"Sweater Weather"
Disclaimer: don't own Remus or Hermione. Last time I looked in the mirror I wasn't J.K. Rowling. LOL.
Chapter 5: sigh
The next day, Hermione walked into Defense Against the Dark Arts with a smile on her face. This had quickly become her favorite class and the high point of her day. But she had to be careful, if Ginny had picked up on it, then anyone could.
At one point in the class, Professor Lupin asked if he could have a volunteer to pass out papers. Hermione quickly raised her hand.
"Hermione." He said. "Thank you, would you come and get them."
Hermione walked up to his desk, concentrating on not tripping or stumbling. When she tried to take them, he looked at her and said, "That was a lovely little note, I must say."
"Oh!" Hermione said, realizing he was talking about her card. "It was nothing!"
Professor Lupin handed her the papers. Before she walked away, he flashed her a gentle, but sexy smile and winked!
Hermione smiled back and was so flustered and happy at this gesture that she gave Parvati's paper to Neville.
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A week passed with no events involving her favorite professor. No extravagant ones anyway. Everyday, she noted his little quirks and the style of clothes he wore. She was head over heels in love.
Then, one day, something happened that assured her of her feelings for him. She walked into class and noticed there was something different.
"Hello professor."
"Hello Hermione." He said, and sniffled a little.
Hermione noted that he looked very tired. "Are you all right?"
"Perfectly-" he broke off into a coughing fit. "Perfectly fine." He finished, when the coughing had subsided.
Hermione walked away, definitely not reassured as he began to cough again. She felt every hoarse cough in her own chest. She winced every time he sniffled. She genuinely felt sorry for him. She almost cried when she heard him sneeze and it was then that she knew she loved him. Truly, madly, deeply.
A/N: ok, this chapter really happened. My teacher still has a little cold and it is making me want to hug him! But, sadly, this is where the reality ends. From now on it's just what I WISH would happen. LOL.