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"No Sir, no one has come back to the house. Should we shut down?" A man said into a phone as he watched Hermione Granger's house.
"No you fool, someone will be back. They are laying low and waiting for things to clear before they investigate again." The agitated voice of Merlin spoke through the phone.
"I don't think that anyone will be coming sir, not after losing another witch in the place." The man stated.
"Are you questioning my authority Alex?" Merlin's voice took on a darker tone and Alex shuddered. This was the wrong man to cross or question and so he quickly tried to save his ass.
"No sir, you are right sir. We will continue to watch the residence." Alex replied.
"Good, I suspect you should see something soon." Merlin purred. "You know what to do when they arrive. Contact me when the job is done."
"Yes Sir." Alex replied and he hung up the phone grumbling quietly at how no one would be stupid enough to come back to the house. Soon, after he hung up though he noticed something moving in the yard.
He picked up his nightscope goggles and lifted them to his eyes. "Well fuck me silly, the bastard was right." Alex stated with awe.
He grabbed his walkie talkie and alerted his team. Soon they would be carting another wizard or witch to the base.
Remus apparated to Hermione's and he immediately picked up the scents of several humans surrounding him. He smiled grimly to himself, knowing that their plan was going to be set into motion immediately.
Severus had made sure that Harry and him drank the locator potion and assured them that its affects would not wear off until the counter potion was ingested. The one that would prevent him from falling unconscious though only lasted for 24 hours so he tipped the small vial and let the liquid slip down his throat. They would take him now, so he needed to be prepared.
His hand rested on the plastic vials of polyjuice potion that were concealed within his robes. He had an idea of how he would use it, but he had to get the timing just right. The potion would only last for an hour for each dose and he had enough for 4 doses. Reassuring himself that the vials were in place and his concealing spell was working, his hand rubbed against the bracelet around his wrist. Dangling from it was a small wooden charm that looked very similar to a magic wand. It was Harry that recommended that he shrink his wand and wear it inconspicuously so that he would not be disarmed.
So it was that Remus was as prepared as he could possibly be when one was expecting to be kidnapped. He approached Hermione's front door and glanced around, as if acting wary of anyone finding him there. When he entered the house he heard someone approaching him from behind.
Remus let the man approach supposedly unnoticed and allowed his body to tense suddenly when the man made his move. He fell backwards to give the man a fight as a cloth was placed over his nose and mouth. The smell was acrid and he felt like gagging from it, but this was to knock him out so that they could cart him elsewhere.
He could feel the potion working in his system, counteracting the pungent smells that threatened to send him into oblivion. Remus stumbled to the side, falling into another wall as if to make a last ditch attempt at gaining his freedom. Soon he fell to his knees and then he relaxed his body, causing the man holding the cloth against his mouth to fall over so that both of them crashed to the ground.
Remus evened out his breathing and kept his eyes closed.
"He's out. Tie him up and lets get him into the van." One of the men said to another.
Remus felt ropes being tied to his wrists and ankles and then two men lifted his dead weight and dumped him into the back of a van. "I called the boss and he says to bring him to the facility immediately. He says the jet is waiting."
"Good, then lets get the fuck out of here. I'm tired of looking at this shitty house." Alex growled.
Hermione and Sirius had spent the day comforting each other on the couch and when she was positive that Merlin, or anyone else, would not be visiting her she decided it was time for some sleep. The thought of the bed filled her mind then and she almost melted on the spot. To sleep in a proper bed again will feel so wonderful she thought to herself.
They both headed up the stairs and the first thing that Hermione did when she entered the room was to look all around it. Sirius gave her a confused look as he sat beside her until she smiled suddenly. Hermione grabbed the towel she had used to dry off and walked to a corner of the room. She threw the towel up and it landed neatly on the camera that was mounted near the ceiling.
Having done this she immediately turned to Sirius and waved her finger at him, indicating to him not to think of shifting back to human form. There could be other cameras, but at least one of them would be disabled.
She looked around the room again and once again smiled. A CD player sat on top of one of the dressers with a small rack of assorted CDs beside it. They were all rather old but she saw one by Enya that she loved and popped it into the player. When the music started she turned it up and moved the radio closer to the bed so that it would cover up any quiet chatter that she had with Sirius.
Hermione was sure that Sirius would want an explanation of what she was up to so she would give it to him. Satisfied that she had done what she could she pulled the blankets down before turning to find a pair of pajamas that had been put into a drawer for her. They were a beautiful sapphire blue satin pair of pants and a sleeveless tanktop to match.
