Chapter 52
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November 24th 1994
As they had to walk slow because of Remus it is about fifteen minutes before Harry, Hermione, Neville, Ron, Remus and Sirius arrive back in Remus and Sirius's quarters. As they walk in Sirius helps Remus straight over to the couch.
"Everyone want butterbeer?" Sirius asks as Remus makes himself comfortable on the couch.
"Yes." The four teenagers and Remus answer and Sirius walks over to the kitchen.
"So, how did you come up with the idea to fly?" Remus asks curious, as Harry and Hermione sit on the floor while Neville and Ron sit on the chairs.
"Well, Saturday we found out that we would have to get passed Dragons, and we had no idea what we were going to do." Harry explains.
"You should have told me; I would come up with some idea." Sirius says as he walks back over with the Butterbeer.
"We didn't want to add to everything you were worrying about." Hermione explains to her Dad.
"Oh." Sirius says, guilt in his voice as he hands out the butterbeers and feeling bad that Harry and Hermione were so worried about him that they didn't go to him when they really needed help.
"But then I was told that using our strengths as a team was the best way to go and that's when we realised." Harry explains, "Mione could already preform the summoning charm perfectly so we just had to practice tandem flying." He explains.
"You did amazingly well." Remus says, smiling proudly at them.
"So, it's that egg that gives you the next clue?" Sirius asks as he sits on the couch next to Remus.
"Yes, think we should open it?" Hermione asks Harry who nods and then he opens the egg and all they hear is ear splitting scream that causes Harry to quickly shut it and Remus to grab his ears in pain.
"Okay, what?" Ron asks shocked, once the egg is closed.
"Guess that's why we've got so much time, to figure it out." Harry says as he and Hermione exchange confused looks, neither having any idea how they are going to figure it out.
"You know it sounds kind of familiar, but I can't figure out why." Sirius says with a frown.
"It sounds like someone being tortured. Maybe you have to fight the Cruciatus curse." Neville suggests.
"There is no way to fight that." Sirius comments.
"They wouldn't use that on champions." Remus assures Harry and Hermione, "You'll figure it out, and we'll help you when you do."
"Thanks Papa."
"Thanks Dad."
"So, when is the surprise party in Gryffindor Tower?" Sirius asks, looking between Neville and Ron.
"An hour." Neville answers.
"How'd you know there would be one?" Ron asks curious.
"Fred and George are obtaining supplies, but they knew that you'd both want to spend time with Sirius and Remus." Neville explains, looking at Harry and Hermione, "So the surprise party will be starting in an hour."
"And you forgot the meaning of surprise?" Hermione asks, and Neville just looks amused.
"So, how'd you know there would be a party?" Ron asks Sirius curious.
"Is a chance for Gryffindor to celebrate, of course there would be a party." Sirius explains with a grin.
"Just maybe go easy on the alcohol this time." Remus suggests, as he is pretty sure he'd be a hypocrite if he told them not to drink, "And remember that you do have classes tomorrow."
"Yes, Papa."
"Yes, Remus."
The four teenagers say.
"How are you feeling Papa?" Hermione ask concerned.
"I'm okay, Hermione..." Remus says, speaking to his daughter while looking at Sirius, "I'll probably be back teaching classes late next week."
"Not until you're completely okay." Sirius says, as he doesn't want Remus to go back to things too soon.
"Who has been teaching classes while I've been hurt?" Remus asks, as he knows that there would be no way that it would be Sirius.
"Mad-Eye. From what I know he's following the lesson plans we came up with, but adding his own style to them." Sirius explains, Remus nods and the group of six drift into silence.
After spending an hour with Sirius and Remus Harry, Hermione, Neville and Ron walk into Gryffindor Tower where there is a party is just starting and as soon as people see Harry and Hermione everyone breaks out in applause.
"THREE CHEERS FOR HARRY AND HERMIONE." Fred yells.
"HIP HIP." George yells and everyone in the tower yells "Hooray" and even after everything that has happened Harry and Hermione both find themselves smiling.
"Drinks?" Fred asks walking over and offering cups to Harry and Hermione.
"What are they?" Hermione asks curious.
"Firewhiskey for Harry, Chocolate Rum for you." Fred explains.
