Hey guys! Here's another chappy. Well, the story is almost over. The next chapter will be the last. I already have the first draft of it and hopefully I'll get it posted in the next week. Hope you like this chappy. It's not quite as long but it kind of ended where it wanted to end. Thanks to all the reviews I got on the last chapter. Remember to review and that any and all mistakes are mine. Enjoy!

Untitled - ch. 19

"Hermione!" Remus called as they made their way to the train station. "Hermione, wait."

She didn't say anything, but she slowed down to where they were walking side-by-side. It was quite a while before Remus decided to speak.

"Hermione..."

"Don't, please," she said, cutting him off. "Please don't try to explain anymore."

"I just wanted to be sure you're okay. You've been so quiet since yesterday, I was worried there was wrong."

"I know. I'm sorry. I'm just having a hard time dealing with everything you've told me. Everything I've ever known has been a lie."

"No," Remus said firmly, stopping her. "You're parents, the Grangers, they love you. They always have. That's not a lie. You're an intelligent, beautiful young woman. That's never been a lie either. Your early childhood may have been different if you had lived with Sirius and I, but that's all. I have no doubt you wouldn't have turned out any different then you are right now. Might have been a little more mischievous living with Sirius, but that wouldn't have changed much. You see, Hermione, not everything was a lie. You're parents, all of them, have always loved you very much. And that's the really important thing." So it wasn't the most articulate he'd ever been in his life but he figured he got his point across when he saw Hermione smile.

"Thanks," Hermione said. She had tears in her eyes but he could tell she felt better.

"You're welcome," he said, smiling back. "I just wanted to be sure you knew all of the facts before you started second guessing your life. Just because you weren't with me, doesn't mean I didn't love you."

"I'm glad you did. It's still going to take some time for me to get a grip on things, but hearing that from you certainly helped. Thank you for saying it."

"You're welcome," he said again. Then he sighed and smiled. "We'd better go. Don't want you to be late. Harry and Ron are probably wondering where we are."

"Harry and Ron haven't even noticed we're gone," she said sith a smile as they started walking again. "I'd be surprised if they weren't wondering where they are."

Remus laughed out loud as they made their way to the train station.

They got to the train station in plenty of time. Hermione had gotten checked in and now they were sitting on a bench, waiting for the train to arrive. The trains were always on time to leave. No one ever said they were on time to arrive. At ten minutes after ten, the train finally arrived from wherever it had been and people began to get off.

"Well," Hermione said as they all stood up. "I guess it's time."

"See you in a few months," Harry said as he gave her a big hug.

"I can't wait. I can't believe I'm going to be a teacher at Hogwarts," she sais as she walked over to hug Ron.

"Your dream come true, isn't it?" he said as he wrapped his arms around her.

"Yeah," she said, giving him a light squeeze and a kiss. "I'm going to owl you, Ron, and I expect to get an answer."

"I'll do my best," he said.

"We'll make sure he does," Harry said. "Hand us your jacket, Hermione, and we'll go get you a seat."

"Okay," she said, handing him her jacket.

"C'mon, Ron," Harry said, giving him a look that said they needed to leave Hermione and Remus alone.

"'K," he said.

"Thanks," she said as they walked away.

"No problem," Harry threw over his shoulder. Then they were gone.

"Well," Remus said once they were gone. "Have a good trip."

"I will," she said. Then she threw herself into his arms. "Thank you Remus."

"For what?" he asked, hugging her back tightly.

"For being you."

"You're welcome. Take care of yourself."

"You too," she said as they stepped away. "I'll send you an owl when I get there."

"You better," he said as they made their way over to the train. "I love you Hermione. I always have."

"I know," she said as they reached the train. Harry and Ron were waiting by the door. "I'll see you guys in a few months," she said, hugging them each again.

"Have a good trip," Harry said as the train whistle blew. "Better get on."

"Yeah," she said, climbing the stairs. "Bye."

"Bye!" they all said together as she went in.

She found the seat Harry and Ron had saved for her. She opened the window just as the train starting moving and waved.

"Bye!" she yelled again.

"Bye!" they all yelled and before they knew it, the train was gone.

They made their way back to The Three Broomsticks quietly. Remus felt a lot better now than he had when they'd gotten there. Everything was going to be okay. All Hermione needed was a little time. Everyone had been telling him that and he was glad they were right.

"Why don't we eat some lunch before we head back?" Ron said as they went in The Three Broomsticks.

"Sounds good to me," Remus said as Harry nodded.

"Welcome back," Rosmerta said when she spotted them. "Ready to go?"

"I think we'll have lunch first," Remus said.

"No problem," she said with a smile. "Come with me."

They followed her to a table and she took their orders.

"So," Ron said, once their food had arrived. "What do we do now?"

"It's like you said," Harry said. "We enjoy our free time while we have it."

"That's right," Remus chimed in. "Because once we start teaching, free time will be almost non-existent."

"How'd it go with Hermione?" Harry asked. "I know you were talking to her."

"It went alright," Remus said with a smile. "I think everything is going to be okay."

"I told you so."

"Yes you did. I'm glad you were right."

"Of course I was."

They all laughed and ate the rest of their lunch in peace.

I know it was short. Like I said, it ended itself. Please don't hold that against me. :-) Hope you liked it!