Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter…but I sure would like a piece of Mooney.

Rated M for profanity and some mild lemons in later chapters.

Hello all, this story is written from the POV of both Hermione and Remus who are the main pairing. This story has been edited since its original version. Thanks to Molly for editing the first six chapters and Messer-Moony-sezs-awhoo for the remaining 19

Chapter Five

Dumbledore's Approval

HPOV

The next few months went by rather quickly, unfortunately I was not able to see very much of Remus. As the school year progressed my school work and his work load became heavier. That coupled with the fact that I had to be back by curfew, as well as the continuous questions from my suspicious friends, meant I was able to spend little more than an hour at a time with him.

One night I had managed to sneak out right after dinner, avoiding my friend's questions, and made my way to Remus' quarters. We lay on his couch staring into the fire, as we did during most of my visits. "Are you sure you want me to meet your parents?" Remus asked me as he played with my hair, my head lying in his lap as I looked at his beautiful blue eyes.

"Of course I do," I smiled up at him.

"Do you think they will accept me?"

"Of course they will."

"You don't think my age will be a factor."

"I already told you, I told them your age, and your status as my professor. They said as long as I was happy, that was all that mattered." I tried to reassure him. He nodded, but I could tell he was still worried.

Sitting up from his lap, I took his hands in mine and smiled. "You are the most important thing in my life Remus; nothing could take you away from me. I love you."

"I love you too Monie."

The physical aspect of our relationship had been growing momentum, however with the lack of time we had alone it still had not gone passed a good snog. That particular evening, however, things quickly changed.

Remus gave me that smile telling me he longed to have my lips against his, so I of course obliged. His kisses made their way down my neck to the top of my shoulder. I closed my eyes and enjoyed the feel of his wet lips against my skin. My hands were around his waist pulling him as close to me as possible. His hands had slowly made their way under my shirt and were rising slowly up my waist. His warm touch against my bare skin caused me to give a small moan of pleasure. Soon I found his hands grasping my breasts. My breathing had gotten deep and heavy I had a very good feeling we were about to go a lot further than we ever had.

"Oh, Monie." He moaned reaching behind my back his hands on my bra clasp and then…

Knocking.

We both sighed at the interruption. "Why don't we just ignore it?" I suggested.

"Then they'll just come back". Remus stood up to answer the door but I thankfully I noticed an issue he was having before he got to the door.

"Remy."

"Huh." I glanced down at the lower half of his body and the tent that was now showing in his trousers. He blushed. "Oh crap."

"I'll get the door; you go take care of that." Remus quickly headed to the bathroom and I opened the front door.

"Hello Professor Dumbledore." To my astonishment he didn't seem surprised to see me there.

"Hello Miss. Granger, I would like to speak with Remus if possible."

"Sure," I opened the door and allowed him to enter, "he's just in the restroom."

"Ah." A few moments later Remus reentered the sitting room.

"Can I help you Albus?" Remus asked as he and I both sat down on the couch. He took my hand in his, clearly not afraid to show his feelings for me.

"Yes, I'm actually glad both of you are here in that it concerns your, well, relationship." Remus and I looked up at each other nervously.

"Don't worry, It's quite alright. I actually think you make a lovely couple." We both smiled at the complement. "Minerva on the other hand…" He gave a slight frown.

"Yes she had confronted both of us, however as we stated to her, we are happy." Remus smiled at me as he said so.

"As you should have, there is no rule against you dating Miss. Granger. However, there is a rule concerning you grading her work. No one wants to think you are showing favoritism"

"I can understand that," Remus said.

"It's no problem. I will simply grade your work from now on." He said looking in my direction.

"Thank you, professor."

"You are welcome. Now I will take my leave, but I also must remind you it is ten minutes to curfew."

Shortly after Dumbledore left, I did, although reluctantly leave as well. I was growing rather frustrated that every time we grew close to taking our relationship to the next level we were interrupted.

It was the first day of holiday vacation we decided Remus would ride the train back to England with me. That day was a big one for several reasons; first of all he would be meeting my parents, as I would be meeting his for New Year. But also I was going to tell my friends about us that day.