"Chocolate Rum?" Hermione asks surprised.
"They were selling it in Honeydukes, seemed like the kind of thing you'd love. I've hidden the bottle away from the other drinks so jut you can drink it." Fred informs Hermione.
"Thanks Fred." Hermione says with smile as she and Harry take their cups and George hands cups to Neville and Ron, as they do Dean, Seamus, Lee, Ginny, Katie, Angelia and Alicia walk over.
"A toast." Neville says once they do, "To Hermione and Harry, and their incredible performance in the First Task of the Triwizard Tournament." He says, feeling not nervous at all even though a lot of people are looking at him.
"To Hermione and Harry." Everyone repeats, toasting.
As everyone toasts Harry and Hermione exchange looks and drink too, once they each have a drink Harry pulls Hermione in for a hug.
"We did it." Harry whispers to Hermione.
"Yeah, we did." Hermione responds, "Just two more to go." She says and they break apart.
"Now that the guests of honours are here… IT'S TIME TO PARTY." Fred yells, causing laughter to break out throughout the tower.
"Come on, you two deserve some fun." Neville says as he puts an arm around each of his friends.
"That you do." Ron confirms and Harry and Hermione both exchange grins and join in on the celebrations.
In Remus and Sirius's quarters Remus has moved from the couch and to his and Sirius's bed where he is resting when Sirius walks in and sits down on the edge of the bed, right next to Remus.
"Here, pain reliever, I know you need it." Sirius says, handing Remus a potion.
"I'm okay." Remus says and Sirius just gives him a disbelieving look, so he takes the potion and drinks it, "I'm so sorry that I scared you." He says, handing the empty potion vial back to Sirius.
"No, don't apologise." Sirius begs, "It's not your fault. You didn't know that Moony not being able to take control would hurt you so much." He says.
"I didn't, but I am so sorry that you had to watch." Remus tells Sirius.
"I thought it was going to kill me. I tried so hard, but that there was nothing I could do, you were just getting more and more hurt, and I couldn't stop it, as soon as the moon was gone I hurried you to Poppy and everything's a blur, but I do remember Albus and Minerva having to drag me away so that they could work on you." Sirius says, tears rolling down his face.
"I'm here Siri, I'm healing, I'll be okay." Remus says, forcing down a winch of pain as he reaches out and wipes Sirius's tears away.
"I know, I was just so afraid, I never want to lose you." Sirius tells Remus.
"I never want to lose you either." Remus responds, completely meaning that, "Lie down Siri, you need to rest too. Poppy told me how little sleep you've had in the last week."
"She shouldn't have." Sirius says, not denying it.
"She's worried, and so am I. Lie down Siri, I'm right here, I'm okay, and now you've got start to look after yourself too." Remus says and Sirius moves and lies down next Remus, who moves and lays his head on Sirius's chest, "I love you, Siri."
"Love you too, Rem."
It has been a while since the Party broke out in Gryffindor Tower and almost everyone who is fourth year or older have had a few alcoholic drinks, no one younger be able to drink the alcohol as seventh years put charms on it, and Hermione is walking over to Neville who is in the middle of what looks to be a very interesting conversation with Katie.
"Hey." Hermione says sitting down.
"Hey, how many drinks you on?" Katie asks curious.
"Just two." Hermione answers, "And I narrowly missed the tray of shots George was bringing around, Alicia and Angelia weren't quiet as lucky."
"I think I better go make sure they're okay." Katie says, "I bring down that book in the morning." She says to Neville.
"Thanks, that would be good." Neville says, sounding gratefully, "I'll bring down the book I was telling you about too."
"Thanks. I'll talk to you both later." Katie says before getting up and walking away, as she does Hermione moves over and sits next to Neville.
"Sorry for interrupting." Hermione says, feeling bad.
"It's okay. We were talking Herbology, Katie has a really interesting book on water plants that she thinks I will like and I'm going to lend her the book you got me for my birthday." Neville explains.
"That's good." Hermione says, being glad about that.
"How are you, Mione?" Neville asks concerned.
"Better than this morning. Waiting in that tent…. Was horrible." Hermione admits and Neville reaches out and squeezes Hermione's knee.
