AN: I'm sooooooorry!! I have no excuse; all I am going to say is that at least it wasn't 5 months, like last time!!! In the last two months, a lot has happened to me: I decided to become a German Exchange student this fall, I found out my mom was pregnant, I decided I WASN'T going to be a German exchange student, and I got to meet one of my VERY favorite authors, Gail Carson Levine!!!! And those are just the things I can think of off of the top of my head!! Anyways, sorry again, and enjoy! Only 3 more chappies left!

Disclaimer: Characters: Not mine; Hershey Chocolates Corporation: Not mine, Any Stupid Spelling mistakes: MINE!!

Remus Lupin paced around his empty dorm nervously. It was a little over a week since he had asked Hershey to the upcoming dance, and he was starting to have his regrets. The last week had been one of the most wonderful times of his life, if not the very best, but he couldn't let it continue. Sure, Hershey made him feel like a whole new person, someone who hadn't been bitten by a werewolf, someone who wasn't an orphan. But all of this could only end up with someone getting hurt.

The worst case scenario would be him biting Hershey. What if he went to the Shrieking Shack to transform, and she followed him? He couldn't bear it if he bit her, or killed her. Even if he only managed to scratch her a bit before she was rescued, he would never be able to live with himself. He had to break things off before she got hurt.

He knew it was selfish, but he was also afraid of getting hurt. What if, after dating for a bit, he decided to trust her and tell her his secret? He knew she would probably accept him, after all, she had told him herself that she knew a decent werewolf. But she probably never dated that werewolf. What if she told him she hated him and broke it off? After all, nearly all of his relatives who had loved him before his bite had abandoned him. Why not Hershey? Sure, James and Sirius and Peter liked him, but that was different. Hershey wasn't like them. She wasn't outgoing like his friends. She was fearless like his friends. She wasn't completely idiotic and stupid, like his friends.

He sat down on his bunk with his face resting in his hands. He knew it was for the best, but he still dreaded breaking things off with Hershey Groppet. For the first time in his life, he felt loved. He didn't want to give that up. He didn't want to give her up. Heck, what he wanted to do was elope after graduation, have 8 kids, and live happily ever after. With her. But he knew he couldn't. He knew what he had to do.

He stood up, and stalked towards the door. He hesitated for a moment, his hand an inch from the doorknob-he didn't have to do it. But he knew he did. He straightened, and pushed the door open. Then, with a purposeful stride and a breaking heart, he set off to find Hershey.

Hermione's PoV

Hermione Granger was sitting in a secluded corner of the library, staring blankly at the open book in front of her. If anyone were to see her, they would think she was studying, as usual. But she wasn't. She was really thinking about the last week. It had been one of the best in her life! Sure, she missed Harry and Ron....but Remus....

She smiled slightly at the thought of her, much to her delight, boyfriend. The last week had started out slightly awkward, neither of them knowing exactly what to do on an actual date (since neither of them had ever actually been on one), but they had eventually gotten the hang of it.

They had gone on two dates in the past week, and both had been awesome. The rest of the time, they studied together, occasionally slinking into the shadows for a quick snog. They were really inseparable, and Hermione loved the feeling.

In the last week Dumbledore STILL hadn't found a way for her to get home. The first few days this upset her greatly, but as the days passed, she cared less and less. If Dumbledore did end up finding a way for her to get home, she would do it of course, but if he didn't....Well, the thought of staying with Remus, marrying him, having his children seemed very appealing to her. She was in love. Sure, she would miss Harry and Ron dearly, but it wasn't as if she would never see them again- why, once "Hermione of the Future" disappeared, she could go and talk to her friends, explain things. They would understand.

She continued to daydream, chewing idly on the end of her quill. Suddenly, Remus poked his head around a bookshelf, and, spotting her, walked quickly over. He looked upset.

"Remus!" Hermione said with a smile. She put her arms around his neck and kissed him on the cheek. Remus hugged her back, looking sadly down at her. Hermione looked at him quizzically.

"Remus, what's wrong?"

Remus was silent for a moment. Then, tearing himself out of her arms, he said "Hershey...We really need to talk."

Hermione looked at him strangely- it almost sounded as though he was going to break up with her! That was silly, though- wasn't it? She sat down at her table, and gestured for Remus to sit down as well with a shaky smile.

