sleep?" He said sitting down on the edge of her bed. Hermione walked over and sat next to him. " I didn't want to worry you."
"Mione you know you can tell me anything, even if you think it would worry me. I love you and will do anything to make you happy." he said putting his arm around her and pulling her to him.
"I know."
"Your mum talked to Lupin about it? When?"
"While you were in the hospital. Mum really likes him."
Harry smiled. " I think Lupin does too, but won't admit it."
"Sometimes it takes people years to realize there feelings for each other." Hermione said with a smile.
"And its worth the wait." he said kissing her on the check.
"Lets go to bed Harry, we have a long day."
"I know. I want to stop by and see if Hagrid is around, I haven't seen him all summer." Harry said crawling under the covers next to Hermione.
"I saw him once a few weeks ago, he was getting ready to go back into the mountain with a few aurors. They are going to bring a few back giants to help us." Hermione said snuggling close to Harry.
"I hope he gets back soon. Its not Hogwarts with out him." He said and pulled Hermione closer to him.
"I know love." Hermione said as she drifted off to sleep.
"Hello." Lupin said
"Hi" Harry said
"Where did Hermione and Ron go?" Lupin asked struggling to start a conversation.
"Back to the common room. Hermione wanted to read the book and Ron went off to find Luna."
"Thats good. I hope you will read the book as well and not just let Hermione tell you what it said."
"I won't. Even thou I can hear her reading it right now, I know it is important for me to read it myself."
"Good." Lupin said trying to think of what he should say next. He knew he should just tell Harry, but he wasn't ready yet.
"Want to go for a walk?" Harry asked
"I think that would be good."
Harry nodded and began walking. They walked in silence through the corridors with an unspoken knowledge of where they were going.
Lupin stopped a few feet away from the exit of Hogwarts. " You have your wand?"
Harry nodded. "Always."
"I hope you don't mind going outside, I need some fresh air. For some reason I feel clasterphobic in the castle tonight." he said and he pushed the large doors open and walked out in the early fall night.
Harry let out a small chuckle. " I bet you're the first to say that."
"You would think that, but I believe your father said the same thing when he was trying to propose to your mother."
"Really?"
"You never heard about his proposal?"
Harry looked down at the ground sadly. " No, I haven't heard much about my parents."
Lupin was saddened by the lack of knowledge Harry knew about his parents. He knew Sirius wanted to tell him about them, but his time with Harry was to short.
" He decided to ask her right after graduation. He was extremely nervous the whole week; he couldn't eat or sleep. Which was very out of charector of your father. The man could sleep though anything and was always eating, like Ron." Lupin siad with a smile.
"Anyways your mother was worried about him, she couldn't figure out for the life of her what was wrong. She was always asking Sirius and I what was wrong, Sirius always made same joke about it. I wanted to tell her, but couldn't. The night before graduation your father was restless, he was pacing around our dorm trying to get the words just right. I never saw him sweat so much, not ever after he won the quidditch house cup earlier that year." Lupin said stopping at the edge of the lake to catch his breath.
" He decided to take a walk he said he couldn't think and though the walls where closing in on him. Sirius and I though he was going nutters but let him go. He didn't come back for three hours and when he did he had a huge goofy grin on his face and said he was getting married."
Lupin looked over at Harry who has a huge grin on his face and a few tear in his eyes. " How did he ask her?"
"I don't know. Every time someone asked how he proposed they both changed the subject."
"I wish they were here. I miss them all so much." Harry said walking towards the Quidditch pitch.
"I know you do, so do I. They would be very proud of you Harry."
"Mum told me she was last year. She said that Dad and Sirius would be visiting me as well, I wish they would."
Lupin was a little taken back by that statement, he heard about the dream but never heard Harry mention it since then. " Lily never lies. If she said they will visit you they will. I know your father or Sirius wouldn't miss a chance to talk to you one more time. When they come to see you tell them I say hi."
