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Shrieking Shack, September 24th, 1979

The next few days passed without incident. Hermione generally tried to avoid everyone who might recognize her in the future, except for Sirius, Remus, and Dumbledore. On afternoon of the twenty-fourth, she managed to find some extra time, so she headed for the Shrieking Shack for some time by herself. James and Lily had been true to their word, always calling her by Katie. She was surprised that James hadn't tried to prod more information out of her. From what she'd heard about him, she thought he'd give her a harder time about it. Harry would have.

She walked up to the room where Sirius, she, Ron, and Harry would all meet fifteen years in the future. She settled on the bed, gazing at the place where Harry would stand. She missed him terribly. James forcibly reminded her of Harry every time she looked at him. (I wonder how Remus feels, seeing Harry and remembering James.) Hermione wondered. (I hope he doesn't feel as sad as I feel)

She sighed. "Harry, I miss you so much," she said aloud. "I can't believe Dumbledore wasn't able to send me back to the future. What am I going to do now?" A noise made her jump. She turned, and was shellshocked to see a black dog next to her, staring. (It's Sirius!) she realized. (Oh no, he's heard what I said!)

Hermione pounced on Sirius, holding him down firmly. "Did you just hear what I said!" she demanded. "Nod yes if you have."

The dog nodded slowly. "I know it's you, Sirius. You won't breathe of word of this to anyone! Do you realize how much danger I'd be in if someone found out? Voldemort would give all he had to get information out of me. No one can know, not even your best friends! Time isn't something to be played with!"

Sirius transformed back to his human self, wrestling himself from her grasp. "James told me that your real name is Hermione Granger, and that you had a big secret. You're from the future?" he asked eagerly.

"Yes, but you can't tell a soul, not even James. It would be too dangerous. I'm just Katie, an exchange student from Elshire to you, all right?"

Sirius looked so disappointed that Hermione felt sorry for him. She knew how much he hated keeping secrets, especially one as juicy as this. Hermione decided that extra precaution was in order. "Here, I'm going to perform a spell, and if you divulge anything that was said in this room, I'll know." She flicked her wand, a shot of blue light hitting Sirius before fading into thin air.

"You knew that I'm an animagus. What else do you know?" asked Sirius.

(There's no harm in telling them I know about the Marauders, I think) "I know that you're a dog, James is a stag, Peter is a rat, and Remus is a werewolf. I also know you go by the names Padfoot, Prongs, Wormtail, and Moony. And I know all about your Map, and the Invisibility Cloak. I know that Remus comes here on full moon nights. Other than that, I can't really say anything."

Sirius stared at her in wonderment. So she really was from the future. How else could she have known all that? He wanted to know more, but by the look on her face, he didn't think he'd be able to pry it out of her. (I'm really going to have to keep an eye on her) he decided. (Does she know about the prank I plan on playing on Nymphodora?)

Remus walked in the room, not aware of Sirius and Hermione at first. When he saw them, he felt a surge of jealousy. Sirius always had such an easy time getting girls. It looked like she was indeed ending up being with him, as he'd supposed earlier. (I can't be jealous. I'm with Resda. Resda is great! I'm sure when she finds out I'm a werewolf, it'll be ok. She is such a kind person) he thought. (When I look at Katie, though, I just feel so connected to her, like she knows me already. It's so confusing) "Sorry, I didn't realize you were here. I won't disturb what's happening," he said, attempting to give them a teasing smile.

Hermione laughed loudly. Her with Sirius! Really! What a silly thought! "It's not what it looks like, Remus. We were just talking, he's not becoming my boyfriend or anything."

Remus regarded her doubtfully. "Well, I'd planned on sleeping some in here, if you don't mind," he said.

"Oh, that's right, you..." Hermione stopped herself with a gasp. Sirius glanced at her knowingly. "Yes, you look tired. We'll leave."

Remus frowned. Katie was acting strangely, and it puzzled him. She almost seemed to know. But she couldn't, could she? The Marauders would never betray him, and she couldn't have figured it out in so short a time. He shrugged and thumped down on the bed as his two friends left. Tomorrow was full moon. He could feel its approach draining him already.

Shrieking Shack, September 24th, 1997

Remus stood in the Shrieking Shack, waiting for his inevitable transformation. The full moon would rise at any second. He could feel tears forming in his eyes as he thought about how Sirius and James used to accompany him during this time. Normally he was able to forget, but lately, because of Hermione, his memories of them were fresh, as if he'd been with them just yesterday, instead of eighteen years before.

Remus walked up to the room where he remembered finding Sirius and Hermione together. He found himself hoping that Hermione would end up with him - or hoped she had ended up with him. His memories were rather confusing still. In his former, Hermione - free past, he'd been with Resda constantly, hardly letting her out of his sight. Now, with Hermione around, he'd been a bit less enthusiastic. Resda hadn't yet noticed, however. Remus wasn't sure how he felt about that. She had dumped him a few days afterward anyway. Which was better? His past with Hermione, or his past without her? (Time will tell) he sighed.

The moon suddenly appeared through the window. Remus felt the now familiar sensation of the blood rushing through his veins and skin hardening as he transformed into a wolf. The Wolfsbane potion helped him to keep his mind, most of the time. He gave a long howl at the moon and scampered down the rickety stairs, the beginning of a very long night.


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Preview of next chapter: Resda gasped at the sight of him. He'd looked like he'd been attacked by one of Hagrid's infamous creatures. "What happened to you?" she asked in concern.

Remus beckoned her closer. "Let me tell you a secret," he said. "You see, I'm all banged up because...because I'm a werewolf. Last night was full moon, you know, so I spent it in the Shrieking Shack."