A/N: The pensieve part wasn't in there originally, but I put it in because I liked Shimmer of an Angel's idea. It helps to fill in some gaps with Harry, Peeves, and Remus. So, that part is hers. :)
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Hopeful Plans, 1979
The group of six wizards sat down in the Great Hall the next day, eating dinner. Sirius sat between Peter and Hermione, with Remus next to Hermione. James and Lily sat on the other side.
"Hermione," said Sirius. "I can take you to see your parents! We'll all go, you just have to tell us where."
"How will we get there?" asked Hermione eagerly.
"I was thinking about Floo powder, but then you did say your parents were muggles, so it wouldn't work. So I thought we could go by portkey next time we go to Hogsmeade."
"You know how to make a portkey?" Hermione questioned, surprised. It was a rather advanced thing.
"Yes, it comes in handy," said Sirius, grinning mischievously.
"Thanks, Sirius." She proceed to describe the exact location of her parents's house.
James spoke up. "Now that Remus keeps his mind during full moon, I was thinking that we could have a bit of fun."
"What do you have in mind, James?" asked Sirius conspiratorially.
"I think it would be fun for me to pretend that you and Remus are my dogs, and I'm taking you for a walk. We could make a night of it!"
"I want to come too," said Hermione, surprising them all. "How about I be the dog walker? I could walk you, too, as a stag, and people really would stare." She giggled.
"That sounds fun," said Remus enthusiastically.
James and Sirius agreed. "You'll have to take some Aging potion, Hermione, so no one will recognize you," suggested Sirius.
"Good idea," said Hermione. (I've been around the Marauders too long) she smiled to herself.
"Lily," said James, "Why don't we tell them now?"
"All right," she beamed, placing her glittering hand on the table. Hermione saw an engagement ring. (Of course - it had to have happened about now. She's going to have Harry on July 31st. I'll get to see him again!) Hermione thought excitedly.
"We're engaged," said James proudly.
"That's wonderful James," congratulated Remus, echoed by everyone else at the table. "When do you plan on getting married?"
"Next month, after you've recovered from transforming."
"Isn't that a bit soon?" said Remus hesitantly.
"Why wait?" objected James, with a touch of arrogance in his voice. "I've been sure since third year. My dad is going to make all the arrangements. You all are going to be groomsmen. Sirius, will you be best man?"
"Of course," said Sirius, beaming.
After they finished dinner, Hermione announced, "I'm going to make Remus's potion now."
"Can I watch?" pleaded Remus.
"Yes, Remus," said Hermione. "I'll go to the Room of Requirement to do it." He followed her to the ROR, curiously watching the process required to open it. When they got inside, Remus was surprised to see a cauldron and everything needed already there. Hermione handed him the bag of ingredients. "Give me each thing when I tell you," she directed, making a fire underneath the cauldron with her wand.
Remus followed her instructions, growing increasingly amazed at how complicated the potion was to make. (She's bloody brilliant) he thought in deep admiration. (I don't see how she was able to memorize all this!)
When she and Remus were finished, they exited the ROR and headed for Griffindor Tower. On the way, Hermione was stopped by Dumbledore. "Katie," he said. "Here's your necklace back. I think you should keep it now." He handed her the necklace and left before she could object.
Hermione glanced at it. It was her Time Turner. She put it around her neck and stuffed it firmly inside her shirt. Peeves would not get another chance to play with it, she would see to that.
Hopeful Plans, 1997
Remus and Harry stood in front of the gargoyles guarding Dumbledore's office, taking turns at guessing the password. Harry, who already had tried all the wizard sweets he could remember, decided to guess muggle desserts. "Chocolate brownies. Cheesecake. Ice cream. Banana split." At that, the gargoyles snapped back, causing the two wizards to sigh with relief and start up the stairs.
"Ah, Remus and Harry, what brings you here?" asked Dumbledore as the two wizards entered his office.
"It's about Hermione," said Remus. "She's going to attempt to see her parents."
Dumbledore gazed at him keenly, his eyes grave. "Who's going with her?"
"James, Peter, Sirius, Lily, and the younger me," said Remus.
"Is there anything we can do to stop it? She could end up changing things too much," said Harry worriedly.
"Let me think on that a moment," answered Dumbledore. He folded his hands and stared into space with an absent look. "There might be a way, although I'm the only one of us who'd be able to do it. I'm afraid there's only a remote chance it will work." He paused. "Remus, once you know exactly when they'll be going to her parents's house, let me know, and we'll go there too. Then I will attempt to go back into her time and stop them from going very far with what they plan on doing. I'm afraid, though, that I won't be able to bring Hermione back, as she still hasn't accepted the time she's in."
"Thanks, Dumbledore, that sounds like a good plan," said Remus. "I'll let you know."
"By the way, Remus, here's the pensieve. I daresay you have some memories you'd like to discard for awhile? A clear mind is always better for decision-making." Dumbledore's eyes were keen.
Remus nodded and took the pensieve. (Dumbledore must have found out how much I've been mulling over what do to when Hermione comes back) "Thanks, Dumbledore. I'll see you at dinner." He exited the office with Harry, both of them feeling more hopeful than when they entered.
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Preview of next chapter:"NO!" said Lily incredulously. "That's too advanced for us, and it's risky. I won't have it." She elbowed James, trying to get him to back her up.
"Right, we shouldn't do it," he said reluctantly. Peter nodded in agreement.
"It's up to Hermione, though," said Remus keenly. He knew she wanted to go back and stay with them longer. "Too bad we didn't bring the Invisibility Cloak."
