What I Learned in 7th Year

Disclaimer: I still don't own J.K. Rowling's wonderful work. Or else I wouldn't be writing on fan fiction now would I?

Chapter 13- Professor?

The next few weeks passed without much event from either occupants. It was growing close to the next full moon when something finally happened. It was mid March when Remus came up to Hermione while she was reading. As he walked outside through the yard he stopped as he caught sight of her sitting on a large rock. The warm sunlight shone on her hair making it a warm golden colour as it blew gently around her face in a light wind. Remus came back to his senses and shook his head. 'Come back Lupin. Now is not the time to zone out," he thought to himself. He gave a small cough and waited for her to turn around.

She smiled brightly when she saw him. "Hello Remus. I was just reading our potions book for this year. It's really quite fascinating. Although I am not…fond of Professor Snape I am a little disappointed that I didn't get to work on some of these. We're supposed to learn the Contraceptive Potion will undoubtedly be helpful sometime and then there's the basic Truth potion. It's no where near as strong as Veritasserum of course but it's still-" she rambled until Remus interrupted her.

"Hermione, I would love to hear what you have to say about potions and I'm very sorry that you couldn't be in class to learn them but I really need to talk to you," he said seriously.

Hermione gave him a questioning look. "Okay, shoot."

"During this full moon I have to leave. I have to go on a short mission for the Order. I'll only be gone for a week and another teacher will come and watch you since school's out for Easter break. Don't ask what I have to do, I can't tell you. I'm not sure yet who will be coming but I promise that they will be able to teach you one on one for once. Don't worry about me. I promise that I'll stay safe," he said as she starred wide-eyed at him.

"O-okay. I trust you. I just wish you didn't have to go," Hermione replied, laying her head down on his shoulder.

"I know. I don't want to go either but I have to. Know, tell me all about the potions you read about," he said knowing that potions would easily change the subject.

"Well there's the…."

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The rest of the evening was spent discussing different aspects of magic and just enjoying each others company before Remus left. That night passed all to quickly and they went to bed dreading the day to come.

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The next morning Hermione awoke with a start. She jumped out of bed when she heard muffled voices. Throwing her robes over her pajamas she headed out towards the direction of the voices.

"I still don't know how you got me to come here Lupin."

"Oh come on, you know it wont be all that bad."

"Not all that bad? I could be spending my break alone, and instead I'm stuck here, alone, with Miss Granger. And you say its not all that bad?"

Hermione was fuming as she stepped into the room. She didn't register who this new person was until she saw him and stopped.

"Professor?"

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A/N: Hello! I know this is an extremely SHORT chapter and I'm sorry. I'm thankfully out of school for spring break this week and will be able to update so never fear. A new and longer chapter will be up soon. Thanks to all my wonderful reviewers!