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Relationship Revelations, 1979
Remus groggily opened his eyes, blinking in the early sunrise. He frowned in confusion, and glanced at his hand. He examined the bloody handkerchief, the previous night's events flooding back to him. (I wonder what Voldemort wanted with me. Oh well, I don't know, so I shouldn't dwell on it) He grinned to himself, reflecting on the rest of the night. (That means that - Katie's still here!) He glanced up, realizing that he'd slept on her lap all night. Katie was still sound asleep.
He sat up, gazing at her. (Finally I'll be able to talk to her) he realized excitedly. He brushed the hair off her face, causing her to stir.
Hermione opened her eyes to find herself looking into the beaming eyes of Remus. It took a moment to get her bearings. "Good morning, Remus," she yawned.
"Good morning," he said. "We'd better use James's Invisibility Cloak to get back to the dorms."
"No, you better stay here. No one can know about the potion, so you must act like you didn't take it," instructed Hermione. "I'll go back, though." She stood up.
Remus took a deep breath. "Wait," he beckoned. "I was wondering if you'd go out to Halloween dance with me?"
Hermione beamed. "Yes, I'll go," she agreed.
Remus grinned back. "You'd better be going before someone figures out that you're gone!"
Hermione turned and picked up the Invisibility Cloak off the floor. Evidently James had left it there the night before. She slipped it on and sneaked back to her dorm uneventfully. Whipping off the Cloak, she settled into her own bed for a few more hour's sleep, as it was early yet.
After several useless attempts at sleep, Hermione took James's Invisibility Cloak to the common room to wait for him so she could return the Cloak. She stared into the crackling flames of the fire, remembering how Harry had - or would - sit there next to her. (I'm with Remus now) she reminded herself. (I can't be missing Harry) It only seemed like minutes, but really was a couple hours, as she contemplated on all the people she missed from her own time. She felt someone walk up to her, and she found herself looking at James. (He looks so much like Harry) for a moment, she fancied it was him, before returning to reality. "Good morning. Here's your cloak," she said, handing it to him.
"Thanks," he said. "That potion was really awesome, Hermione. Are you going to make some more?"
"Yes, if you and Sirius can manage to get the ingredients again," she said.
He grinned conspiratorially. "Of course, just give us the list."
Hermione reached into her pocket, where the list was still kept. "Here you go," she said. "Get them to me as soon as you can."
"Sure thing," agreed James. "Where's Remus? I thought since he could finally sleep through the night, he'd be here."
"It'd look suspicious, James," she warned. "We really have to be careful about this. It's not a game. Time isn't to be played with. If word of this gets out, alot of things could go out of whack."
James shrugged. "All right, Hermione," he said lazily. "I'll see you in the Great Hall."
That night, Hermione sat down by the fireplace, surrounded by James, Sirius, Lily, and Peter. The Wolfsbane Potion ingredients were safely upstairs. Remus sat down next to her with a new bandage on his hand. "Hello Katie," he greeted her.
"Hi Remus," she said. Remus took her hand in his, gazing at the fire thoughtfully.
"So, Remus," started Sirius. Remus looked at him with a worried expression. Sirius had the kind of grin on his face when he was about to start mischief. "You and Katie are going out now."
Remus gave him a puzzled expression, wondering where this was leading. "Yes," he admitted cautiously.
"Have you kissed her yet?" asked Sirius, grinning broader.
Remus paused. (I don't think licking her face counts) he decided. "No." He turned slightly red. (I think I know what's coming)
Sirius's eyes twinkled. "Why don't you now?"
Remus glanced down at his hands, blushing, and a small smile on his face. "Really, Sirius. I had intended a more private setting," he muttered in embarrassment. He'd actually never kissed a girl before, and he felt a bit nervous.
"Are you saying you don't want to kiss her?" objected Sirius, knowing he had him now.
"No," said Remus. (If I don't, I'll never hear the end of it) He tentatively reached his hand to touch Katie's cheek, moving closer to her. Soon she was so close, he could feel her breath. He paused a moment, then kissed her lightly.
Relationship Revelations, 1997
Remus traced his scar, a faint smile on his face. Hermione was his girlfriend. In a way, he found it rather hard to believe that he hadn't seen her in the past month, and she'd become his girlfriend. (How am I going to break this to Harry?) he wondered with dread. (I'll have to do it right away, he'd be rightly furious if I kept this from him)
Remus left his office, searching for the boy. He found Harry on his way from Quidditch practice, his hair wild. (Reminds me of James) he thought sadly. "Harry, I need to talk with you."
"Is it about Hermione?" he asked eagerly.
"Yes," he confirmed. "Come into my office."
When they arrived, Remus sat down by Harry on a bench, the same bench he'd had a talk with Hermione on the last day he'd seen her in the current time. "Understand first, Harry, I can't control what my younger self did, and I'm very sorry it turned out this way," started Remus. (Actually, I'm not sorry, I just feel bad for Harry) "You see, Hermione is...going out with...the younger me."
Harry stared at Remus in disbelief. "Has she kissed you?" he asked, his voice tinted with jealousy.
"Once, just now, er, well, it was my latest memory anyway," stuttered Remus. "She missed you terribly, Harry. She said so last night, er well, you know." Remus felt very awkward. "She was crying."
Harry wasn't sure what to say. (I just want to know the truth) he decided. "What about you now? Would you still like her if she came back?"
That was something he'd wrestled with himself about. He really wasn't sure. "I don't know, Harry. She really should be with you. I'm very sorry this all happened. Peeves should be expelled."
Harry sighed, not knowing what to think. "Thanks for letting me know, Remus," Harry said shortly before leaving.
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Preview of next chapter: Remus and Hermione danced song after song. It was one of the first dances Remus got to go to, as they usually fell around the time of the full moon. Thanks to the Wolfsbane Potion, he finally felt up to going to one. (Thanks to her, actually) he thought, gazing at her in adoration. "Want to go for a walk outside?" inquired Remus.
"That sounds wonderful," she responded. As they walked out, who did they bump into but Resda.