Harry walked on to the Quidditch pitch and looked up at the three hoops. " I will." he said and continued walking until he was in the middle of the pitch.
"You miss playing don't you?"
"I do, but I think I miss flying more. I feel free up there."
"Well you've been fly since you were a month old. Its only natural that you miss it."
Harry sat down in the middle of the pitch waiting for Lupin to tell him about his flying experience.
Lupin smiled at the eagerness on Harry's face. " When you turned a month old you father and Sirius decided it was time for you to have your first lesson. Your mum had gone to the store to pick up a few things. It was the first time that your father, Sirius and I were left to care for you on our own." Lupin said taking a seat next to Harry on the grass.
"You mum asked me to make sure that they didn't do anything stupid, but once they get an idea in there head's there is no talking them out of it. I tried to." he said with a smile on his face.
" They bundled you up in just about every piece of clothing you had so you wouldn't get cold, even if it was still warm out. You mum had bought a carrier that straps on the front of her so she could still hold you but be able to do other things. I helped James put it on and Sirius put you in the carrier. I was so scared that James would drop you or you would some how fall out."
"Did I?"
"Oh Merlin no! I stayed on the ground right next to the broom so I would catch you if anything happen, thankfully I didn't need to. Once James mounted the broom you started to laugh. I never saw a happier baby then when he pushed off the ground and hovered just above the ground."
"Did mum find out?"
"Yes, she came back from the store about 2 minutes after James kicked off. She came in to the back yard and saw him and hovering just above the ground. She heard you squeal and thought that you were scared, she ran over to him and saw that you were actually laughing and smiling. She was upset with your father for doing it, but she could never stay mad at him for long."
Harry and Lupin sat in silence for a long time, both remembering the stories and event of the past. Harry was over whelmed with the new stories he has and wanted to heard more. Lupin knew he had to tell Harry what he was doing through theses last few months. Lupin took a deep breath.
"Harry."
Harry turned his attention back to Lupin. He looked at him trying to tell him to continue.
"I.... I..... well...." Lupin began to stumble over his words.
"Are you okay?" Harry asked
"Yes.... no...... I don't know!" he said making his way back to his feet. He began to pace in front of Harry. " I need to explain why I have been acting the way I have, but I don't know how. I don't want to hurt you again."
"Again? You have never hurt me Lupin" Harry said watching him pace back and forth in front of him.
"Thats just the thing; I did. I let you down this summer. I should of fought harder to get you out of that place. I knew that you were in danger, I knew Percy was the spy, but I didn't fight harder to get you out of there. Its my fault. When I could get you out of there I was late, if only I was there on time your aunt and uncle would still be alive. Its all my fault."
Harry stared blankly at the man in front of him. He couldn't believe his ears. * He actually thinks its his fault.* he though hoping Hermione or Ron would know what to say to him. He got no answer.
"You don't have to say anything, I know its my fault." he said and started walking off towards the other end of the pitch.
* Harry! I can't help you with this but you have to go after him. You guys need each other. I am going to talk to my mum and won't be able to hear you for awhile. I'll see you back in the common room.* Hermione said
Harry jumped to his feet and went after his. " Lupin wait!" Lupin stopped and looked back to see Harry running after him.
"Its not your fault! Please don't think it is your fault!" Harry yelled still running after him.
"Your just saying that."
"No! All this time I thought you were mad at me, I though that I let you down. I never once though that you though that what happen at the Dursley's was yours. No one did. If I wasn't still there at the time Dudley would probably be dead as well. Me being there saved him and we captured Percy; there is one less death eater out there because of it."
"I could of been there sooner." Lupin said shocked at how Harry saw the situation.
"You where there right on time. Any sooner and I might not of be able to stop him, the door bell would of distracted me and he could of killed me." It was not Lupin's turn to stare blankly at Harry. He didn't know what to say or what to do.
"Lupin please don't think it was your fault, it wasn't. You did just what was needed to be done. I am just relieved that you aren't mad at me."
