Disclaimer : Its all JK Rowling's , save my twisted plot ... teehee..
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CHAPTER 5 - A LESSON IN SEDUCTION
Guilt was beginning to set in on her , yet so was a feeling of anger , at herself , at everyone who made things the way they were now , and at Voldemort too .
The guilt followed her around , but this girl wasn't one to deny that there was a certain thrill associated with it too .
Confusion was a constant state of mind for her , and her mind was in constant turmoil.
Constantly weighing up the rights with the wrongs , seeing which way the scale tipped , and wondering why why why all the time.
Turning two friends against eachother was not a good idea , just one of the reasons noone could ever find out.
All of the confusion and thoughts and brain-racking and heartache seemed to disapear when he walked into the room , she noticed .
And as she sat in a chair in the Great hall , gazing into the space , thats exactly what happened .
He walked in , ruffled his hair and looked around the Hall , eyes landing on her . That burning sensation ran through her like fire from her head through to her toes .
He winked at her , walked by the chair , running a finger along her shoulder as he went , heading up to the top of the hall .
It was all worth it .
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Hermione woke with a start , knowing full well that she was very unhappy about it , having been immersed in a very pleasant dream .
She got up and washed and headed down to the common room where Ron was pulling on his shoes , all the while running through the twenty passages of Charms she had learned last night .
Ron looked up at her and seemed oblivious to her mental battle to try and keep one professor out of her head while memorising N.E.W.T material . It was a hard task , even Hermione had to admit that one .
Ron stood up sharply , ruffled Hermione's hair which thoroughly annoyed her and asked her to come down to the Great hall.
xx Oh merlin... the spell used to reduce the size of any given object has had many faomous consequences...er ..they were...Professor Remus Lupin reducing my self restraint to an absolute minimum ...stop Hermione! The defeat of Grindewauld was thanks to a simple charm...Remus' charm i daresay ..Oh i give up...why is Ron's mouth moving while hes looking at me ? Just say ok ... xx
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Ron looked at Hermione , something was bothering her , and he wanted to find out just what .
xx I'm tired of her disapearing for 'walks' every night , looking dazed ... Maybe its just the NEWTS , typical Hermione , of course...Now , Lets find Lavender ... xx
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Hermione and Ron walked into the Great Hall and found Lavender and Harry talking queitly , which they stopped when they saw the two .
They sat and ate , each talking normally about Quidditch and House points and Snape , but each still wrapped up in their own thoughts .
Hermione glanced up at the staff table , and blocked all the hustle and bustle and laughter and shouts out while her eyes fell on Professor Lupin .
He was talking animatedly to Dumbledore , completly immersed .
Dumbledore was smiling a little .
He took Hermione completly by suprise by directing the gaze of his twinkling eyes toward her . His smile broadened the smallest bit , Lupin never noticed . Hermione Reddened and turned back to her breakfast , kicking hrself under the table . Dean walked into the hall , holding Ginny proudly on his arm , the two looking every inch the happy couple . Hermione looked at Ginny and resolved it was time to tell someone what was going on , Ginny would keep it secret , and maybe that might help .
Lavender left , a little hastily , followed by Ron , and Hermione knew something was going on , or maybe going wrong , between the two .
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Dumbledore thought that watching the Golden Trio and their friends was like watching a muggle soap , quite amusing.
Remus was speaking , a tad passionatly , about Centaurs and It was then he saw Miss Granger look up at Lupin with an odd look , while Lupin never noticed.
Quite an odd look .
Dumbledore smiled a bit more .
xx It wont be long now... xx
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Defense against The Dark Arts .
Breathe Hermione .
Don't look at his sandy hair , handsome face , glinting eyes ,charming smile ...
Remus moved to the top of the class , leant casually against the staircase to his quarters,and announced a practical class ,
in the most basic form of defense , The Protego Spell .
"Now , don't frown at me Miss Patil , it is one of the most important spells around , Mr Potter will tell you that.."
Harry nodded fervently , remembering all the times in had saved him from death.
When told to pair up and practise , Hermione was in no way suprised to find herself partnerless , but very suprised when Lupin offered to be her partner.
xx Be good Hermione..concentrate..impress him...what? Just listen! ah! xx
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Lupin walked into the class , trying to say all he had to while concentrating .
It was very hard with Miss Granger staring at him intently.
xx Remus! this is indecent ..a young impressionable girl ... though shes more of a woman really .. STOP! Miss Granger , if you don't stop looking at me like that i will be forced to punish you most severly , right now in front of the whole class ...Speak to the class Remus! Merlin.! Shes partnerless...What are you doing? Being a professor ..I'll teach her a lesson alright..oh god be good ...! xx
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Just as Hermione resolved to be on her very best behaviour , her provocative side manifested itself .
xx shit . xx
" Okay miss Granger . I know how skilled you are so I'll be a lot rougher on you "
xx Very rough , Hermione xx
xx As rough as you want it , Professor.. xx
" I'll cast a spell of great strength , lets see if you can withstand it shall we? "
xx See if you can handle it, young miss Granger xx
xx Bring it on professor xx
Lupin glanced around the class to make sure everyone was alive , and Hermione used the time to gather herself .
Like a flash he turned and cast Leglimens toward her .
Like a flash Hermione had her wand out and shouted "Protego! "
It was 100 effective , and Remus smiled .
Hermione was shocked he used leglimens of all spells..! Oh no ,this could be dangerous...
" Very good Miss Granger , -"
"Legilimens!"
"Protego! "
His trickery into friendlyness wasn't working,she knew he was gearing up to attack before he knew it himself.
This was more than a teacher-student lesson duel , it was a battle of the wills , who would break first ?
"Very fast , indeed "
" We could go slow if you like "
xx Miss Granger , i'll show you slow and torturous if you dont take your hand off your hip and that smile of your face .. xx
xx Oh come on , professor , i said bring it on xx
" Leglimens "
"Protego ! "
A breath .
" Leglimens ! "
"Protego!"
A look , and again.
Remus could feel his guard slipping , as he caught his breath and saw Hermione smile at him .
" Very skilled , aren't you? "
"Very . In many ways . Of course you are too ..Full of suprises Professor "
"Don't doubt that for a minute . Yes we are both full of suprises , but we always abide by rules , that's not suprising "
Hermione moved a step closer , as she pushed her cleavage up with folded arms .
" Rules are meant to be bent , We both know we break the rules , now don't we? "
xx Don't we just .. Rules are meant to be bent . My desk is behind us , let's see how far you can bend over that , Hermione xx
Hermione raised her eyebrows,waiting for a verbal response .
"Legilimens!"
"Protego! "
The bell went , and the two were taken back with an uncomfortable jolt to reality . Lupin adressed the class , and Hermione packed her bag up . She took of her cloak , it was very warm after all that , and smoothed out her shirt ( Lupins eyes on her , she knew that ). He hadn't beaten her , for now she had the upper hand over him .
For now she was in control.
For now.
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Harry had watched them all class , while everyone else was caught up with their own work , and Ron gazed at lavender , Harry saw the chemistry between them , yet once again put it to the back of his mind , leaving room for other more pressing thoughts.
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They met at midnight .
Fervent kisses and deep breaths .
"God bless the room of reqiurement "
She thought , as he lay her on the huge bed, with its silk sheets , and curtains ..
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Well , a longer chapter , had to get that one out before drama and trauma starts!
Hope you liked it.!
Thanks a million to reviewers,they really do help.
I would really appreciate reviews , especially any ideas anyone has , or anything they'd like to see happen , and some more speculation on the mystery couple.
Like I said , its not who you might think .
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