She glanced around to find where Sirius was and noticed that he had burrowed himself into the bed. Hermione chuckled softly while shaking her head knowing the feeling well because she had wanted to do the very same thing. She placed her new outfit neatly over the chair so that it wouldn't get ruined and slipped on the pajamas before turning out the light.
Fumbling around a bit she managed to make her way to the side of the bed and flipped on the side light, not quiet ready to enclose herself to the full darkness. She had been forced to sleep in full light the past few days, she almost felt weird having them off. Hermione slipped into the bed and started to pull the covers up over her when she felt a hand brush against her arm and she jumped with a slight screech before covering her mouth quickly.
Lifting the blanket she saw Sirius's face grinning up at her as he buried himself deeper under them and she gave him an angry glare. He mouthed 'I'm Sorry' to her and she shook her head and chuckled softly. Her body slid further under the covers and she pulled them up over her head so that Sirius and her were facing each other as they lay down.
His hand reached up and slid over her neck and stopped when his fingers wrapped gently around to touch her spine with their tips. The pad of his thumb meanwhile stroked softly in front of her ear and she closed her eyes and sighed softly. When she opened her eyes it was to look deeply into his.
"What were you doing down there Hermione?" He whispered.
She regarded him for a moment and could feel that he was coiled tightly, as if he was reigning in a fuse that was ready to blow.
"I don't know what I'm doing Sirius. I have never been in a situation like this before and I'm just flying by the seat of my pants. I do know a fair bit about muggles though and if there is one thing that I know, muggles like Merlin are corrupt and seek power. I also know that many muggle corporations will fail because of corruption in its inner workings. If I can get Merlin to fight against his boss, then perhaps I can throw a monkey wrench into their plans somehow. I just know that I need to buy some time so that we can figure out a way to get out of this place. If that means trying to get Merlin to trust me, then that is what I have to do." She spoke quickly but quietly so that her tone didn't go above the music that filled the room.
"How very Slytherin of you." Sirius said with a smirk.
Hermione chuckled softly. "I guess Draco must have rubbed off on me when we were together."
She saw Sirius's eyes harden suddenly and wondered if it was perhaps jealousy. Actually she kind of hoped it was jealousy. "We are just friends though now. I think he has a thing for Ginny that he refuses to acknowledge. They would be good for each other. He needs family."
Sirius watched her eyes as they looked sad for Draco. It was so difficult for him to envision her with another man, he wished that it was him that could have loved her, comforted her and warmed her bed. Of course he was technically warming her bed at the moment.
"Sirius Black what is that leer for hmm?" She asked with a smirk.
He cleared his throat and gave her an innocent smile. "What leer? I don't leer."
"Sure. Weren't you the sex God of Hogwarts in your time, I'm sure those eyes did more than just look into a girl's eyes as they passed you by." She said playfully but frowned when she saw a touch of hurt in his eyes.
"I'm sorry Sirius, did I say something wrong?" Her hand reached up to caress his cheek and her eyes drifted over his face, recalling each detail of it.
She stroked his cheek with her fingertips and he murmured softly to her. "You do realize you are petting me?"
Hermione chuckled softly. "You do realize you are enjoying it?"
"Mmm" he responded, closing his eyes as she continued to look at his face.
"Did I ever tell you how beautiful your face is to me?" She said softly, regarding each feature.
"Men don't have beautiful faces." He muttered with his eyes still closed.
She chuckled softly, "Ok handsome then."
"Much better." He said with a smile, his eyes still closed as he enjoyed her touch on his face.
Hermione watched him and couldn't help herself. With all that had been happening to her, she could not let another moment pass without this man knowing how she felt about him. She tilted her face slightly and leaned forward, letting her lips press lightly against his.
It had hurt to be reminded of his age and that he was nearly twenty years her senior. Far too old for her to be with the likes of him, so instead all he could do was enjoy the touches she gave. Feather light and oh so soft, her hands felt glorious on him. When he felt the touch of her lips against his he recoiled backwards with a look of shock on his face. Hermione immediately looked hurt and he tried to use his voice.
"Hermione, I'm old..to old for you. Harry..Godson.." For an ex-Sex God of Hogwarts he sure was a blubbering idiot when it counted.
"Sirius Black don't you dare call yourself old." She gave him a chastising look.
The two of them lay there in silence until Hermione spoke up. "I'm sorry Sirius, I thought… I don't think our ages matter because you are young for wizarding years and well, it just doesn't matter to me. I understand though that you think me too young and don't wish to be with me. I just thought perhaps you might have liked me a little, but I realize I was just being hopeful."
Sirius tried to speak but Hermione kept on talking.
