Chapter 3

I looked around at everyone. The were all staring at Hermione and I. With pity. Ugh, I'd rather face Jack right now…Okay, so maybe that was a little far fetched. I wonder how he was doing in Alaska. Shit, he'd probably be able to find me here…I raised my hand.

"Yes, Heather?" Dumbledore asked patiently.

"Uh…sorry for the interruption but…people can't use a tracking spell to figure out we're here, right?" I paled a bit, something I didn't do very often. My stomach churned.

"No, dear. Are you okay?"

"Umm, I think I'll explain it later, if you don't mind." he nodded and changed subject back. I looked around the room as Dumbledore figured out where he was before he was interrupted. Sirius's friend was looking at me as if trying to figure out what my deal was. I just stared back.

"Congratulations, Hermione. The lucky man is no other than Sirius Black." the old man said with a twinkle in his eye. I looked at Hermione and she looked like she was going to throw-up.

"Uh…aren't I a little too old?" Sirius added, to my surprise he was a bit concerned looking at Hermione.

"On the contrary, most of the girls on this list are getting married to much older men than you." Dumbledore said. I couldn't tell but I swear he was directly looking at me. Hermione sighed.

"It could be much worse…"she convince everyone, looking down at the table. It sounded more like she was trying to convince herself. Sirius walked over and put a hand on her shoulder for reassurance. It was kind of cute. She looked up and smiled a small smile.

"Well, now that Sirius is taken, who's Heather marrying?" Hermione asked, obviously trying to get rid of some of the attention. I must of looked freaked because Luna spoke up, "Don't worry, Heather. The worse that could happen is you get married off to Draco Malfoy." she said dazedly. I raised an eyebrow. The girls giggled while Ron and Harry looked like they'd snapped their wands in half at any minute.

"We'll… explain… him… later." Ginny manage to choke out through her laughing fit.

I nodded to Dumbledore, he looked down the list and looked a bit surprised.

"You're marrying Remus, dear." Then his smile became cheeky. Everyone gasped, I had to admit…this was a bit dramatic.

"There is no way." Professor Lupin said. He was calm but I could tell he really did not like this predicament.

"I'm afraid you have no choice, my friend." the old man said lightly.

I stared at him. Some woman with pink colored hair stood up.

"She's a child. Besides, we're dating." Remus seemed to cringe at the last thought. Damnit, I was not a 'child' I was eighteen. Ugh.

"Nymphadora, it doesn't matter if you're dating. It's law now." Sirius scolded her.

"I'm a werewolf! I could kill her!" he snapped. Hmm, that's what was up with his eyes…

"Actually. Not to totally ruin your way out of marrying or anything but that's not ever going to stand up to the Ministry. The only way you could ever get close to killing me is if we had to "do it" and it doesn't really say anything about that in the paper. I'm afraid you'll have to think of another excuse, buddy." I stated nonchalantly.

"Uh. It does say you have to…er, consummate." Minerva added. I cheeks were burning now.

"Darn. Sorry, that little fact just flawed everything I just said…" Turning to face the girls for help. Ginny just smirked at me, Luna looked cracked out, and Hermione just made a face saying 'When you find a way out, you tell me!'

I turned back to them. Remus was leaning against the counter looking at the ground.

"Heather how exactly did you know that?" I sighed, I knew this was coming.

I grinned a bit sheepishly.

"Uh…well…a couple months ago I got 'involved' with a werewolf and he sort of wanted to mark me. I didn't know much about werewolves so I told him I wanted to do some research before I said yeah. He completely understood but then I found about how I might die while being…marked. And I said 'No way'. I figured it was just puppy love. No pun intended. Which explains why I'm here too. He was really pissed off when I said 'No' and he's just been trying to…er, forcefully mark me. Oh yeah, mom? Dad? Don't plan on going back to the house because Jack came by when I was trying to pack and he tried to mark me. Again. I sent him to Alaska this time. He's probably going to burn down the house when he finds out how to get back." I grinned. A bit proud, my parents never liked Jack, said he was too controlling. They nodded and smiled back.

"Hmmm…explains why they matched you two up." Dumbledore stated matter-of-factly.

"Uh…care to elaborate?" Sirius added.

"It makes so much sense. Not many people except werewolves. The Ministry realized Heather has experience with them and the trusted her to take care of him without judgment." He proposed.

"Stalkers." I accused. I covered my mouth when I realized what I said. Everyone was laughing. Well, except my…fiancé and his "girlfriend". He just kind of stared at me. Not uncomfortable, more as if to say he was sorry for the situation. I nodded and smiled. He smiled back and I could swear my heart stopped. Nymphadora shot me daggers.

"Well, this meeting is over." And with that Ginny and Luna dragged Hermione and I up to the room. We sat in a circle on the floor and the looked at me and Hermione in amazement. Or confusion. I depends on which one you're looking at…

"Do you two not realize that you snagged some of the hottest men in the wizards and the last two marauders?" Hermione grimaced a bit.