"You did amazingly well, Mione, you and Harry both." Neville says, putting an arm around his friend.
"Thanks Nev." Hermione says and she rests her head on Neville's shoulder as they drift into silence.
For a few minutes Neville and Hermione sit in silence until Harry hurries over holding several shot glasses,
"You guys have to try these." Harry says putting the shots down in front of Hermione and Neville.
"What are they?" Hermione asks curious.
"I'm not exactly sure, Dean, Lee and Seamus created them, and they're really good." Harry reveals, "Trust me, you're going to love them." Harry says as he sits down next to Neville.
"If you're sure." Neville says, picking up one of the shots.
"We're going to regret this in the morning." Hermione says picking up another one of the shots.
"Wouldn't be the first time." Harry says, picking up the last shot, "To amazing friends who never turned their backs." He toasts.
"To friends." Hermione and Neville says and the three of them do the shots.
"Okay, that was good." Hermione admits.
"It was." Neville confirms.
"Told you." Harry says "You know it means a lot that Ron's finally seen sense, but Nev, the fact that you've always been here for us the last few weeks, that you never turned your back, and believed us means even more." Harry says, putting his arm around his friend, "You're an incredible friend."
"He's right, you are." Hermione say, putting her arm around Neville too.
"I was just being a good friend, like the two of you always are to me, you don't have to say thank you." Neville reveals, and the three of them drift into silence.
"Okay, what were in those shots? They tasted really good." Hermione comments, breaking the silence after a minute.
"I don't know, but I want to find out." Neville says standing up, "You two coming?" He asks, turning around to face Harry and Hermione sticking out hands for them to grab.
"Sure." Hermione says, standing up.
"Yeah, experiencing potions hung over once wasn't enough." Harry says with a grin and the three of them head over to where Dean, Seamus and Ron are.
"Who knows we might be able to get Dad to make his miracle cure again." Hermione comments.
"Hopefully." Neville and Harry respond and as they walk all three of them become pretty sure that they are going to regret this in the morning.
November 25th 1994
After parting to about two am the Gryffindor's head to bed and when they wake up basically everyone in fourth year and above have a hungover which results in Gryffindor table being quieter than anyone has ever remembered it being during breakfast.
"Good Morning everyone." Sirius says, walking up to the Gryffindor Table in a voice that is way to chipper according to the hungover people.
"Dad, volume." Hermione objects, glaring at her Dad.
"I'm speaking normally, Princess, it just seems louder because of the hangover." Sirius reveals.
"If you're here to bust us please do it quickly and leave us in our misery." Fred, who is sitting across from Hermione, Harry and Neville.
"I'm not here to punish, I'm here to help." Sirius reveals and as he says jugs suddenly appear on the table, "In the jugs are a cure for hangovers that will help, drink it quick and don't ask what's in it." Sirius tells them.
"Thank you, Dad." Hermione says as Harry grabs the nearest jug and start to pour glasses.
"It works really well." Harry tells everyone.
"Thank you Sirius." Everyone at Gryffindor table who are hangover say as they all drink the cure, quickly.
"How's Papa this morning?" Hermione asks worried.
"Okay, I just came to help, and now I'm going back to our rooms." Sirius reveals, as he and Remus got a visit the night before, waking them up, from Minerva who was less happy about the party going on in Gryffindor and wanted ideas form people who once caused most of her headaches on the best way to end the party, "Have a good day, Princess." He says placing a kiss on his daughter's head.
"Thanks." Hermione responds and Sirius walks away, being able to hear the volume increase from the Gryffindor table as he goes, much to his amusement.
A few minutes after Sirius leaves his daughter in the Great Hall he walks into his and Remus's quarters where he finds his mate on the ground, seemingly trying to get to the couch.
"Rem." Sirius says terrified, rushing over to his mate.
"I'm okay." Remus assures him.
"You're on the ground." Sirius says worried as he gets Remus to his feet, and he almost falls again, and Sirius quickly catches up.
"I was trying to get to the couch." Remus reveals.
"You should have waited you're still not okay, Remy." Sirius says as he helps Remus over to the couch.
"I know…... I just thought I could." Remus reveals, looking disappointed.