"Never. I was just so mad at myself, I could of lost you. I don't think I could handle losing someone else. You are all I have left Harry."
"No I'm not. You have the Weasley's, Dumbledore, Moody, Tonks, Hermione, and her mum. Besides I'm not going to a long time, there is to much that I have to live for."
"Hermione right."
"She one, the main reason. But you too. I want to hear more about my parents. Sirius never got to tell me much, we were just getting comfortable with each other before he died. And I am getting use to having you around." Harry said with a big sigh.
Lupine smiled slightly. "I know. I will tell you everything I can. Anytime you want to hear about them don't hesitate to ask me. But for now I think its time for us to get back inside. We shouldn't have been out this long, its not safe." Lupin said and began walking back to the castle.
"I know. Its not time yet, not until winter."
"Its not that far away and we still have a lot to do."
"I know."
"Lets just hope he doesn't attack during a full moon." Lupin said looking up at the sky.
"Do you want company on the next full moon? I know my dad and Sirius use to."
Lupin looked at Harry and put his arm around his shoulder. " You don't have to."
"I know, but I want to."
"I would like it, its does get lonely in the dungeon by myself. Maybe we can get Hermione to join us as well. I would ask Ron, but I don't know how safe he would be."
"I think he would understand. We can ask Hermione when we get back." Harry said with a smile.
"How are things with her?"
Harry smiled " Great. Sometimes I think its all a dream, I can't believe she is still with."
"She won't leave you. I can tell. You two look at each other the same way your mum and dad looked at each other."
Harry smiled. " I love her so much, I can't picture my life with out her."
"I want to ask you something but I don't want Hermione to hear, is there a way you can block her out for awhile?"
"She's talking to her mum and stopped the connection between us until I get back into the common room."
Lupin nodded his head "Let go sit in the kitchen. I could use something to drink."
"O-okay." Harry said trying not to sound nervous, but knew it didn't work.
"Its okay Harry there is no need to be nervous, you aren't in trouble." Lupin said making his way towards the kitchen.
"What is it about?"
"Lets get in the kitchen first, its more secure than the hallway."
"Was the pitch?"
"Yes, Albus knew were where going to be talking a he secured the pitch for us. He figured we would end up there."
Harry smiled. " He never misses a stitch."
"He knows everything that goes on, even when I was in school. He always seamed to know when the maunders were up to no good." Lupin said with a smile as they stopped in front of the portrait guarding the kitchen. Harry reached out and tickled the pear and let Lupin walk in the kitchen before him.
"Mr. Potter Sir! Mr. Lupin! Dobby is so glad to see you!"
"Hello Dobby how are you?" Harry asked
"Just fine Mr. Potter Sir. Is there anything Dobby can get you?"
"How about some pumpkin juice?" Lupin asked.
"Yes Sirs! Dobby will be back in a minute" with a loud pop Dobby was gone.
Lupin smiled a Harry. " You did a great thing setting Dobby free."
"I couldn't stand anyone being forced to live the Malfoy's."
There was another loud pop and Dobby reappeared with a tray of various cakes and muffins as well and a pitcher of Pumpkin juice and two goblets. "Dobby has brought something to eat as well. If you needs anything else just let me know."
"Thank you Dobby." Harry said
"No need to thank Dobby. Dobby is just happy to see Harry Potter out of the hospital wing and in good health."
"Thank you Dobby." Harry said with a smile. " Why don't you bring Hermione and her mum some tea for me."
"Oh course Sir! Would Harry potter like me to give Miss. Hermione a message?" Lupin smiled at the kindness Harry showed towards Hermione. " Do you have a piece of parchment and a quill? I would like to send her a quick note."
"POP" Dobby was gone.
Harry trued to look at Lupin, who had a huge grin on his face. " What?" Harry asked.
"Just like your father. Always thinking of someone else."
Harry smiled. " I though they might like something while they are talking."