"And I understand that it might feel weird for you to have any feelings for your Godson's best friend. It was a mistake, I'm fine with being friends really."
He tried to speak up again but once again she continued to babble.
"Please just forget I ever did that. I don't want to offend you in any way because you are special to me…" She couldn't continue with her words though because Sirius's mouth had effectively silenced hers when his lips pressed against them.
Her eyes widened with surprise but then her body relaxed and she joined in the kiss, letting her lips skim against his and enjoying the softness of them. The scruff on his face from several days growth chafed the skin around her lips, but the feel of his tongue against her lips overshadowed any discomfort. Her mind was reeling and she grabbed the back of his hair as if to anchor him to her. She opened her mouth, granting him access to its recesses and her own tongue explored.
A soft moan escaped and it took Hermione a second to realize that it was her own moan. Instinctively her body shifted towards Sirius, pressing her chest against his as if she couldn't get close enough to him. Sirius wrapped his arm around her and his fingers traced circles over her back and he smiled against her lips when he felt her body shiver against him.
It was a dream come true for him. He didn't think he could have been happier when she told him that his age did not matter to her, but when he had to silence her rambling with his kiss he realized that he was wrong. He could be happier, he was happier. His entire body hardened against her, each muscle in his body taught from each delicious wave of pleasure that ran through him. When her tongue stroked his own and he heard her moan he knew he would have to stop soon. They were still in danger of being discovered and every moment that he was human was a danger to his cover being blown.
When they did break apart, they were both panting. "Wow." Hermione said.
"Wow." Sirius replied.
"Sirius I.." Hermione started.
"Hermione I.." Sirius started at the very same moment.
They both stopped at the same time and laughed softly. "Please, let me.." Sirius pleaded.
Hermione nodded and stroked his cheek once again while he spoke.
"I have to tell you this. With everything that is going on, I need you to know should anything ever happen to me…I love you." He watched her carefully, wanting to gauge what her reaction would be and trying desperately not to cringe at the thought of what her thoughts would be on the matter.
She smiled warmly. "Sirius, I loved you as Harry's Godfather. Harry is so important in my life, and you were able to be like a parent to him when he had none. When we lost you, it wasn't just Harry that mourned deeply. I did as well." She paused for a few moments and Sirius lay quietly wondering where she was going to end up in this conversation.
"Back then though I think it was a child's love for an adult they respect. When you were brought back to us I couldn't help but develop a bit of a crush on you." She blushed deeply.
Sirius snorted softly because it was Hermione that brought him back to this world. It was her that had been his savior, not just once but twice including the time in her third year at Hogwarts.
"I didn't think you liked me that way though, until recently that is. Like the bath…" She didn't think her cheeks could burn anymore than they were at that moment.
"I guess what I'm trying to say, which I'm doing such a horrible job at, is this. I love you Sirius Black." She leaned forward and gave him another kiss, which deepened once again and after awhile they broke apart gasping.
"What about Harry though? I can't hurt my Godson." Sirius inquired.
"What about Harry?" Hermione gave Sirius a confused look until she realized what he meant. "Ohhhh you think Harry and I? That we? Oh sweet Merlin no. We tried that once and it was like kissing my brother."
Sirius laughed softly at the expression on her face. It was obviously not a pleasant situation for them.
"Harry once said this to me and I believe it to be true. Soulmates. They don't have to be lovers it is just the reunion of two souls that were meant to be bound together, whether it be in friendship or love. This is what Harry and I are, if I were ever to lose him a part of me would be missing and the same for him. I know that he is out there now, doing whatever it takes to bring me back to him." Tears filled her eyes as she thought of her soulmate.
"I envy you both that." He said softly.
"But Sirius you don't understand. I think you are another piece of my soul. When I dreamed of you beyond the veil, I didn't feel it was just a dream. Your soul cried out to me and I had to respond to feel complete. Of course it could have just been the hopeful dreams of a teenager." She gave him a sheepish grin.
"I know I would not feel complete without you in my life Hermione. Whether we are lovers or not, you are so deeply ingrained here…" He took her hand and placed it against his chest.
She smiled brightly with tears in her eyes once again.
"You should sleep love, you will need all you can get to deal with all of this." He said regretfully, not really wanting to break the moment but he knew he had to.
Her sad look tugged at his heart and he kissed her one more time after she nodded. "We will get out of this, and when we do will you honour me by having dinner with me?" Sirius asked.
"I would love to." She said with a smile and then kissed him again. "Goodnight Sirius."
"Goodnight 'Mione." He said softly.
She watched with a touch of sadness as he transformed back into a dog, but she pulled him close and rubbed his chest and soon the two of them were fast asleep.