"You're still healing, Moon, you've got to take things slow for now." Sirius says as they get to the couch.
"So, I see." Remus realises, "Are you going back to class?"
"No. Not for a few more days, at least, Mad-Eye can handle things for a little longer." Sirius say, "How's your pain?"
"Manageable." Remus answers, "But I've realised something, I need to do the next full moon without the potion."
"You hate that; you hate not being in control." Sirius say, knowing how big it is for Remus to be the one suggesting going without the potion.
"I do…. But…. I don't think I could survive another night of Moony fighting for control." Remus reveals, and Sirius feels his heart skip a beat at that as he knows how true it is, "Maybe if I let him have control for the night he'll be more doormat the next full moon. I talk to Albus, and use the Shack." Remus reveals it being a testament to how seriously this is that Remus is suggesting going back to a place he completely hates.
"I'll be there too, as Padfoot, do what I can to help." Sirius says.
"You always help." Remus assures him, smiling at his mate, and the two of them drift into silence.
December 4th 1994
It has been ten days since the first task and Harry and Hermione are still feeling pretty good about everything and they haven't started to worry about the second task quiet yet. It is a Sunday night and Remus and Sirius are just returning to their quarters, it being the first time that Remus made the walk down to the Great Hall since he was hurt.
"How are you feeling?" Sirius asks worried the second they get into their quarters, "Was the walk too much? Are you oaky?" he asks as they walk towards the couch.
"I'm good, really good." Remus assures Sirius, "I'm so good that I think I'm going to go back to classes tomorrow." He informs Sirius.
"Are you sure? Isn't it a bit too soon? Maybe you should take a few more days' rest. Maybe you should wait until after Christmas to go back. Maybe…." Sirius starts to say but before he can say anymore Remus cuts him off with a kiss, being pretty sure that it is the only way he is going to get Sirius to be quiet.
"I know how hurt I've been over the past few weeks has scared you, but I'm okay now, Siri, I promise." Remus says, kissing his mate once, "Let me show you how okay I am." Remus says, in a husky voice as he opens Sirius's robes.
"Rem….." Sirius starts to say, clearly about to object.
"I'm more than okay enough for this." Remus says as he starts to place kisses along Sirius neck as he leads them to their bedroom.
As Remus continues to kiss Sirius neck Sirius is still not convinced that Remus is ready for such activities, but he can't say no to his mate. Once they enter their bedroom Sirius gently pushes Remus away, being extra careful not to hurt him, so that he can really talk to him without distractions.
"Okay Moon, but we take it slow and if at any time it becomes too much we stop." Sirius says, trying to be stern.
"Okay." Remus says with a nod.
"Good." Sirius says, pulling his wand out of his pocket to create a romantic atmosphere by causing soft music to start to play as well as lights that look like stars that dance around the room.
Once he does that Sirius steps towards Remus and slowly starts to remove each piece of his mates clothing with care as he places gentle kisses on Remus's lips, Remus removing his clothes as he does.
Once they are both naked, standing in the middle of their room, Sirius picks his mate up, bridal style and carries him over to their bed where he places him gently on the bed.
After Remus is on the bed Sirius starts to worship his mates body, placing kisses on each and every one of Remus's scars, hoping to replace all the horrible memories of the last seventeen days with great ones.
"I know they're not pretty, but they'll fade." Remus says, actually feeling self-conscious as this last full moon caused him to gain a lot more scars.
"You're beautiful." Sirius assures him, moving up Remus's body so that they are face to face, "You survived Rem, these scars are proof of that, they're proof of how strong you are, that you're a survivor, and I love you, ever single part of you, including your scars." Sirius says before once more placing a kiss to Remus's lips.
"I love you too." Remus responds, feeling amazed and more loved than he feels he deserves, and once they break apart Sirius once more continues to kiss down Remus's body.
For well over ten minutes Sirius kisses his mate's body, king every single scar, both old and new, at least once, before arriving at his mate's cock. Once he arrives there Sirius, with more caution than either of them are used to, licks it from tip to base, causing Remus to give a moan of,
"Siri."
As he licks Sirius also spends time teasing Remus's balls, causing him to groan in pleasure.