"POP" Dobby returned with a piece of parchment, a quill, and a large tray pull of cakes, muffins, and tea.
"Here you are Mr. Potter Sir!"
"Thank you Dobby." Harry said and took the parchment and quill from Dobby. He quickly scribbled a note to Hermione and gave it back to Dobby.
"Would Mr. Lupin like to send a note to Mrs. Granger?"
Lupin was shocked by the house elf question. " No Dobby."
"As you wish Sir."
"Thank you Dobby. I have a pair of socks for you in my trunk, I will bring them to you tomorrow."
Dobby's face lit up with excitement. " Harry Potter is to kind! Thank you so much!" he said and with a 'pop' he was gone.
Lupin reached for the tray Dobby had left and poured him and Harry a glass.
"Thank" Harry said taking the goblet from him and taking a long drink from it.
"You really love her don't you?"
Harry set the goblet down on the table. " I do. Like I said before I can't picture my life with out her by my side. I'm going to ask her to marry me." Harry said with a smile. He decide earlier that summer he was going to ask her to be his, but this was the first time he ever said it to someone, and he was very glad he told Lupin first.
"I figure you were. Do you know when?"
"Not for sure, I was thinking either Halloween or Christmas. I have to get a ring first. I was planning of going to that jewelry shop in Hogsmade, but I don't see that happening."
Lupin smiled a Harry and grabbed a muffin from the tray. " I have something that might help you. Your mum left me her engagement ring when they went into hiding, she wanted me to give it to you when you found the right girl."
"Really? Where is it? Can I see it?" Harry said excitedly
"I don't keep it with me, I have it in a vault with a few other things. I can get it to you in a few weeks."
Harry smiled. Soon he could ask Hermione to be his wife, he couldn't wait for them to start a new life together after they defeated Voldemort. Soon an uneasily feelings came over him, what if he didn't make it through the battle, or what is she didn't? How could he ask her to marry him if there was such an uncertainly about his life.
"Harry what's wrong? You've been staring at that cake for a while now."
Harry looked up a Lupin " Just thinking."
"You want to talk about it?"
"Do you think I should ask her to marry me?"
"If you love her like I think you do then yes."
"But what if I don't make it through the battle? I can't just leave her."
Lupin was saddened by that thought. He knew he wouldn't be able to handle it if he last Harry, and Hermione wouldn't be able to go on. " There is always the fear of not being there for the one you love. It is a risk you have to take Harry. Your parents knew they were in danger when they got married, but it didn't stop them. They would of rather spent those few years together than apart."
Harry took a few minutes to consider what Lupin had said. He knew he was right, there was always a risk, but could he live with the risk? " My parents knew they would be in danger?"
"Yes. your mum was an amazing seer. She knew that your father was her soul mate and they knew that there child would be the one who defeated the dark lord. She knew they would die protecting you, but she didn't know that it would be so soon in your life. She always saw the vision of there death when you were 17 and about to kill Voldemort."
Harry eyes widened at the statement. " 17?"
Lupin nodded his head. " She had the vision the night your father proposed to her, she told me about it a few hours before your father left to take a walk and ended up proposing to her."
"17. Thats now. Does that mean that because they are not here that I can not defeat him?"
"Harry they are with you. Why do you think your mum has visited you and said that your father and Sirius would come see you as well. They are always with you, guiding you and helping you. They will be with you, Hermione, and Ron when you face and defeat Voldemort."
"I can't believe they knew they would die for me and still went through with it."
"Thats what love does to people I imagine. Why do you think Hermione insisted on being by your side all these years knowing she might die? She loves you with all her heart and will do anything to make sure you are okay. Just like you do for her. If you knew that the child you and Hermione had would one day save the world, but you would die would you stop seeing Hermione?"
"Never, nothing could."
"Exactly! Your father was the same way. He didn't care that he would die to protect you, as long as he had Lilly and you he didn't care. He loved you both with all his heart."
