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AN: Okay…so…here's the 6th chapter…I am soooooooooo sorry it took so long! I've been overloaded with homework, and finally, when I actually got some free time last weekend, we end up having to go to over a bazillion family dinners, and such…and I think I went and saw a movie.
Thank you for all the reviews! I am far too lazy to go look them al up, and respond to each one, but I probably will the next chapter. Oh, and a lot of you are wondering about Hermione's necklace…well, you'll have to wait and see! I almost forgot, the whole "not having the correct time and headmaster", please, please overlook that for the time being.
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Chapter Six: Water and a Kiss
Dinner was well over and done with, and most of the Hogwarts students were warm and comfy in their beds…all aside from Hermione and a certain Mr. Black….
Sirius led a blindfolded Hermione out to where he had said he wanted to show her, after dinner. She stumbled over a rather rocky bit of land, but with the assistance of Sirius, managed not to fall. They went over about 25 feet of what Hermione could tell was, more or less, grass, and then Sirius picked her up. She didn't question him, but focused on her senses. She could swear she heard water, but she wouldn't bet her life on it.
Sirius suddenly plopped her down on the ground. He whispered to her that she could take the blindfold off, which she did, and before her lay a small pool of water, with a waterfall, and a couple bigger flat rocks that looked so tempting to climb, and jump off into the water. Hermione had decided it looked like one of those places you'd see in "paradise magazines", but better,
Sirius pulled her up by her hand. "Do you like it?" He asked softly.
Hermione looked around at the clear water, and the beautiful scenery that accompanied it. She turned to Sirius and hugged him tightly, "Of course I do."
He smiled and pulled her back, "I discovered this place during my second year while James and I were looking after Moon- err, and we were looking for Remus."
Hermione giggled, and looked into Sirius's eyes. They were such an entrancing color…
Sirius leaned in and softly kissed Hermione's lips. He ran his fingers through her soft hair.
Hermione was socked at first, but kissed back, tugging gently at his lower lip. She found her hands and fingers getting lost in his wonderful black hair…
They pulled back; after all, magic folk need air too. Sirius grinned at Hermione, and took her hand; entwining her fingers with his. She looked up at his and laughed at his cheeky looking grin. Playfully, Hermione tugged at the edge of his shirt, led him over closer to the water and…
SPLASH!
Hermione collapsed into bursts of laughter while watching Sirius spit out water, and process what had just happened. He regained focus and glared half-heartedly at her. He swam over to the edge, where Hermione was sitting.
Sirius gave a rather puppy dog look to her, "Is that what you do to everyone who kisses you?"
Hermione smiled, "Nope, you're the only one. And please note, I haven't hade may kisses before that."
Sirius leaned in closer to her, and…pulled her in with him!
Hermione smacked Sirius on the back of the head playfully, and said, "Now that, that was very…"
"Fun?"
"No…very cold."
Sirius frowned, and replied, "You were the one who-"
"No!" She laughed, "I meant the water's cold!"
Sirius stayed silent for a minute and shivered, "It is kinds cold huh?"
Hermione nodded, and Sirius helped her and himself out of the water.
She twiddled with the edge of her sopping wet shirt, and spoke up. "Sirius," she said, "I'd like to tell you something…"
Sirius inclined an eyebrow, "Yes?" He asked.
"Or, rather show you something." Hermione got up, and transformed into her animagus, her wolf.
Sirius smiled widely and changed into his dog form.
She barked happily at him, and tagged him with her nose. Sirius cocked his head to the side. Hermione got a playful glint in her eye, and tagged him again, and started to run away. Sirius rolled his eyes and chased after her…
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"So, Sirius, were you and Hermione friends right away, or..?"
"Yeah, she kind of stuck. Moony, Prongs and I really liked having her with us. So did Lily..." Sirius sighed, "What am I saying. We don't even know for sure it's your Hermione."
Harry skipped a rock into the lake, "I'm betting it is." He said with a bit of confidence in his voice. Harry looked at his godfather with a hint of a grin on his face, "But still, how close were you and…"Miss White?"
Sirius looked at the ground. Suddenly, the grass was the most interesting thing he had ever seen in his whole life…
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Sirius and Hermione returned to the common room very late, and out of breath.
Hermione curled up on the couch and was quickly joined by Sirius. Her wrapped his arms around her, and put two thick blankets around them.
She smiled at Sirius and rested her head on his chest. She liked the beat of his heart. It reminded her of a bongo drum.
Sirius ran his fingers through her hair and spoke with utter delight in his voice, "Your hair has to be the most soft ever.."
Hermione laughed and snuggled up closely to him, "Even though it's probably frizzy from the water…"
Sirius grinned sheepishly. "Admit it. You had fun."
Hermione buried her face in his chest, "Yeah…"
He kissed the top of her head. "You might want to go upstairs to your bunk. It might be more comfortable than the couch."
Hermione closed her eyes and yawned, "Yes, but, my bed doesn't have a Sirius in it, does it?"
Sirius laughed, "No," He said, "I suppose it doesn't"
"Damn right it doesn't," She said, mumbling into his chest.
Sirius smiled and stoked her hair softly, until the fell asleep together into front of the dying fire…
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AN: Did that make anyone else tear up a little? And, there you go to whoever requested fluffiness. I'm so happy; this has to be one of my favorite chapters so far. And next chapter, we follow along the first day of classes, and (hopefully) learn a wee bit more about Hermione's necklace.
So long and thanks for all the fish.
FloatingIntoDarkness