After a few minutes of Sirius teasing him, not being able to take much more, Remus pulls Sirius up for a passionate kiss that causes them both to gasp for breath. Then, in a move too quick for Sirius to realise what happened Remus flips them so that Sirius is on his back looking up at him.
As Sirius looks up at him Remus can see both concern and lust on his mate's face,
"I'm okay." Remus says before starting kiss every inch of Sirius's skin.
After a couple of minutes Remus finally arrives at Sirius's cock where he starts to suck on the head and role Sirius's balls,
"Oh, God Rem. So good, so amazing." Sirius moans as he does, feeling an amazing amount of pleasure.
After he has been sucking on Sirius for several minutes Remus reaches around picks up one of their fallen wands and whispers a lube charm on himself before he starts to prepare himself for Sirius, making sure to keeps Sirius distracted by continuing to suck and fondle Sirius's cock and ball.
Once he is fully prepared Remus releases Sirius with a pop and the second he does Sirius looks down at him in concern.
"Moon, are you sure? I don't want to hurt you or cause you pain." Sirius says as he runs his hands through Remus's hair, "I love you Rem, more than anything, and I love making love to you, but I don't want to risk you being hurt." Sirius says with a concerned yet determine voice, hoping that Remus will understand why he is hesitant to carry on.
"I know, Love, but I'm fine, let me show you, I'm not made of glass, I won't break." Remus assures Sirius, "I know the last seventeen days were impossibility hard for you, and I understand why you're hesitant, but I really need to do." Remus says, pleading in his voice.
After about twenty seconds of hesitation Sirius nods and Remus casts the lube charm on Sirius. After spreading the lube over Sirius Remus sinks down onto his mate.
"So tight, so hot, so incredible." Sirius moans and Remus starts to move, at a fast place, "Slower." Sirius says as he puts his hands on Remus's hips and controls their movements so that they are slower, more gentle.
For a while Remus continues to rise and fall on Sirius as he thrusts up, both of them locking eyes for the entire time, because of the slow place it takes a while before they start to reach their climax and as he feels it growing inside of him Sirius reaches out and takes Remus's member and starts to stroke him at the same pace as the thrusts until they both, moan,
"Sirius."
"Remus"
As them come Remus all over Sirius's stomach and Sirius deep inside Remus.
After they both gain back their breaths Sirius slides Remus off him and into his arms, it being clear that he back in concerned mode, before grabbing his wand and casting a cleaning charm. Once they are both cleaned Remus moves and lays down on Sirius's chest as Sirius runs his hands up and down Sirius's back in a soothing way.
"You were right; we did need that." Sirius admits, "But, I'm still going to worry, and I'm never going to risk doing anything that could hurt you."
"I know." Remus says, placing a gentle kiss to Sirius's chest, "I love you." Remus says and before too long Remus is fast asleep, being tired out.
Even though Remus is asleep Sirius can't bring himself to fall asleep quiet yet, instead he just continues to rub Remus's back as he thinks about how close he came to loosing Remus forever, "I love you Moon. From now on I'll always be here. Please don't leave me, I couldn't take that." Sirius says, tears coming to his eyes as he moves himself a little so Remus is even closer to him, and he has more of his arms around him in a protective way, after a couple of minutes Sirius closes his eyes and for the first time in almost three weeks he falls into a peaceful sleep.
December 8th 1994
It has been three days since Remus returned to teaching classes and ever since he did both Sirius and Remus have been teaching all classes together, partly because Sirius is so worried about his mate that he didn't want him to teach classes alone in case it wasn't too much for him.
It is Thursday morning and Harry, Hermione, Neville and Ron are in Transfiguration, a double lesson that is almost over, where they were changing guinea fowl into guinea pigs. Unsurprisingly Hermione was the first to do it and thanks to all the extra Transfiguration work he has done for the Animagus transformation training he and Hermione have been doing on a nearly weekly bases, Harry was second. Once they did what they had to do Harry and Hermione started to help Neville and because of that he was able to complete the transfiguration by the end of the lesson.
Having written down their homework everyone is waiting for the bell to ring, neither overly sure which of them started, it, Harry and Hermione are sword fighting with two of Fred and George's fake wands, which have turned into a tin parrot and a rubber haddock.
