Anything But Mine
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this story. It is for entertainment purposes only.
Set up: Sirius Black never died. This story is set three years after the trio left Hogwarts.
Summary: Sirius has fallen for her. The only problem is that she is marrying someone else. I just don't see how you could ever be anything but mine.
A/N: So many things to get to. First and most important. THANK YOU! So much to everyone who offered their thoughts, support, and prayers to me and my grandfather. It has been a VERY rough month. He got out of the hospital about two weeks ago, I had time to update my other story, and then he went right back in again. I have taken time off of work and school to help both Grandpa and my Grandma get through this. The good news now is that he is home again, and this time there have been no more 'attacks' so the doctors think he will get to stay home now.
Second, another THANK YOU! To everyone who has been patient with me as I be there for my grandparents. This story hasn't been updated in a month, and I feel so awful about that because I hate letting anything go. But you guys are wonderful, and you have waited for me!
Third, Las Vegas kicked ass, and I am so glad I went. I had a blast. I went and saw Lance Burton and he shook my hand, it was cool. Then I met Dizzle from the TV Show 'Inked' which was awesome!
Fourth, this chapter is short because it was written over a month ago, before the hospital trips, and I didn't get time to add meat to it. I have waited long enough to update, so I figure I will post it, and then add more meat to the next chapter.
Again, thanks so much to everyone, you are all such wonderful people, and I am lucky to have made so many friends!
Special love to Jackie, who has listened to me complain, worry and bitch in emails over the last month. You rock my socks girl!
Chapter 17 - Amazed
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Every time our eyes meet,
This feeling inside me,
Is almost more than I can take,
Baby when you touch me,
I can feel how much you love me,
And it just blows me away,
I've never been this close to anyone or anything,
I can hear your thoughts,
I can see your dreams,
I don't know how you do what you do,
I'm so in love with you,
It just keeps getting better,
I want to spend the rest of my life,
With you by my side, forever and ever,
Every little thing that you do,
Baby I'm amazed by you.
Amazed by Lonestar
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"There you go Mr. Weasley. Everything is complete." Fudge said, handing the annulment papers to Ron from across the wide oak desk. "Just make sure your.. Um…. Hermione… signs above her name, and it's done. You can owl these papers back to me today."
"And it is an instant separation, correct?" Ron asked the older man.
"Yes. The minute she signs her name on the contract, your marriage is dissolved." Fudge replied.
"I am glad you handled this for me right away sir." Ron said, standing up. "Thank you."
"No problem Mr. Weasley." Fudge said, shaking the redhead's hand.
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"Are you sure she went to see Sirius when she left you?" Tonks asked Remus again, chewing her bottom lip.
"Stop worrying about it." Remus replied, wrapping his arm around her. "They will work it out."
"I just love them both so much, I want to see them happy." Tonks replied. "I want Sirius to have the kind of love we have, and Hermione too."
"Trust me." Remus said, kissing her softly. "They will."
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"What are you doing back here so quickly?" Brenda sighed, answering the pounding at her door to see Ron standing there.
"I got the paper signed. I just have to get Hermione to sign her name and it's over." Ron said, grinning and holding up his annulment form. "I wanted to come tell you."
"I told you I would think about things, I didn't know that meant you would come back the same day." Brenda growled.
Ron pushed his way into her apartment. "Look, I don't want you mad at me Brenda. I am really sorry. Can't you understand it had nothing to do with Hermione, and everything to do with my family and friends?"
"And do you really think your family and friends are going to accept me Ronald?" she snapped back, her hands on her hips, green eyes flashing. "Of course not. I am the evil witch who broke your marriage up. I broke the little bitch's heart. I ruined it all. They won't accept me. I won't be getting dinner invitations. So let me ask you this Ron, you are so anxious to get back together. What are you doing to do when there is a big party and your home, and everyone is invited but me. Will you go and be with your friends and family? Or will you stay behind with your girlfriend?" she asked, pointing to herself.
"Brenda, don't do this. They will accept you. I just have to talk to them. Don't be this way." Ron replied.
"You only say that because you know the answer." she said, sighing and reaching for a cigarette. "Face it Ron. The sex was great, but that is all it was. Why don't you try to patch things up with the little wife?"
Ron sighed, sitting down in the chair across from her. "Because you were right, she is in love with Black."
"He is just as in love with her, the bastard." Brenda mumbled.
"What?" Ron asked.
"Nothing." Brenda replied. "Just leave Ron. There is nothing left, there can't be anything left. Your bitch ruined it all."
"Don't call her that Brenda. She didn't ruin anything. We did this ourselves." Ron replied. He looked over at the blonde. "Is there no chance for us?"
"There never was an 'us' Ronald. Just leave." she snapped, turning away from him, dismissing him.
Brenda waited till she heard the door click shut before falling into tears.
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Hermione closed her eyes, snuggling as close as she could get to the man laying beside her. His body was wet with sweat, and she gently ran her hand down his back, feeling his body shiver.
"Are you cold?" she whispered.
"No. Just amazed." Sirius replied, his dark eyes twinkling at her.
"Amazed?" she replied, turning to see his face better.
He leaned in and kissed the tip of her nose. "Yes, amazed."
"Did I… you know…. Do it right then?" she asked, nervous.
Sirius smiled and bit back his laugh. "You did it wonderfully my dear." he said, running his hand through her curls. "Wonderfully."
She grinned. "Sirius?"
"Hmmmm?"
"What happens now?" she asked.
"Well, we can get up and make coffee if you want, but I would rather lay here next to you all night." Sirius replied.
"I meant what happens with us next?" she said.
Sirius let go of her hair, she felt it fall back to the pillow. Before she realized it, Sirius had slipped himself over her, his body aligned with hers perfectly. His hands were resting on either side of her head, holding his weight up so he didn't crush her.
His warm lips brushed her forehead, before trailing down to her eyes, kissing the lids and corners. She smiled as he trailed his lips down to her ear, nibbling the skin gently. He missed his warm breath as he pulled his head up.
Looking down into her warm eyes, Sirius confessed his heart to her. "I love you Hermione. I have for a long time. I have loved you since you gave me the star globe for Christmas. You captured me in that star globe. You knew who I was, and it amazed me. You amaze me."
Even in the dim light of the setting sun through the window, Sirius could see her cheeks flush pink. "I am afraid you will think I am too old, or too ruined from the years I spent in prison and then on the run from the law."
Leaning down, Sirius kissed her deeply, using his tongue to trace her lips. His body tightened as he felt her length pressed against him. Breaking the kiss, he left his lips pressed against hers, so his next words were whispered in her mouth. "I love you more than I have ever loved anyone or anything. I need you Hermione. You are MY star."
Hermione felt the tears in her eyes, the beating of her heart against his, the hardness of him between her legs, and the whisper of his words in her mouth. She felt her heart soar, and she felt the fear squeezing her stomach all at once. Could this all be true?
"Sirius…" she trailed off, not sure how to respond.
"Say you love me too Hermione." he whispered against her mouth. "Tell me you can't live without me. Tell me you won't ever be anything but mine. Please." he pleaded.
TBC…