Harry's eyes were now filled with tears. " I can't believe I doubted ever asking her to marry me."
"I think everyone does. I had a similar conversation with our father. I knew he would ask her, he just need a simple push in the right direction, just like you."
Harry smiled. " Thank you. Now I just have to figure out how to do it."
"That I can not help you with. That must come for you."
"I know." Harry said and grabbed a cake from the try and took a bite out of it. Lupin smiled at the man sitting in front of him feeling very proud of him. They both sat in a comfortable silence each eating a few cakes and muffins before Harry broke the silence.
" Harry there is something eles I need to ask you." Lupn siad looking very nervous.
" What?"
" Ummmm. well..... OH Merlin I shoudln't be the one askeing you this!"
" Aking what?"
" Well, about you and Hermione's relasonship, your well more physical relasonship." Lupin said turning a slight shade of red. " I don't know how intimate you guys have been and I don't really want to know, but your parents where firm belivers in not being intimate with eachother until they were married. And I know they would want you to do the same. I just hope that I am not to late on telling you this."
" Your not. Hermione and I sort of talked about it and she wants to wait. But now that you said what you just did I know we will wait until we are married. I don't want my parents to be disapointed in me."
" Harry they would never be." Lupin said with relief " I should of talked about this with you last year, but I didn't. I talked to Mrs. Granger and promised I would talk to you about it."
Harry nodded his head letting Lupin know he understood. Then gave him a small smile. "Why did Dobby ask if you wanted to send Mrs. Granger a note?"
"He has some idea that I fancy her."
Harry smiled. " Do you?"
Lupin stared at Harry with his mouth open. " Are you serious? Her husband died a few month ago and you are asking me if I fancy her! I can't believe you asked that."
"What do you not find her attractive? She's not that bad looking."
Lupin laughed. " She is a very attractive woman, but I do not fancy her."
"Why does Dobby think you do? He though that Hermione and I were together long before either of us knew we had feelings for each other. Myabe he is reading something that you just can't see."
Lupin rolled his eyes. "Dobby saw me giving Mrs. Granger a hug a few days ago. She was upset about you being in the hospital and Hermione not leaving your side and a few other things that she is dealing with. She has not had an easy few month, and needed someone to comfort her. I knew what she was going through and comforted her. Thats all it was!" Lupin said getting a little agitated.
"Don't get all defensive! I was just asking."
"I know. But honestly the woman's husband just died. I can't believe you would suggest that I have feelings for your future mother in-law!"
"Maybe you will someday."
"Just like your father and Sirius. They were always suggesting I get together with some girl or another."
"I'm not suggesting anything. Just don't look pass what could be right in front of you."
Lupin rolled his eyes and pulled out a pocket watch from within his robes. " Its getting late we should get back." he said and stood up from the table.
"You are probably right, I don't want Hermione to get worried."
Lupin laughed and put his arm around Harry's shoulder as they began walking towards Harry's room. " You are sounding more and more like your father everyday."
Harry smiled at the comment. " Thank you."
"For what?"
"Being here for me, for telling me about my parents, for letting me talk to you about Hermione, for well everything you've done for me."
"Harry even if Sirius or your parents were still alive I would be there for you. I made a promise to your parents and then to Sirius that I would watch over you, and that is what I am doing. I made the mistake to think you would be upset with me for things that happen earlier this summer, but I know now that I was wrong. I will always be there for you, I am very proud of everything that you have accomplished and will accomplish in your life, I think of you as the son I will probaly never have." Lupin said stopping in from of the portrait of the three small children. "I have to go see Albus right now I will see you in the morning for breakfast."
Harry was speechless. He always hoped that Lupin was proud of him, he really wanted him to be, but now they he said it Harry didn't know what to say. He just nodded his head and gave him a smile.
