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 is now a free man.

Chapter 23 - True Love

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If I'm not mistaken,

My whole universe was shaken when I fell for you.

Coz all the stars collided when I held you in my arms,

I knew you were the one.

I was searching for perfection babe,

But love is the exception that proves all the rules.

There's a sensuality that only you have shown to me

That steals my breath away.

'True Love' Robert Palmer

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:Nine Months Later:

"Can you believe we are here?" Ginny leaned over and whispered to Hermione.

The brunette shook her head. "No, to be honest, never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be at Draco Malfoy's wedding."

"You are the one that became his friend suddenly last year." Ginny replied.

"I wouldn't really call us friends." Hermione scowled.

Before Ginny could reply, a witch with bright orange hair burst in the room. "Girls, they are ready for you!"

"Hold your knickers on Tonks, we are coming." Ginny replied, holding up the skirt of her gown as she made her way out of the room.

Hermione tried to smile at Tonks as she walked by her. "It's your turn next week."Hermione said.

Tonks beamed. "I can't wait. And don't worry, it won't be long for you either."

Hermione frowned. "I don't know about that." she said, following Ginny to the entrance of the Great Hall.

Luna was standing there beaming. She was wearing a bright pink wedding gown. Hermione thought it was hideous, and she could tell Ginny was trying to hide the look of shock on her face.

"I'm so glad my two best friends could be in my wedding." Luna said, her voice soft. "You two look great."

Hermione survived Ginny, wearing a bright green gown, and she knew Ginny was studying her bright purple gown.

"Uhhh, Thanks Luna" Ginny finally said.

"Okay girls. Draco is already at the alter." Tonks said. "Remember, Ginny you go first, walk up to the front and stand to the side, across from Gregory."

"This is sick…" Ginny muttered, before grinning at Hermione and entering the great hall, which had been changed to look like a beautiful roman cathedral.

"Hermione, your next. Remember you are across from Vincent." Tonks said, not trying to hide her amusement at this.

Hermione took a deep breath and stepped into the room, smiling as she followed behind Ginny to the alter. Draco was grinning at her when she looked at him.

Hermione couldn't help but smile back. Draco had changed so much, and although Luna was strange, she had done him a world of good. Even Harry and Ron had started to talk to Draco.

Hermione glanced out over the wedding guests as Luna entered the room with her shocking pink veil down over her face. Ron and Harry were sitting about three rows back with Remus and Tonks. Hermione could tell Harry had stomped on Ron's foot to keep him from laughing.

She couldn't blame Ron for wanting to laugh, this was the strangest wedding she had ever seen. Tonks and Remus were getting married next week, and Hermione was excited, she was going to be the maid of honor in that wedding.

Harry noticed her and Ginny watching him and gave them a wave. Ginny gave a small wave back, the gold band on her finger catching the light.

When Ginny had discovered she was pregnant last month, her and Harry and snuck away to get married before telling Molly and Arthur. Although her parents were both furious at the time, Sirius was able to calm Molly down, and she was now stitching blankets for her grandchild.

Hermione frowned as the name rolled over in her head. Sirius. She glanced again at her group of friends, noticing he still wasn't there.

She struggled to keep her face straight, even as the pain shot through her heart. She had thought he would come, even after the fight last night, she didn't think he would stay away.

As Dumbledore began his speech, Hermione tuned him out, trying to figure out last night.

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Sirius had come home in such a good mood, smiling as he entered the flat they were sharing with Remus and Tonks until the paperwork for Remus' new house was done and they could move.

"Hey beautiful" he whispered, leaning down to kiss her cheek.

"Hi" Hermione replied, looking up from the book she had been half reading.

"What's wrong?" Sirius asked immediately, noticing the lack of a smile on her face.

"Nothing." she said, trying a half-hearted smile.

"Something's wrong. You can talk to me." Sirius said, dropping in front of her on his knees and taking her hands.

"Really, it's nothing." Hermione replied. She was to embarrassed to tell him what was wrong. It sounded so silly.

"Hermione, don't start hiding things from me now, please?" Sirius asked, his eyes gentle.

"You'll just laugh at me." Hermione replied.

"I promise, no matter what, I won't laugh." Sirius said.

