Rating: T
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Hermione/Remus/Sirius
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: Don't own 'em - not making any money off 'em. Dern it.
Word Count: 426

Notes:

30 Day OT3 Competition/Challenge: Day 28 - Hope

Pokemon Trading Card Collection Challenge: Machop - Silver - Describe someone as a 'jock' in your story.

Hogwarts Writing Club: Round 4 - Money (370-430 words)


Remus and Hermione stared at Sirius and James, both high in the air on their broomsticks. The hope of Gryffindor winning the Quidditch Cup seemed to rest on their shoulders as they were considered the real jocks of the lion den.

Hermione looked around and narrowed her eyes at Marlene who was eyeing Sirius as if he was a tasty treat. "I'd bet money that she's trying to figure out a way to get Sirius into bed."

Remus chuckled. "She could be looking at James."

Hermione shook her head. "No. Although Lily is still pretending she hates James, everyone knows James is hers, and Marlene is way too scared of Lily to try anything. Unfortunately, she doesn't have the same fear of me."

Remus leaned down and pressed a light kiss to the side of Hermione's head. "Probably the lack of red hair. She figures your temper isn't as bad as Lily's."

"I hate the fact that girls and guys throw themselves at Sirius," Hermione muttered, crossing her arms and glaring at anyone she thought was looking at Sirius with just a little too much desire.

"That's the price of dating someone like Sirius: good-looking, charming, funny, and good in sports."

Hermione allowed her head to fall against Remus's shoulder. "Doesn't it bother you? You love him as much as I do."

Remus took her hand and gave it a squeeze. "I also trust him, and I know he loves us as much as we love him. Just like I know you love me as much as I love. Relationships aren't only about love. It's also about trust, and Sirius hasn't done anything to lose our trust. In fact, he doesn't even pay attention when girls like Marlene throw themselves at him. All he sees is us."

Hermione stared at Remus. How could one not notice when they were the object of desire, especially when most of the girls weren't very subtle?

"Watch," Remus ordered.

Hermione nodded. She wasn't sure what she was watching for, but she'd give it a chance.

Quidditch practice ended, and Sirius came down. He nodded mindlessly to Marlene who shouted his name, but he barely spared her a glance. Instead, his smile was wide when he came over to Remus and Hermione, drawing both of them into a kiss, one at a time.

And Hermione understood why others' infatuations didn't bother Remus. It was obvious. Sirius didn't notice because he wasn't interested, and Hermione's fears melted away as if they had never been there. How could she have ever doubted Sirius?