We decided that it was getting more difficult for us to hide our affections for each other in public and knowing we had the headmaster's approval we had decided to reveal them. Either they would accept us or they wouldn't, either way we would still stay together. We might as well have it out in the open.

I had asked Ron, Harry and Ginny to meet me out by the Black Lake telling them I had something important to tell them. I was worried about Ron's reaction more than anyone's. He said he was over us, but part of me didn't believe him. Plus our friendship was still rather shaky at that moment, and his temperament had been known to be short and sometimes volatile. I was hoping he had realized that we are better friends then lovers, but somehow I doubted it.

It was an hour before we had to head to the train when they arrived at our meeting spot. "Okay Hermione, what is this big news you have to tell us." Harry asked.

"It's about who you're seeing, isn't it." Ginny asked.

I blushed, "Well, actually it is." I saw Ron's eyes narrow. "Before I tell you I want you to promise me you won't overreact."

"Its Malfoy, isn't it?" Ron asked.

"What?"

"Don't deny it, I've seen you watch him."

"Ron, you're mental." Harry said. "It's not Malfoy, right?"

"No, Harry it's not."

"But we know him?" Ginny asked.

"You do. You all met him when Harry, Ron and I were in our 3rd year."

"Who did we meet our 3rd year?" Harry asked.

It was rather funny to watch them try and riddle it out. "The only person I can think of is Professor Lupin, but you're not talking about him." Harry said.

I took a long deep breath and confessed my secret boyfriend. "Actually Harry, I am."

Harry's jaw about hit the floor, Ginny just giggled, but Ron, well, my worst fears came true. "WHAT! I'LL KILL THAT BLODDY WEREWOLF!"

"Ron, calm down." I told him.

"I WILL NOT, HERMIONE HE's LIKE TWENTY YEARS OLDER THEN YOU!"

"I know how old he is Ron and I don't care. I love him." Ginny smiled, Harry's eyes widened but he looked okay with the idea. As if saying as long as his friend was happy. Ron however continued to act like an idiot.

"You're insane. He's werewolf, he's too old, he-

"Ron, shut up!" I was beginning to lose my patience.

"Come on Hermione, I'm better looking than he is."

"You just don't get it." I tried to shove my way past him but he grabbed my arm.

"Why him? Hermione, why …why not me?"

Sighing I shook my head slightly. "Ron, you will always be one of my best friends, but we could never be a couple or get married, we would argue ourselves to death. We are just too different." He let go of my arm, a look of pain yet understanding lingered in his eyes. I left to find Remus.

RPOV

She had tears in her eyes when she arrived at my door. I quickly took her in my arms.

"I'm sorry." I said kissing the top of her head. "I take it they did not approve." She looked up at me water swimming in her brown eyes.

"Harry and Ginny were okay with it, but…

"Ron blew a gasket," I finished her sentence. She nodded. I delicately rubbed away the tears that had fallen to her cheek with my thumb. "It's okay Monie, he will come around…in time."

Soon after, we boarded the train and found an empty compartment towards the back. I pulled out a book and began to read; she rested her head on my shoulder and soon fell asleep. An hour later the compartment door slid open and Harry walked in. Seeing Hermione was still asleep he began to whisper.

"I was hoping I could talk with you in private." I nodded. I gently lay Hermione's head on my folded up cloak and I walked out into the hall with Harry.

Heading into the empty compartment Harry and I sat across from each other. For a moment he just looked at me, like he didn't know what to say, but soon he found his words. "So…you and Hermione?" I nodded, although it was more of a statement then a question. "May I ask why?"

"Because I care a great deal for her Harry, a great deal." Harry took a long deep breath and then asked me another question.

"Do you love her?"

"Very much so," I stated without a moment's hesitation.

"For how long?"

"Well. I have always admired qualities about her, such as her elegance, loyalty, bravery, kind heart. It wasn't until the summer of Bill and Flue's wedding that my feelings for her were becoming more than friendship."

"I see. But you didn't do anything until recently."

"No. I had the same concerns at first- The age difference and my condition- so I tried to dismiss my feelings."

"But you couldn't?" I shook my head.