"Fine." she bit her lip. "I'm just jealous, that's all." she barely whispered.

"Jealous? Jealous of what 'Mione?" he asked.

"Of Remus, of Tonks, of Ginny and Harry, Luna and Draco. I'm jealous because they are getting married, starting families, making life long commitments." she admitted.

Sirius stared at her for a moment. "Why would you be jealous of that, when we have a wonderful relationship ourselves?"

Hermione suddenly felt bitter at his answer. She had been hoping for something more, a reassurance that they would someday have that. "Why Siruis? Because, we will never get married, we will never have babies or a family." she stood up.

Sirius just stared at her, why would she say that? Did she not want him anymore? Lately they had both been so busy with work, it was hard to find time together, but had she grown to like being away from him? He felt panic in his heart. His hand went to his pocket immediately.

"Face it. You like it to much the way it is. You get me in your bed, but you don't have to marry me. I realize that you still need to grow up before being a husband or a father." she had cried.

Sirius felt anger course through him at her words. His temper exploded and got the better of him again. "Grow up? You don't think I've grown up Hermione? Well, you don't know what you are talking about then. I've grown more than you have realized. As far as our relationship goes, I thought we were just fine, but clearly we aren't. Cleary you are not satisfied with the child you are dating, so let me do you a favor and remove the problem."

Hermione stood in shock as Sirius reached into his pocket. "Oh, before I leave here, you can have a nice parting gift." he threw a box at her and stormed out of the flat, slamming the door.

Hermione felt tears pour down her face. Why had she attacked him like that? He hadn't done anything, what was wrong with her?

She reached down and picked up the small box, her heart breaking as she realized what was in it. Slowly she opened the lid, revealing the small diamond ring. She sunk to the ground, tears pouring. What had she done?

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"…..Man and wife…" she heard Dumbledore say, pulling her back to the present. Draco and Luna shared a kiss, before turning to their friends. Draco was beaming, and Hermione couldn't help but feel happy for them, even through her own misery.

After making their way to the back, behind the happy couple, Ginny and Hermione broke away from everyone, and made their way to the corner.

"At least I can get out of this dress and we can go change into our own dresses for the reception." Ginny said.

"I think I'm going home." Hermione replied.

Ginny studied her friend. "Are you okay? You haven't seemed yourself all day." Ginny asked.

Hermione sighed. "No, I'm not okay. I attacked Sirius last night for no reason, I still can't figure out why. I accused him of being a child because he didn't want to marry me. I don't know why I got so angry. He left and didn't come back, and worst of all, he threw an engagement ring at me that he must have just bought."

"Oh Hermione. You two have always beenso dramtic." Ginny replied.

"What's that supposed to mean Ginny? Why don't you keep your opinions to yourself!" Hermione snapped, before her eyes grew wide.

"I am so sorry…I don't know what is wrong with me…" Hermione said, her face grief stricken.

"Don't worry about it." Ginny replied. "Stay here a minute." she said, running off.

Hermione sunk into a chair in the corner, holding her head. She stared at the ground until she saw Ginny come back, Molly behind her.

"Come here dear." Molly said, holding her hand out to Hermione. "Ginny says your emotions and temper have been out of control."

She pulled Hermione into a empty classroom. "Why would she tell you about it?" she glared.

"Relax." Molly said, pulling her wand out, waving it.

"I am sorry Mrs. Weasley, I didn't mean to snap at you." Hermione said, fresh tears falling. "What is wrong with me?" she whispered.

"Your pregnant." Molly replied.

Hermione stared at her for a minute. "Your crazy." she finally replied.

Ginny stepped into the room. Molly looked at her and nodded. Hermione didn't have time to think before Ginny had bowled her over in a giant hug. "This is wonderful, our kids can be raised together."

Hermione untangled herself from the redhead. "What are you two talking about?" she asked.

Ginny grinned again. "I recognized the symptoms. The over sensitivity, unexplained outbursts, your hormones are all messed up."

"Ginny asked me to find out, I did a small test. It's okay to cry Hermione." Molly whispered as the brunette fell into her arms.