"Potter! Lupin-Black!" Minerva's irritated voice says, causing both Harry and Hermione to jump, and Minerva to flash back around twenty years, "Will you pay attention?" she asks, causing Harry and Hermione to look up. "Now that Potter and Lupin-Black have been kind enough to act their age." Minerva says with an angry look, as the head of Harry's handdock drops and falls silently to the floor as Hermione's parrot's severed it moments before, "I have something to say to you all." She reveals, "The Yule Ball is approaching, a traditional part of the Triwizard tournament and a chance for us to socialise with our foreign guests." Minerva reveals, "Now, the ball will be open only to fourth years and above, although you may invite younger students if you wish." Minerva says and as she does Lavender Brown lets out a shrill giggle and Parvati Patill nudges Lavender hard in her ribs, her face working furiously as she too fights not to giggle, as they both look around at Harry.
"And you wonder why we don't get along." Hermione whispers to Harry.
"I've never wondered, I know." Harry whispers back, feeling annoyed that he and Hermione just got in trouble, but Minerva doesn't say anything to them.
"Dress robe will be worn." Minerva continues, "And the ball will start at eight o'clock on Christmas Day, finishing at midnight in the Great Hall. Now then…." Minerva says, looking around the room, "The Yule Ball is of course a chance for us all to, er, let our hair down." Minerva says in a disapproving voice, causing Lavender giggled harder than ever, "But that does NOT mean." Minerva goes on, "That we will be relaxing the standards of behaviour that we except from Hogwarts Students, something which some of you need a reminder off." Minerva says, her eyes lingering on the students that were visibly hungover after the first task, "I will be most seriously displeased if a Gryffindor student embarrasses the school in any way." Minerva says and just then the bell rings causing everyone to pack up their bags.
"Potter, Lupin-Black, a word, if you both please." Minerva says over the noise and assuming that it has to do with the things that they are holding Harry and Hermione make their way up to the teaches table, looking gloomy, "Hermione, Harry, the champions and their partners…."
"What partners?" Harry and Hermione ask together.
"Didn't Remus and Sirius tell you?" Minerva asks surprised, but then she remembers everything they have been going through for the last couple of weeks and realises that she shouldn't be surprised.
"No, what were they supposed to tell us?" Hermione asks confused.
"You both need partners for the Yule Ball, dance partners." Minerva tells them.
"Dance partners? I don't dance." Harry comment, going red.
"Neither do I." Hermione adds.
"Oh yes, you do." Minerva says, sounding irritable, "That's what I'm telling the two of you. Traditionally, the champions and their partners open the ball."
"I'm not dancing." Harry says.
"Me either." Hermione adds as she really doesn't want to make a fool of herself like that.
"It is traditional." Minerva says, firmly, "You two are Hogwarts champions, and you will both do what is expected of you as representatives of tis school. So, make sure you get yourselves partners." Minerva says.
"But…." Harry starts to object.
"You both heard me." Minerva says, sounding firm, "And if you're worried about the dancing then talk to Sirius and Remus, they're good dancers." Minerva reveals.
"Really?" Hermione asks surprised.
"Really." Minerva confirms, "You may go." She tells them and they both leave the Transfiguration classroom, neither looking forward to what is to come.
For a couple of minutes Harry and Hermione walk in silence, both thinking about what this means. As they walk Harry and Hermione both think about the dance, and as they do they both try and think of who they want to go with.
As Hermione thinks there is a part of her, a not so small part that can't help but think that no one will want to go with her, but as she thinks about who she wants to go with one person automatically comes to mind.
Like Hermione Harry is thinking about who he will go to the ball with. As he thinks Harry realises that there are probably a lot of people who will want to go with him, but only because he is famous, not because of the real him. After thinking about all the people who are likely to want to go with him Harry realises that there is only one person he wants to go with,
"Harry."
"Hermione."
The two of them say in perfect unison, causing both of them to get amused looks on their faces.
"You first." Hermione says.
"You sure?" Harry asks and Hermione nods, "Do you want to go to the ball together? I mean you're the only person I want to go with, but I'd understand if you didn't want to go with me." Harry says, actually sounding nervous.