"The year you three were away hunting for horcruxes, I had never been more frightened. Not knowing where she was, or even if she was alive. I felt that if I had found out she had died I would have died too," I paused for a moment and then continued. "As you know, after the final battle I agreed to accompany her to Australia to retrieve her parents. I was rather disappointed when Ron went with her instead, and then when arriving back announced they were a couple. Thankfully that relationship didn't last to long."

Harry laughed at my last statement. I don't think he thought Hermione and Ron were a good match either, for some reason however many did, and still do.

"Anyway, I agreed to stay and help rebuild Hogwarts and as such stayed in Gimmuald Place. Needless to say I didn't stay in that gloomy old house for my health."

"Because Hermione was there?" I nodded.

"I didn't say anything to her directly but I gave subtle hints of my feelings and I wanted to see how she would react. To my great happiness, she returned my interest."

"So you two have been secretly seeing each other since the summer?"

"No, we didn't officially start dating until October. I, being a little too self-doubting at times, thought she deserved better. Thankfully she talked me out of my stupidity." Harry snorted at my last commented, but then smiled.

"Well I'm happy for you both."

"Thank you Harry."

"But Remus," his gaze turned serious, "if you hurt her, I'll kill you."

"I would never harm her Harry, I love her."

"Well, good."

"So…" I decided to change the subject and invaded his own private life for a bit. "How are you and Ginny doing?"

"Well, thanks." I noticed he blushed a little.

"Oh?" I pressed.

"Well, it's getting pretty serious. We were thinking of both playing professional Quidditch for a couple of years after school. We both already have had offers, some from the same team. Then maybe settle down and work as an Auror and so on."

"That's sounds like a good plan."

"Thanks." Suddenly the compartment door opened.

"There you are Harry." The red head said staring over at her boyfriend. "I've been looking all over for you."

Harry stood from his seat. "I was just having a talk with Remus."

"Ah. Just so you know professor I think you and Hermione are perfect for each other."

"Thank you Miss. Weasley."

I soon went back to my compartment where Hermione had woken and was now reading. "Well hello," she said kissing me on the cheek as I sat next to her. "Where were you?"

"Harry wanted to have a talk."

"Oh?" She looked worried.

"Just to tell me he approved, but if I hurt you he'd kill me."

"I'd believe him."

"I do." She snuggled up against me but continued to read her book; it was now my turn to take a nap.

HPOV

I woke up Remus just as we pulled into the station. He rubbed his eyes and yawned. He stood up and stretched. I grabbed my bag and flung it over my shoulder. "So, you ready to my meet mum and dad."

"As ready as I'll ever be," he said scratching the back of his head. Then reaching to the overhead compartment he grabbed his suit case. I didn't bring much with me in that I had plenty of clothes and supplies at home, Remus however had packed an additional small bag as well as his briefcase.

Exiting the train I suddenly realize how cold it was. I had my cloak on but I was still freezing. "Cold?" he asked me.

"Very," I said rubbing my arms in a futile attempt to raise my body temperature. Without another word Remus took off his own cloak and wrapped it around my shoulders.

"Thank you," I smiled up at him. It was such a sweet gesture. He was always doing things like that for me; opening doors, pulling out chairs. Ron never would have thought about the simple things like that.

"You're welcome."

"My parents are obviously on the other side of the barrier not being able to get though being muggles in all." I explained, although I'm sure he had probably already figured that out.

"That's fine."

As we headed toward the barrier that separates the magical from the muggle platform, I heard a familiar voice call my name.
"Hello Mrs. Weasley."

"Hello dear," she said giving me one of her typical mother bear hugs. "I know you want to spend Christmas with your parents, but we would love to see you for New Year's."

"That's a sweet offer, but we are going to spend New Year's with Remus' family." Molly looked confused at my statement at first, but then suddenly noticing Remus besides me she quickly put two and two together.

"Oh. I-I didn't know."

"Not very many people do?" Hermione said. "In fact I just told Harry, Ron and Ginny this morning."

Molly looked up at Remus in a rather judgmental way and then back down at me "Well, you just owl me if you need anything."

"Sure," Remus pretended not to be bothered by her look but I could tell he was. His eyes gave him away.

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