"B…..but….but…what about…..what about Sirius?" Hermione sobbed. "He ha…hates…hates me now…"

"I promised once I wouldn't hurt you, and I don't plan on starting now." a deep voice rang out from the doorway of the room.

Hermione slowly released Molly. She turned around. "But, I said such awful things, I hurt you…"

"And I still love you anyways." Sirius replied.

Hermione studied him for a moment. He was wearing dark dress pants and a white shirt, his hair slightly tousled. She sniffed. "You look wonderful…"

Sirius studied her awful purple bridesmaid gown. "You look…um…"

Ginny grinned. "We will be going now." she said, pulling Molly out the door.

Hermione turned to Sirius again. "I am so sorry for last night Sirius. I didn't mean what I said."

He quickly walked to her. "I know you didn't. We just needed to calm down. But, Hermione, there must have been some truth in your words, or you wouldn't have been upset."

She took his hand. "Didn't you hear what Molly and I were talking about?" she asked.

"No, Harry said you were in here, I walked in just in time to hear you tell Molly I hated you." Sirius replied.

"Sirius, there is a perfectlygood reason for why I reacted badlast night." she replied. "As matter of fact, it will probably happen again."

He looked at her confused. "What are you talking about?"

"My hormones are unbalanced and leading to emotional breakdowns and outbursts." she said.

"I'll be here for you no matter what, but what can we do to fix it?" he asked.

"Nothing. We just have to wait it out." she said.

"Wait it out? What, it's on a time limit or something?" Sirius asked.

"Sort of." she said, staring to grin.

"How long will you be sick?" he asked.

"Nine months." she replied.

Sirius studied her. "Nine months? Oh Hermione, I'll be here to do what I ………" suddenly his eyes grew wide. "Nine months? 'Mione…..are……you…." he couldn't get the words out.

"Yes. I'm preg…" before she could finish it, Sirius had swept her off her feet, spinning her around the room.

"Sirius…put me down…I'm going to be sick…" she cried out, feeling him set her down just in time.

"You just found out?" he asked.

"Yes. I'm so sorry for last night. Molly says that I am to emotional right now because of the pregnancy." she tried to explain.

Sirius raised his finger to her lips. "Don't apologize anymore. It's okay. I'll probably get use to it in the following months."

"Are you okay with this? With having baby right now?" Hermione asked.

Sirius leaned in and kissed her gently. "Of course I am. I love you, and I want a family with you. I wish we had our own place first, so we had more room, but we will make it work out."

Sirius gently put his hand on her stomach. "I can't believe it.." he whispered. Hermione looked down to see tears in his eyes.

"I can't believe it either." she said, her own hand covering his.

Sirius never took his hand off of her belly as he reached up and kissed her, his lips tasting hers.

Hermione slowly pulled away. "Sirius?" she asked gently.

"Yes?" he replied, his voice hoarse.

She reached into the ugly purple pocket hanging off of the dress. Sirius watched as she pulled the small diamond ring out and slipped it on his pinky. "Will you marry me?" she asked.

Sirius smiled before slipping the ring off of his finger. He took her hand and slipped it on her ring finger.

"Yes 'Mione, I'll marry you." he replied.

Hermione jumped at a sudden banging on the door. "Are you two in there?" Remus yelled.

"Coming!" Hermione replied. She stood up, reaching for Sirius. Before she could take his hand, he had bounded out the door already. She stood in the doorway, watching him leap on Lupin's back.

"I'm going to be a daddy!" he cried out, his hair falling in his face. Remus staggered under the weight of Sirius suddenly being on his back.

Hermione giggled as she watched Harry and Ron run over and start jumping around him. Maybe he wasn't completely grown up, but he was getting better….

The End

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This is the end of my fic! I have loved working on every chapter of this story, and I am going to miss it now that's its done! I hope everyone has loved it as much as I loved writing it, and I want to thank everyone who has left a review, and everyone who has read it without reviewing. Rane, a special thanks to you for pushing me to write. And I'm sorry it took a month. I just started college, and my time was constricted as I was getting use to being in school again.

This last chapter is dedicated to Rane, for pushing me and making me keep writing over the last couple months, when I got stalled out and wasn't feeling creative!

I am going to start work on a new story, another SB/HG probably, so keep your eyes open!