"Yes." Hermione says.
"Yes?" Harry asks.
"Yes, I want to go to the ball with you." Hermione informs Harry with a smile.
"Great." Harry says, also grinning and then he realises something, "I don't think we should tell Ron, after the way he's been acting lately I don't think it would be a good idea."
"I agree." Hermione confirms, "I'd like to tell Nev."
"Yeah, he should know." Harry confirms, "So should Sirius and Remus."
"Definitely." Hermione confirms, "We can tell them after Defence class, when I ask them what Minerva meant by them being good dancers."
"Yeah, that surprised me too." Harry admits, "Have you ever seen Remus dance?" he asks curious.
"No, I mean he didn't even dance at Minerva's wedding." Hermione admits and the conversation about Remus and Sirius's dancing ability carries Harry and Hermione all the way to their next class.
Hours later Harry and Hermione are just finishing their last lesson for the day, double Defence Against the Dark Arts where Sirius and Remus started a class duelling competition that unsurprisingly Harry and Hermione are leading, though what is a surprise to everyone but Hermione, Harry, Sirius and Remus who know that he has been practicing, Neville is actually doing pretty well too.
"We'll see you later, there is something we need to talk to Papa and Dad about." Hermione explains to Ron and Neville, it being clear that she is speaking for both herself and Harry.
"Sure, we'll see you later." Neville says.
"We can wait if you'd like." Ron offers.
"Nah, it's good. We'll see you at dinner." Harry responds and he and Hermione head to the teaches desk where Sirius and Remus are while Neville and Ron head out of the classroom.
"Hey you two. You both did really well today." Sirius tells him.
"Thanks Dad."
"Thanks, Sirius."
The two of them respond.
"Is something wrong?" Remus asks curious.
"No." Harry and Hermione respond.
"We were just wondering why you didn't tell us about the ball." Hermione explains.
"The…." Sirius starts to say confused then he realises, "The ball! I'm so sorry I completely forgot."
"Me too." Remus admits, "I'm guessing Minerva told you."
"Yes, she also said to talk to you if we need help dancing." Hermione reveals, "Why would she say that?"
"We've been to a few dances in our time, and it turns out we've left a lasting expression." Sirius explains with a grin.
"I'm not surprised." Harry admits with a grin.
"We will be happy to give you any dancing tips you need." Remus tells the two teenagers.
"Thanks Papa."
"Thanks Remus."
"And if you need any advice about how to ask someone to the ball I will be happy to help and I hope you don't take after James in that department." Sirius reveals, looking at Harry, causing Remus to laugh.
"What do you mean?" Harry asks curious.
"James made it a habit of asking your Mum out in the most… inventive ways possible." Remus explains, choosing his words carefully.
"That's an understatement." Sirius says amused, "He tried to go more over the top every single time."
"I take it that didn't go down too well?" Hermione asks.
"Not really." Remus answers, "Lily said yes to James when he simply asked. So, that's advice I have for the two of you just ask."
"Thanks for the advice, Papa, but we don't need it." Hermione reveals, "Harry and I are going together."
"Really?" Sirius and Remus ask together, Sirius drawing the word out.
"Yes, I asked Hermione after Minerva told us about the ball." Harry reveals, being a little nervous as why Remus and Sirius are the closest things to parents he's ever known they are Hermione's parents.
"Well, I'm sure you two are going to have a great time together." Remus says.
"Yes, we should get to dinner. We'll see you later." Hermione tells her parents, both of whom nod and Harry and Hermione walk out.
"Our little girl and godson are going to the ball together." Sirius says, sounding completely shocked.
"Yeah, they are." Remus confirms, "I'm not sure how I feel about that." Remus admits as he's not even sure how he feels about his daughter going on what will basically be a date, even if it is with Harry.
"Me either." Sirius admits, "She really is growing up."
"Yeah, she is." Remus confirms and he and Sirius drift into silence, both of them trying to figure out how they feel about the fact that Harry and Hermione are going to the ball together.
IMPORTANT: THANK YOU SO SO MUCH TO tigergirl-moonstar who wrote the smut because I can't write that kind of scene
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