"Hermione, I...I...I don't think this is working out..." He mumbled, looking down at his hands.

Hermione's eyes widened- he WAS breaking up with her! "Remus, what are you talking about?" She asked. "Everything is working out fine! I don't know about you, but the last week has been...it's been the happiest time of my life!" Her lip trembled. "But maybe it was just me, then..."

Remus looked up at her, his eyes clouded over with emotion. "Hershey, its nothing like that. For the first time in my life, I feel completely loved and happy! This week has been the best thing that happened to me! But, Hershey, I can't....I just can't lead you on like this! It isn't fair!"

Hermione glared at him, angry tears filling her eyes. "Lead me on like this? LEAD ME ON LIKE THIS?"

"Hershey, it's not like that! I-I love you. With all of my heart." He looked down at the table, his face burning. It was the first time he had actually said it.

The tears Hermione was trying so hard to hold back spilled out. "If you love me," She said quietly, "Why are you breaking up with me?" Then, almost inaudible, she whispered "I love you too."

Remus looked at her, his own eyes shining with held back tears. "Hershey....there are...things about me that you don't know. Things about me that very few people know. I'm not who you think I am. I...I can't say anymore than that, but please understand, I don't want you to get hurt!"

Hermione stared at him. For the last week, she had forgotten about Remus Lupin's condition. It had flown completely out of her head. She finally understood what was upsetting him so. She smiled at him gently through her tears.

"Remus," She began, "Unless you are secretly an ax murderer, I should be fine. We can be fine. I love you. You love me. Everything will be fine. I don't want to break up with you, no matter what." She paused. "Even if you ARE an ax murderer. Or worse."

He looked sadly at her, and wiped away one of her tears with his thumb. "Hershey, it isn't that simple. If I hurt you, I would never be able to live with myself. Just trust me. We have to break it off."

She glared at him. "If you think you are going to just dump me without giving me a real reason, you are completely wrong, mister." She said coldly.

"Hermione, I already gave you a reason..." Remus started, but Hermione interrupted him- "You did NOT give me a real reason, Remus J. Lupin!!! What kind of a reason is 'You don't know who I am'? For all you know, I could know exactly what you are!! Now tell me, or I will hex you all the way to Paris!"

Remus stood up, and looked at his feet. "You really want to know?" He asked quietly. "Fine. I wasn't going to tell you because I figured you would hate me, but it looks like you hate me already, so I don't see what the difference is..." He paused for a moment, then, in a very small voice that Hermione strained to hear, he said "I'm a werewolf. A bloody monster."

He turned around, and literally ran out of the library. "Remus, wait!!" Hermione shouted, jumping to her feet- but it was too late. He was gone.



AN: OOOOH, cliffy!!!!!!!!!! I have the next chapter all written up, so review and I'll post it ASAP!

Gabriela13: Oh, but I LOVE shy Remus!!

Keaira Malfoy: Sorry, I didn't exactly update that soon...But I swear, the last three chappies will be up ASAP!!

Elenya: Definitely going to finish! In fact, I have the ending written all out....In my head. But still!! I swear, I will finish within 2 weeks!! And then, I will have my first non one-shot completed fanfic!! Woohoo!

Angel of Slytherin: Oh, I know! But luckily, no one heard except for dear old Severus.

Paupu-Kairi: Yes, very confusing. But that's what's so fun about it!! I

Delaney Skye: Hehe, glad you think it's awesome! And don't worry about reviewing more than once...in fact, I encourage you to review for every chapter! I would love to hit 100 reviews for this story!!

WannabeHobbit: I'm so happy you liked the 2 latest chapters!!! Haha, don't you love the potion's mistress...she's named after my friend Beth, so she should be pleased when I tell you what I said :-P Yes, I read the chat with JKR....WHY is his middle name John??? That's SO incredibly boring!!

mydream: Teehee, glad you liked it!

Chaucer: He did indeed. The git!

KatFay: Haha, yes I agree. I think, if Hermione hadn't overheard the conversation, James or Sirius would have had to ask for him....I love shy guys!! :-D

lovebug123: Thanks! Peace to you, too :-P

EllieMartin: I'm glad you liked it!

Tielle: I'm glad you love it :-D Yes, it was an interesting way for Snape to find out...

Fan-Of-HP: The next chapter is FINALLY up, woohoo!!