A.N.

I do not own the Harry Potter world neither the characters. JK owns them.

In this story, Remus survived the Final Battle and Nymphadora died with her son, Teddy.

Hey, this is my first fanfic.

Guys, sorry for not posting the next chapter, I've been busy because I'm practicing for our HighSchool graduation. I'm graduating in just a few days! ^_^

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"I-" said Hermione but stopped because Remus stood up suddenly and left.

Arthur noticed the strange tension around so he announced,

"I will speak to Remus, the rest of you may go and inform the Ministry about your choices. Hermione, stay here with Molly until I return with Remus."

He stood up and rest of the members followed him out. Hermione leaned on Molly and received a pat of assurance.

Arthur went to the Library because he knew that's where Remus would probably be. As he arrived, the strong scent of firewhiskey welcomed him. In there, he saw Remus helping himself with another glass but he knows that speaking with him while drunk would result to nothing so he took the glass from Remus and sat beside him,

"You know that drinking will not solve anything." he started.

"Well, marrying a child young enough for me to be her father will not solve anything either." said Remus to the older Weasley.

Arthur sighed, this is going to be hard job. Convincing him to marry her but what choice do they have left? Unless…That's it!

"Remus, you and Hermione have almost the same qualities. She is your favorite student and it will save her from marrying the sons of Deatheater whom I've heard, did nothing but to insult her and make her feel miserable." reasoned Arthur.

Remus brows creased, he was thinking very deeply but he still rejected Arthur's reasons.

"Well, that's better than enduring a werewolf husband!" he finally shouted.

Arthur kept quiet and waited for Remus to speak again.

"Sorry Arthur… You know I can't." said Remus.

"Is it because of Nymphadora?" inquired Arthur.

"No. My heart healed a long time ago. I'm old Arthur. Surely, the girl wouldn't want me." he replied.

"Remus, for a few months of observing the two of you, I noticed the relationship that developed. You may not love her nor does she love you as a couple would do but you two feel comfortable enough to be with each other even as friends. It is better than marrying a stranger, don't you think?" asked Arthur.

Remus smiled at his friend's explanation and said,

"You know Arthur; you are starting to become Dumbledore."

The two of them stood up and returned to the dinner table where Hermione and Molly sat.

"Molly, I think we should leave them." said Arthur.

"Wha-. No, I think Remus should explain." contradicted Molly.

Arthur dragged Molly outside before she speaks another word. Remus laughed at the two old couples and sat beside Hermione. She looked at him shyly and breathed in deeply.

"Hermione, sorry for my actions earlier but I am glad that you're on my list. And if you would accept, I would like you to be my wife." Remus softly spoke.

Hermione smiled brightly at his words and replied,

"Professor Lupin, thank you so much!" then hugged him.

Remus awkwardly returned the hug and released her.

"Well, if I'm going to be your husband, you might want to call me Remus. Besides, I haven't been your professor for 6 years now." he told her.

"Remus." said Hermione as she tried calling him by his first name for the first time.

He stood up and took her hand,

"Shall we inform the Ministry and start planning our wedding?"