'Hermione!' Ron called when he saw Hermione walking into the Common Room. Great, now she couldn't just walk away and ignore him.

'Ron,' she greeted and she walked over to him.

'Please, sit down, I want to talk to you,' Ron said and he sat down on the couch. Hermione sat down next to him, but she knew what the conversation was going to be about and she also knew that she didn't want to have that conversation.

'If it is about last night…' Hermione started.

'I can't just forget about that, you know? We've kissed before, you have told me that you didn't love me back that way, I have accepted that, I have been broken, and now you did it again! What am I supposed to do?' Ron said.

'That wasn't my intension, Ron. I am really sorry, I didn't want to hurt you, believe me. It was wrong and I know that,' Hermione said, feeling truly sorry.

'So… You don't want to try it again?' Ron asked hopefully.

'No,' Hermione stated determined.

'Okay then. I won't push it. Here, have a butterbeer,' Ron said and he gave Hermione a bottle.

'Thanks, you know, that would really make me feel better,' Hermione said and she took the bottle, but she didn't open it yet.

'You should drink it,' Ron said, but Hermione shook her head.

'If I do, then I am asleep in less than a minute. I drink it upstairs, before bed,' Hermione smiled.

'Okay then… Why are you so tired? What have you been doing?' Ron asked.

'Oh, that. I was just about to tell you. Sirius is gone, that is all I know. Snape knew that Sirius was hiding here and he knew about Remus and I. All I know is that Snape's memory has been erased and that I have been locked up in Snape's office all that time,' Hermione said and Ron looked at her with disbelief.

'Locked up? How is that?' he asked.

'Well, apparently Snape has been using a Polyjuice potion to pretend that he was me. More I don't know either, I don't even know where Sirius is now. I am going to ask Remus tomorrow morning before breakfast, so I guess I need to have some rest,' Hermione said.

'Yes, I guess. But… are you sure you are alright? I mean… after being locked up?' Ron asked worried.

'Yes, I am sure, thank you,' Hermione smiled. 'He has used a sleep potion I guess, all I have to do is rest. Thanks for the butterbeer, by the way. It will help with falling asleep.'

'You're welcome. I just finish this chapter in my book and then I will go to sleep as well,' Ron said.

'You read a book?' Hermione asked surprised.

'Why do you sound so surprised? I am not reading this for my own amusement, this is something that will help me with understanding History of Magic,' Ron said dejected.

'I knew there was something not right about it,' Hermione said and she gave Ron a wink. 'Good night.'

'Good night, see you tomorrow,' Ron smiled.

Hermione walked upstairs and she changed her clothes into pajamas. Then she quietly got into bed, not wanting to wake up the others. She took a sip of her butterbeer, it had a very strange taste. Maybe it was a little bit old… But butterbeer couldn't be old that quickly, it was beer after all. She took another sip and then she went to bed. She soon drifted into a dreamless sleep.

When Hermione woke up early, she felt slightly different. Not in a bad way, but in a very good way. She felt better than she had ever felt before. Then she remembered who she was going to visit. Yes, Remus. Why Remus? Why not Ron? Why on earth would she go to Remus? Hermione shook her head and she wondered why she had to think of Ron. She couldn't help it. He was in her mind all the time. No matter how hard she tried to get him out. Ron's smile… his eyes… his voice… Hermione was in love. Why would she waste her time on Remus? She wanted Ron, definitely. She shook her head again. What was this feeling?

Hermione jumped out of bed and got dressed. Then she hurried down the stairs, making sure that she didn't wake up anyone else. When she was in the Common Room, she hesitated for a moment. All she wanted to do was go to Ron, but… she already had said to Remus that she would come. Hermione thought for a moment and then she decided to pay Remus a short visit and then she would go quickly to Ron.

All the way down to the third floor, Hermione was thinking of Ron, she couldn't get him out of her mind. He was there all the time. How was that even possible? Yesterday she didn't feel like this. But Hermione didn't mind, she liked the feeling. It was the best feeling she had ever had. She was in love. With Ron.

When she finally reached the Defense classroom, Hermione hesitated for a moment. Maybe it would be better not to see Remus now. Or maybe she should tell him that she loves Ron. Yes, that would be the best, he had the right to know. Hermione raised her hand when she was at the door of his office and then she knocked.

'Come in,' she heard and she entered the room.

Remus opened his arms and wanted to wrap them around Hermione, but she pulled away. Remus only raised his eyebrow, but he didn't say anything about it.

'Everything alright?' he asked concerned.

'I've never felt better in my entire life,' Hermione admitted and Remus smiled.

'Okay, then. So, about yesterday… I assume you would like to know where Sirius is?' Remus asked and Hermione nodded.

'He is at Grimmauld Place now, in London. That's where he has been living during his youth and now it seems like the best place for him to hide. The rest you already knew, I believe,' Remus said and Hermione nodded again.

Remus smiled at her and tried to hug her again, but Hermione pulled back.

'What is it, love?' Remus asked now worried.

'Nothing. That is what I wanted to tell you. There is nothing. Between you and me, I mean. I have discovered this morning that I am in love with Ron,' Hermione said with a dreamy expression.

'You're joking, now come here you,' Remus said.

'I am not joking! I am serious! I just wanted you to know, that's all,' Hermione snapped and then she opened the door in order to leave, but Remus slammed the door close before she could.

'What the hell, Hermione? You expect me to believe this? This just came out of nowhere! Tell me what's wrong. Did I do something? Did I hurt you someway?' Remus asked, his eyes were really worried about her.

'No! You didn't do anything wrong. It's just… I don't love you anymore,' Hermione said harshly.

'You can't mean that. You are my mate,' Remus said.

'Well, not anymore!' Hermione said, now a little louder.

Remus grabbed her by her shoulders.

'Come on, tell me what's wrong,' he tried again, but Hermione shook his hand off her.

'Don't touch me. Don't you dare,' she hissed, but Remus didn't take a step back.

'So… you are serious?' he asked.

'Of course. Do you honestly think I would lie about something like this? Ron means everything to me,' Hermione said.

'You don't know what you are saying. You can't leave me,' Remus said calmly.

'I think I can. Now get out of my way,' Hermione said forcefully.

'I won't. I can't. I can't let you go like this. I can't let Ron have you, you are mine and you know that. You don't know… You don't know anything… You are playing with fire right now. Tell me that you love me, please,' Remus said softly.

'No. I can't,' Hermione said resolutely.

'I was already afraid of this the first time you kissed me. It was a mistake, I know that. But it is too late. Don't go to Ron, please don't. I know that I couldn't control myself. I could kill him and then I would take you back. You can't go to him, we've been together for too long for that,' Remus said.

'Get out of my way,' Hermione ordered.

'You don't realize what you are doing…' Remus begged, he felt himself boiling inside, but he didn't want to get angry with Hermione. He had to control himself. He had to reason her.

'Yes, I do,' she said determined.

'I don't want to hurt anyone… Please…' Remus tried again.

'Then don't. Just leave me alone,' Hermione said simply.

'DAMNIT HERMIONE! DON'T YOU REALIZE THAT THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE?' Remus now shouted and Hermione took a step back. Ron would never shout to her. Ron… he was so amazing.

'Get out of my way. Now. Let me go,' Hermione demanded.

'You know I can't,' Remus growled, looking desperately for his self-control. He was breathing heavily.

Hermione didn't reply, she just tried to push Remus away.

'If this is what you want, then go. But know that you are making a mistake. Know that I will do anything to get you back, whether I want it or not. The wolf within will take over control and there is nothing I can do about it,' Remus now whispered and then he stepped aside so that Hermione could leave, which she did.

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