HSW – lol I think the last chapter threw everyone, but I wanted to get some Hermione/Sirius goodness out while I could because that is the last we will see of it for awhile. Thanks for the review!
Elbereth Gilthoniel – ACK Now Albus and Tom slash fics would definitely disturb me. Rofl I don't blame you for that one. Heh anyways, whenever there are any more sexual chapters there will be fair warning so that people can read it or not. I think the great escape shall be soon! Thanks for the review!
dancing in rain – Thanks to my muse as always! Some questions are answered in here as I'm sure you will notice. Of course I sent this one to you beforehand so you have read it already! Lol Thanks for the little fixups, I really do appreciate it!
moonyNZ – Hee hee They got their freak on!
Remus Gurl – Aww thanks hun, it is a real honour when you say that my story gives you the urge to write as well. If you ever want anyone to bounce ideas off of or to help beta a story, I'm here. Just give me an email!
lee74 – Hot was what I was going for. Thanks for the review!
sporty12gd4u – I would take Sirius's comfort anyday! Lol
readingfreak997 – Thanks for the review!
A big thanks goes to dancing in rain who read and helped me tweak this chapter so it is just right! Enjoy!
Walking under the invisibility cloak somehow seemed very different from the last time he had used it. Of course he was a young man at the time and somewhat shorter then. Remus hunched over and stepped slowly down the aisle, avoiding the odd person that bustled by him so that he wouldn't be detected. He had wanted to give Draco and Ginny some reassurance while they were held up in those dreadful cells and so he let them see the polyjuice wear off. The comprehension in Draco's eyes was all he needed to see, but it was kind of nice to see that bit of admiration the young man gave him when the cloak was slung over his head.
On their way into the facility, Remus had noted that most of the security for the building was located on the first floor of the facility. This was where he decided that he would start his mission. To disable the security system would give the others a leg up on helping him to break out their friends. The collars would have to be dealt with at another time, but for now if they could just get their friends to relative safety it would be enough.
The elevator opened to the first floor and Remus slipped out into the hallway and made his way to the control room. Two men sat talking with each other as a wall filled with monitors flickered and filled the room with their glow. He let his eyes scan the wall and noted one in particular. Remus had heard that Merlin had discarded cameras from Hermione's room, but apparently he had only had it moved.
There on the bed in the room lay a very naked Sirius atop an equally naked Hermione. Her legs were wrapped around his, but the two of them were simply talking and looking at one another. Of all the times to pick for them to connect and finally bed one another, they had to choose now? He kind of expected this from Sirius, but Hermione? She was a witch with some sense, of course she had managed to shock and surprise him on several occasions in the past.
One time that stood out more than others was shortly after the death of her parents. Hermione had gone missing for a few months, but they were finally able to reach her when she contacted Harry in the muggle world. She had gone back to school, slipping back into the groove easily as she was well beyond what the rest of the students had been learning at the time. Remus was at Hogwarts as an unofficial teacher for Harry, Ron and herself, along with some others within the DA.
"Excuse me Professor?" Hermione's voice interrupted his thoughts as he stared into the fire. He was in his private quarters in the school at the time and she had learned of its location having become Head Girl in her 7th year.
"Yes Hermione, how can I help you?" Remus said with a smile. He always felt a genuine warmth for the slip of a girl and he hoped that she would look to him as a parental figure just as Harry had now that her parents were gone.
"Well, it is not something that you necessarily have to help me with as you have done so already." She stated cryptically.
"Oh? Well I'm glad that I could have helped you, may I ask what you are referring to?" He inquired curiously.
"Yes, well you know that little matter that we discussed awhile back?" She paused, then continued when it was clear that he didn't recall which matter she was referencing. "The one about my virginity, well you don't have to worry about that now." She stated in a matter of fact tone, as though merely discussing the score on an exam
Remus had just taken a rather large sip of his tea as Hermione was speaking with him and when she had finished speaking his coughs and sputters filled the room. Hermione's face filled with concern and she rushed over to him, pounding him on the back to help him clear his throat.
"Are you alright Professor?" She asked in a concerned tone.
"Gods woman are you trying to kill me? I'm sure Voldemort would be pleased if you were." He replied with a voice that was hazy with the feeling of fluid still in his throat.
"I'm sorry Professor, I just thought you would like to know that I have dealt with the matter." Her tone was business like and Remus furrowed his brow as he looked at her.
"Have you told Harry this?" he asked.
"Goodness, no!" She replied quickly. "Harry has enough on his plate to worry about. This matter is just something that he doesn't need added to it."
So it wasn't Harry that took her virginity, he thought to himself. He suddenly wondered who it was and if the man was good to her. Then he suddenly blushed realizing he was thinking about her sex life.
"I..er..well yes..I suppose not." He stammered.
"Well that is all I wished to tell you Professor, now if you will excuse me I must find Professor Snape now and let him know that he was right. It is nice if you find a good partner." She stated and Remus gave her a shocked look.
The girl talked to Severus about sex! He couldn't help but drop his jaw at the thought and he watched her mutely as she turned to leave his room.
"Wait!" Remus called out.
"Yes?" She replied as she turned around.
"Can I be there when you tell him that? I have to see the look on his face." A grin spread on his face and little spurts of chuckles escaped from his lips.
"Really Professor, I don't think Professor Snape would appreciate that." She gave him a chastising look. "Of course I think Sirius would have been begging me by now so I guess I shall forgive you." Hermione continued with a chuckle.
"Well at least take a picture for me?" He asked.
"Nice try." This time she laughed for a few moments until a sad smile took over. "Thank you Professor."
He gave her a sympathetic look and nodded. "Anytime Hermione."
One of the men barked with laughter, interrupting Remus's reverie and he realized if he didn't do something quickly Sirius and Hermione would be discovered. He muttered quietly with a wave of his wand and suddenly the monitor with Sirius and Hermione sparked and then glass shattered as something within blew up.
"What the!" One of the men cried as he stood up and rushed over to grab a fire extinguisher.
Remus muttered again and when his wand's movement was complete another monitor flickered, sparked and then blew up. Again and again he continued the motion until smoke filled the room and he had to back out so that he wouldn't choke. The two men were panicking at this point and yelling loudly down the hallway for help.
With one more stronger spell Remus was able to blow up the control panel this time and the flames that engulfed the equipment started to fill the room. Remus smiled as he looked at his handiwork and pleased with himself he decided that it was time to get Hermione and Sirius. Surely they would be dressed by the time he got there, at least he hoped they would be.
Harry, Ron and Severus were all watching the facility or at least the grounds around where the entrance lay. It was full afternoon and they were all starting to get anxious while they wondered what exactly was going on inside.
"So what is the plan?" Severus asked grudgingly.
"Ron? What do you think?" Harry asked his friend. Ron could be a bit of a flake sometimes, but when it came to strategies and missions he was the best of the lot and it wasn't just Harry and Hermione that thought that anymore. His tactics and wisdom at warfare had become well known and he was heralded as one of the major war heros of their time within the wizarding community.
"The night shift is far less than the day, we have seen twice the amount of people enter than leave so it would be wise if we waited till the evening shift starts. I have no doubt that we are stronger with our magic, but they have something important to us and we need to use as much stealth as possible." Ron stated.
It was like another person talking when he spoke of missions Harry thought with a deep respect for his friend. "I agree. This work for you Severus?"
The potions professor nodded curtly and so the three of them waited patiently, hoping that Remus was safe inside along with all the others.