"You don't have to say anything Harry. Marauder'" Lupin said and the protrait swung open. " Have to good night"
"Night." Harry choked out as he watch Lupin walk towards Dumbledore's office. " Wait!" Harry yelled. Lupin turned around and looked at Harry. " I'm going with Hermione tomorrow to finish the showing Mrs. Granger and Dudley the school, do you want to come with us?"
Lupin smiled and nodded his head 'yes' and turned and continued walking towards Dumbledore's office.
* In the Forbidden Forest *
"M-My lord the dementors will be joining us later tonight. It is all set. They will leave Azkaban and bring all your loyal followers with them." Wormtail said with a trembling voice.
"Very well." Voldemort said " Lucius any more news on the giants?"
"Yes My Lord. The group I set out had met up with Dumbledore's group. I received an owl just now saying the giants are with us, and that they have killed a few of Dumbeldore's followers. They did not say whom, but I will find out."
"Excellent. Bellatrix is the attack ready?"
"Yes my lord. Lucius and I will be taking a few of out newer followers in to London tomorrow night to have some fun."
"Very well. I want the Ministry and St. Mungo's destroyed. Leave no survivors!"
"Yes my lord." Bellatrix said bowing down to the dark lord and leaving to gather up her party of death eaters.
"Lucius have you made any progress on your son?"
"No my lord. My wife has taken him into hiding, I am still trying to locate them."
"You only have a week before he will return to that damn school. I want you to find him and do what ever needs to be done to ensure that he will be on the right side this year."
"I will my lord. I am sending Crabb and Goyle's sons out to find him."
"Very well. Just find him!"
"I will my lord, I shall not disappoint you." Lucius said as he bowed to the dark lord and left the room.
"Wormtail I want to be informed as soon as the Dementors get here and bring Weasley with you."
"I will my Lord." he said leaving the dark Lord.
"Everything is falling in to place, soon I will kill Potter and his pesky friends and will have free range over the world!" Voldemort said
* Back at Hogwarts *
Harry walked in to the common room to see Ron setting up a game of wizards's chest. " Care for a game mate?"
Harry smiled and walked over to the table. " Sure."
The two sit in silence for several minutes setting up the game.
"Harry?" Ron asked
"Ron?"
"I heard your conversation with Lupin, I didn't mean to, it just sort of happen."
"Its okay Ron, I figure you heard it."
"Are you really going to ask her?"
Harry smiled at Ron. " Shh. She's in the next room. Yes I am. Are you okay with it?"
"Why wouldn't I be? I couldn't be happier for you guys." Ron said making the first move of the game
"Do you think I am making a mistake asking her when there could be a chance of either of us not making it through the battle." he said in frustration while looking at the board, they have only made a few moves each and he couldn't already tell that Ron had the upper hand in the game.
"No. I've been thinking about asking Luna, but I'm not certain that she's the one. I love her, but I still have some doubts. I know you and Hermione don't have any, you two are perfect for each other."
"You may have your doubts about her now, but someday you will know for sure."
"Check-mate." Ron said happily.
"Amazing! We haven't even been playing for five minutes!"
Ron smiled and looked up to see Hermione and her mum leaving her room.
"Good night Mum, Thank you for everything." Hermione said and gave her mum a hug.
"Your welcome dear. I love you. See you in the morning." she said and walked down the hall towards the door leading to her room. " Good night Harry and Ron." she said before leaving. Hermione smiled and walked over to where Harry and Ron where cleaning up the remain of the chess game.
"Did he beat you again?" Hermione asked sitting down next to Harry and leaned over and whispered " thank you for the tead."
Harry smiled. "Yes, I think I am getting worse. We weren't even playing for five minutes!"
"Want to play again?" Ron asked with a smile.
"Sure." Harry said and began helping Ron set up the pieces again.
"Harry what happen between you and Lupin? Is everything okay?"
"Never better." he said with a smile and leaned over and gave her a quick kiss on the lips. " He is going to be joining us for the rest of the tour tomorrow."
"Really? How come?"
