"Well, what is it?" Hermione demanded.

Remus grinned. "Sorry, we cannot tell you. We have it all planned, but we want it to be a surprise. So you'll just have to trust us, ok?"

Hermione sighed. "Can't you just tell me?" she whined.

"Sorry Hermione, but no. You trust me, don't you?" Remus said as he kissed her cheek.

Sirius interrupted this all by gagging. "Won't you two just wait until we leave before doing all of that kissing?"

Lily slapped him playfully. "You wouldn't know anything about that, would you, Sirius?"

"Are you saying you do? I could always judge that for you Lily!" James offered hopefully.

"Oh James!" Lily said, pretending to be exasperated. James walked over and sat next to Lily, tapping his foot in mock impatience. After a moment of Lily ignoring him, he puckered his lips and waited for her to come. When that didn't work, he sighed and pretended to cry.

"Guys, I hate to leave during this intruiging show, but we're going to take a walk, ok?" Remus said, pointing to himself and Hermione.

Remus took Hermione's hand and helped her out of the portrait hole. They walked out the entrance hall and onto the grounds, near the lake. Remus summoned a blanket from the castle and sat leaning against the tree. Hermione sat next to him until he looked over and pulled her into his lap.

"Hermione, I love you," Remus said quietly. "And even if you are only going to be here for a little while, I still want to be with you."

Hermionelet out a sigh of relief. "Remus, I wish I didn't have to go home! But this isn't my time, and my friends miss me, and I have to get back home! I miss them too much to leave them forever! But I love you too Remus! You are the greatest, but I know we cannot last forever. Still, I want to make this last as long as we can."

Remus smiled at her. She was so beautiful! "I know it isn't for a month or so, but Hermione, would you like to go to the St. Patrick's Day dance with me?"

Hermione answered by hugging him.

"Remus, I was hoping we could go together! I was so afraid that you would break up with me after you found out!" Hermione said.

"Of course I wouldn't do that to you, Hermione!"

They sat together for a little while, gazing out at the lake. It still had a few pieces of frozen ice on it, but for the most part, the thaw had hit and the water was rushing.

Suddenly Hermione shivered. "Remus, I think we should go back inside for a while to warm up, ok?"

"Of course we can! But Hermione, would you like to meet me again tonight? We can meet in the Astronomy Tower and watch the stars like before," He suggested.

Hermione agreed to meet him and the two walked back to the castle, hand in hand.

After dinner, Hermione skipped to her room to get ready for her 'date' with Remus. She showered and put on some nice perfume before changing into her bright blue robes and a heavy overcoat. She left her hair down for warmth, but straightened it with her wand to make it glossy. When that was all finished, she applied some lip gloss and mascara.

Hermione hurried down the stairs, anxious to get outside with Remus. He was waiting at the bottom of the staircase like always.

Remus first led Hermione to the kitchens to find some hot cocoa to take with them. Then he brought her outside and helped her climb to the top of the Astronomy Tower.

"Oh my gosh Remus!" Hermione gasped when she saw the room. Remus had decorated the room for her. It was lit only by small white candles and the stars, so standing in the room felt like standing on the moon. The telescope was out and set up for two people to look through and the windows were sparkling clean, so not a single streak would ruin the view. In the middle of the room was a large cushion, about the size of a small couch, and a couple of knitted quilts and pillows. Hermione threw her arms around Remus and gave him a big bear hug.

They made themselves comfortable, covered in blankets and leaning against the pillows. Hermione snuggled up to Remus' shoulder and relaxed on that. For a while, neither of them said a word. They sat in silence and looked at the stars.

"Remus, thank you for this all. I mean it. This was really sweet of you to do for me," Hermione finally spoke up.

"I just wanted you to have a few more special moments to remember before you leave. That's all. I love you Hermione," he replied.

For a few hours they sat together, talking about what life would be like after Hermione left. Finally it was time for them to make their ways back to the real world. Remus escorted Hermione to the Gryffindor dormitories in silence. When they had come to the staircase, Remus turned to Hermione.

"Hermione, thank you for everything. For loving me, for accepting me, and for telling me your secret. You are so amazing! I love you!" He blushed for a moment, and then leaned over to kiss her lips. Hermione smiled to herself inwardly. He had always just pecked her on the cheek until now!

A few minutes later Hermione found herself in her dorm. She couldn't stop smiling! She found her pajamas and hit the sack early. Nothing sounded better than dreaming of her boyfriend for the night! She closed her eyes and sleep peacefully through the night.

AN:

This story is so close to being finished! I have started another story and I will publish it after I finish this one.

Thanks for the reviews! Keep the comments rolling!

-Meg