Enchanted Love

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this story, although I can think of a few I would love to own! This is for entertainment purposes only.

Story: It's Hermione's 7th year at Hogwarts, and now that Lord Voldemort has been defeated, she has time to think about her life. She begins a forbidden relationship with Remus Lupin, but soon finds another man enchants her thoughts. Sirius Black never died, and has recently been cleared of all charges against him.

Chapter 2 - Crush

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Run like we have a day with destiny

It's just a little crush

Not like I faint every time we touch

It's just some little thing

Not like everything I do depends on you

'Crush' Jennifer Paige

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The first couple weeks back at Hogwarts passed quickly for everyone. Sirius had quickly become one of everyone's favorite professors, especially the girls. He had a soft spot for Harry and all of Harry's friends, and they usually got away with a lot less homework, which although it wasn't fair, Hermione was glad.

Ginny glanced up from her chair in the library, watching Harry and Ron come in and take the table next to the girls' table.

Hermione shook her head, sending curls everywhere. "Ask him out." she whispered to Ginny.

"What if he says no?" Ginny asked, biting her lip.

"Trust me, he won't say no." Hermione replied.

"What about you and Ron?" Ginny asked, wanting to change the subject.

"Ginny, I love Ron, I really do. But, I'm not in love with him. I'm sorry because I know it's going to hurt him, and I don't want to do that." Hermione explained, feeling her heart sink.

"I know my brother, and he will be okay. Your not the first girl he has fallen for. Remember Fleur? Pamada? He does this a lot. What about you? There has to be someone who has caught your eye by now." Ginny grinned.

Hermione blushed. "Well…no….nobody…."

"Hermione, you are an awful liar!" Ginny exclaimed.

"Fine, but you can't tell anyone if I tell you." Hermione said.

"Promise. I cross my heart." Ginny replied, looking at her friend with sincerity.

Before Hermione could answer, Professor Lupin walked in the library. He made his way to their table, and sat down beside Hermione.

"Morning ladies." he said, his voice cheerful.

"Good morning Professor." Ginny said.

"Morning sir." Hermione mumbled, her face down and cheeks red.

"I have told you two before to call me Remus when we are not in class. We've all been through to much together to be on formal terms." he said, smiling warmly.

Hermione nodded. Ginny watched her friend, and realization hit her. Hermione liked Remus Lupin?

"Early studying?" he asked, looking at Hermione.

All Hermione did was nod, so Ginny spoke up for her. "Yes, we wanted to start on our Potions exams. We both have one. That's what Ron and Harry are working on also." she said, pointing at the boys.

"Let me know if you need any help Hermione. I'll be glad to do what I can." Remus said, adding "You to Ginny." as an after thought.

"Thanks." Hermione mumbled.

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Remus watched Hermione as he chatted with Ginny. She kept her head down and looked unhappy. He wondered if she had a fight with Ron.

Remus didn't want to get up. He enjoyed sitting near Hermione. He was concentrating on her scent, roses. Her silky hair was reflecting the lights, and he stifled a groan. Did he have a crush on his student? Not just a student, but Hermione Granger?

He excused himself from their table quickly, waved at Ron and Harry, and exited the library. How could he have a crush on Hermione? She would be so disgusted if she knew. Remus barely noticed Sirius pass him in the hall, his mind was still on the smell of fresh roses and cinnamon hair.

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Sirius watched Remus pass him in a hurry, head down. He wondered what was wrong. He shrugged as he entered the library, finding Harry and Ron at a table. He sat down beside Harry and pulled the book he was reading over.

"Potions?" he said with a sneer. "I thought you would be studying something more fun than that!"

Harry rolled his eyes." I wish we could, this stuff is so boring." he said.

"Ron, that doesn't look like you are studying at all." Sirius said, noticing the piles of folded paper beside Ron's books.

"I'm trying to make paper airplanes, but I can't get them to fly!" Ron said.

"That's easy…" Sirius said, taking the airplane from Ron.

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Hermione looked up from her book once Lupin had left the library. She saw the knowing look on Ginny's face, and tried to distract her friend. "I swear, Sirius is such a kid." she said, watching him teach Ron how to make planes.

Ginny wasn't about to be distracted. "You like Lupin?" she stated.

Hermione looked down again, face red. "Yes.." she whispered. "It's just a crush, that's all."

"He is adorable." Ginny said.

Hermione looked up. "You don't think I'm silly or sick for liking him? A teacher?"

"No, why would I? You're an adult, whatever makes you happy. Besides, look how many girls here have a crush on Sirius." Ginny said. "And do I need to remind you about how much we both liked Lockhart?"

Hermione smiled at her friend, before the two began to laugh, remembering their crushes on Lockhart.

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Sirius watched Hermione and Ginny talking at the next table as Ron tried to fly his own plane.

Hermione smiled at Ginny, and Sirius felt his stomach tighten as Hermione's laughter rang out from their table. Her face lit up as she giggled, her brown eyes twinkling.

He shook his head quickly, going back to showing Ron the proper flight charm to use, trying to ignore the brunette at the table beside them.