"I asked him to." Harry said and began playing another game with Ron.
"What all did you talk about?"
"It's a secret." he said giving her a warm smile and Ron a knowing look.
"I saw that! Ron knows! Tell me!"
"Only if you tell me what you and your mum were talking about" Harry said studying the chess board with great frustration.
Hermione let out a sigh and blushed slightly.
Harry looked over at Hermione and smiled. " You going to tell me?"
"Yeah Hermione! Inquiring minds want to know." Ron said with a huge smile.
" I can't. Its private."
"So is what we were talking about." Harry said as he hesitantly moved his queen around the board.
Ron smiled at his two best friends " Check mate!"
"Bloody hell Ron!" Harry said " Thats it! I quit! I'm going to bed!" he said standing up from his chair. " Good night Ron." he said walking over towards his room
" Night Harry." Ron said getting up from his chair. " Night Hermione."
"Night Ron." Hermione said standing up and walking over towards Harry's room. "Harry Potter! Don't think you are going to bed with out giving me a kiss."
Harry smiled. " Never." he said and wrapped his arms around her a pulled her close. He gently placed his lips to hers, held them there briefly then released them. " Night Mione." she whisper on to her lips. " I love you."
Hermione smiled. " Love you too." she said. They both lingered in each other arms, neither wanting to be apart. " I don't want to let you go." Harry whispered.
"Either do I. Stay with me in my room."
Harry raised an eyebrow and smiled. Hermione rolled her eyes. " We will just be sleeping Harry."
"I know. I was just giving you a hard time. Besides I want to wait until we are married."
"You do?" Hermione said as she pulled away from Harry and walked over to her room.
" Yes, Lupin told me my parents belive in wiating until they were married, and he said they would of like me to as well, and I agree."
Hermione smiled. " If thats what you want." she said as she walked into her room.
"I'll be there in a minute, let me go change."
"Change in here."
"What?!? Let me grab something then." Harry said walking over to his room
"All your stuff is in here." she said from her room.
"What? How?"
"Mum and I moved it over here."
"Your mum?" Harry said walking in to her room to find his trunk as well as his mum and dad's trunk, and a few other item of him all lined up on the far wall.
"Yes, it was part of what we talked about."
"What was? Us sleeping together, I mean in the same room." Hermione giggled and walked over to her wardrobe and pulling out a pair of pajamas and walked in to her bath room to change. She quickly walked out of the bath room and let Harry in.
"I don't feel safe sleeping alone. The two weeks I spent with my mum I would always crawl in to bed with her, once I got back to Hogwarts I didn't get much sleep. The first time I got a good night sleep was the night you got back when we slept in the window. I asked mum if she would mind if we shared a bed, at first she didn't like the idea. She talked to Lupin and Dumbledore about it and finally she agreed to it."
Harry walked out of the bathroom. " Mione why didn't you tell me you weren't getting any sleep?" He said sitting down on the edge of her bed. Hermione walked over and sat next to him. " I didn't want to worry you."
"Mione you know you can tell me anything, even if you think it would worry me. I love you and will do anything to make you happy." he said putting his arm around her and pulling her to him.
"I know."
"Your mum talked to Lupin about it? When?"
"While you were in the hospital. Mum really likes him."
Harry smiled. " I think Lupin does too, but won't admit it."
"Sometimes it takes people years to realize there feelings for each other." Hermione said with a smile.
"And its worth the wait." he said kissing her on the check.
"Lets go to bed Harry, we have a long day."
"I know. I want to stop by and see if Hagrid is around, I haven't seen him all summer." Harry said crawling under the covers next to Hermione.
"I saw him once a few weeks ago, he was getting ready to go back into the mountain with a few aurors. They are going to bring a few back giants to help us." Hermione said snuggling close to Harry.
"I hope he gets back soon. Its not Hogwarts with out him." He said and pulled Hermione closer to him.
"I know love." Hermione said as she drifted off to sleep.