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 isn't dead, and is now teaching.
Chapter 4 - Boulevard of Broken Dreams
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My shadows the only one that walks beside me
My shallow hearts the only thing that's beating
Sometimes I wish someone out there will find me
Till then I walk alone
'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' Greenday
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Sirius stomped around his room the next morning, water dripping from his freshly washed hair . He had to get ready for breakfast, but he couldn't find his favorite shirt.
"Where is it?" he growled out loud, swinging his head around. He hadn't slept at all last night. It was the worst night he could remember since being out of Azkaban. He had lain awake most of the night, picturing Remus and Hermione, their stolen kiss by the lake.
He found the shirt laying across his chair and snatched it, quickly slipping it on before reaching for a brush to tame his hair.
Why did the idea of Remus and Hermione bother him so much? Why should he care? He couldn't understand why he felt so sick at the idea. Other than being worried about Remus' job, it was none of his business, and Sirius knew that.
He growled again as he cast his room one more glance and slammed the door shut, stalking down the hall in a walk more suitable for the Potions Master.
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Hermione was practically skipping down the hallway trailing behind Ginny. She couldn't wait to get to breakfast, she could see Remus again. All she could think about was their kiss last night. The way his lips had been warm against her own. The fact that he liked her in return was incredible.
She had gone back to her room last night in a daze. Sleep had been hard to come by, and this morning she was so spacey that she had put on miss-matched socks and had to change.
Life didn't get any better than this, she was sure. All Hermione could do was replay the moments by the lake, when he had kissed her. It was the most incredible moment of her life, she was sure of that.
Remus had looked so incredible when she walked away from him, his hair blowing in the breeze. She had walked slowly back to the castle, remembering the feel of the air on her skin, the glow from the half-moon lighting up the night, and the feeling that Remus had been watching her as she walked back.
She had felt a gaze on her, and she was sure someone was watching her. She had stopped and turned, but Remus had been looking over the lake again.
Hermione was lost in her thoughts and gasped as she ran into something hard. She felt arms grab her shoulders to keep her from falling. She looked up to see Sirius looking down at her, his black eyes almost glaring at her.
"I'm sorry, I wasn't looking." she said with a grin.
"No problem 'Mione." Sirius said, using his nickname for her. He quickly dropped his hands from her shoulders.
She smiled up at him. She was surprised to see his usual smile missing. In fact, he looked angry.
"Are you okay?" she asked him kindly, laying her hand on his arm.
He jerked his arm away from her quickly, trying to ignore the look of hurt that flashed in her eyes.
'What is his problem today?' she asked herself. They had always gotten along fine before, he was her best chess opponent and one of her two favorite teachers.
Sirius sighed. "I'm sorry 'Mione. I'm just a bit jumpy this morning, I didn't get much sleep last night. Let's go get breakfast." he said, gesturing for her to enter the room, following her in.
Hermione entered the room, and her eyes immediately went to the head table. Remus was there, and as his eyes met hers, he smiled softly. She grinned back, feeling her heartbeat pick up. It was almost like he was right there beside her, she could almost smell his intoxicating scent.
"I'll see you in class." Sirius said softly in her ear. Hermione jumped, she had forgotten he was right beside her.
"Okay." she said, going to join Harry and Ron.
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Sirius sighed as he took his place at the table beside Remus. He looked to his best friend, and saw a look of thought on his face.
"Anything wrong Mooney?" he asked, not really wanting to know the answer.
"No, just thinking. I have a lot of thinking to do." Remus said, not adding anymore.
Sirius decided he didn't want to push the issue, and began to fill his plate instead. He was chewing on some bacon when Remus spoke up again.
"What would you do if you wanted something that you knew was wrong?" he asked Sirius.
"It would depend on what that thing was." Sirius replied, his voice hard.
"It's nothing. There is just something I want, but to have it is really wrong. I'm not sure how I really feel, and I don't know if it is worth the risk." Remus said, sighing.
"Of course it's not worth the risk." Sirius snapped, jumping from his seat and stalking out of the room.
He paused outside the door and ran his hand through his hair. "Why did I do that?" he mumbled to himself.
He shook his head. What was this? When 'Mione had touched him, it felt like she was made of fire, his whole arm burned. Her voice was making him tingle, and the thought of her with Remus was enough to make him sick.
He turned and started back towards his class room, he was going to have to deal with three classes today, and couldn't deal with all of this unwanted emotion.
He was jealous, plain and simple. Not jealous of Remus for having Hermione, he was jealous because Remus had somebody. Sirius knew he was tired of being lonely. He hated waking up every morning alone. Nobody to say good morning, nobody to talk to at night.
He stopped and looked in his mirror. "You are not jealous that he has Hermione…" he tried to convince his reflection.
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Remus watched his friend stalk out of the room. What had that been about? Surely Sirius didn't know what had happened with Hermione?
Remus shook his head. Maybe Sirius just had some of his own problems going on. He should go and have dinner with him tonight, they could have a guys night in like they did when they were younger.
He let his gaze wonder back out to Hermione. What was he doing with her? Did he know where this was going to go?
Remus sighed and sipped is coffee. He really liked her, and couldn't deny that kiss stirred something in him he thought was long dead. He was just going to do what she had suggested, and take it slow.
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"I wonder what is wrong with Sirius." Harry said, as his godfather left the room.
Hermione followed Harry's gaze. "I don't know, he seemed a little upset this morning in the hall, but he said nothing was wrong when I asked." she said.
"Maybe he's got a girlfriend." Ron said.
"I doubt it. Sirius hasn't been looking. Last night he was talking to me about my girl…" Harry broke off and turned pink when he saw Ginny was watching him. "My…umm…problems, and he said that he wasn't going to try and have a relationship right now. He said he had to get use to freedom first."
Ginny was pink as she turned to Hermione. "I'm going to the library, I'll see you at lunch." and she ran out.
"What is with her?" Ron asked.
Hermione turned to Harry, not wanting to break Ginny's trust, but needing to do something to help those two along.
"Harry, why don't you go find her. Find out what is wrong. Ron and I will meet you in class." Hermione said, jumping up and grabbing Ron to follow her. She cast another smile at Remus as she left the room.
She stopped Ron as soon as they were outside. "Ron…" she started.
He held his hand up to stop her. "Look Hermione, you don't have to say sorry. I understand. You are one of my two best friends, and I don't want to lose you. I am sorry I acted like such a prat." he said.
Hermione smiled, throwing her arms around him. "Thanks Ron." she said.
"No problem Hermione, we will always be friends." he said, hugging her back.
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