Memories
Chapter 4
A/N: This is the conversation that Hermione has with Harry before the impending wedding ceremony. Sorry there isn't any Sirius or Remus in this chapter but I will make it up for you in the next one! ~Snarky
Harry and Hermione are having dinner out in Muggle London. They have eaten at local favorite Italian place. After they ordered dinner and the waitress went away, Harry notices that Hermione is deep in thought and has a slight smile on her face again. "A Knut for your thoughts, Hermione?" said Harry.
Hermione snaps out of it when she heard Harry's comment. She smiles at him and said, "I was reminiscing the night I told you and Professor McGonagall about Sirius, Remus and I. The looks on your faces were priceless." Hermione laughs. Harry mock glares at first and they burst into laughter.
"Gee Hermione, you almost gave Professor McGonagall a heart attack," said Harry. "I will never forget that conversation." Hermione nods.
Hermione was sitting in Transfiguration class watching Professor McGonagall check over the homework that was just handed in. She saw that the professor finally saw her note. Minerva looks up at Hermione and gives her a curt nod. Hermione smiles back and looks at Harry and gives him a whack on the back of his head.
"OW, Hermione!" Harry yelps as he rubs the back of his head. "What was that for?"
"Like you don't know?" Hermione said huffily.
Harry's eyes bug out at her as he says, "NO I don't." as he turns to look at Ron. Ron shrugs his shoulders.
"Harry you prat. You forgot to remind me of something impor-," Hermione screeched.
"Miss Granger! Mister Potter! Detention tonight at eight!" Professor McGonagall yelled out to them.
Hermione looked at her with wide eyes and asked, "Why?"
"For disrupting the class and no, Mr. Weasley, you don't need to come," Professor McGonagall said. "Be here at eight or else."
Harry and Hermione looked at each other and gulped as the bell rang. They are walking to the Great Hall for Dinner when Hermione apologizes to Harry. Harry waves her off and said that the professor must be having a bad day. Hermione nods as she inwardly smirks.
Later that evening, Harry and Hermione are knocking on the Transfiguration door to start their detention. "Enter!" Minerva yells out. They walk in. "Miss Granger, is this conversation a sensitive matter?" Hermione nods. Harry looks at both of them with a confused look. "OK, then, let's go to my office then for more privacy." Hermione takes a sigh of relief as they walk into Minerva's office. Minerva takes a seat behind her desk as the two students sit on a chair opposite her. "I am going to tell the portraits to keep mum of this conversation and away from Umbridge's ears." The other two nod in understanding as she does this. The portraits nod in agreement. "Thanks, Godric. OK, Hermione, you may have the floor."
"Thanks, Professor McGonagall." She gave Hermione a curt nod. "Harry, I purposely got us into trouble to talk to you and Professor McGonagall," Hermione said while judging Harry's reaction. Harry looked surprised. "And there is a reason why Ron isn't being told. You see I have been seeing someone or rather someones and he would react very badly."
Harry's eyes bugged out when he realized that she pluralized someone. "Who or whom are you seeing, Hermione?" asked Harry.
Hermione took a deep breath as she looked at both the professor and Harry. "Um… well. You see. We want you to be at our bonding ceremony because we all love you two in some way. And one of them asked me to tell you for safety reasons and," Hermione said very fast.
"HERMIONE!" Harry yelled. Hermione stopped talking and looked at him wide eyed. "You are rambling and the only time you ramble is when you are nervous. Please just tell us." Harry said with a soft smile.
Hermione looked at him and the professor. They gave her a smile of encouragement. She took another deep breath. "I am going to marry Remus Lupin and Sirius Black," Hermione blurted out. She looked at them again and saw their eyes bugger out. "It wasn't planned. It just happened and before you go saying anything, we haven't done that at all." Minerva took her hand off her chest at that comment. "It is okay, Professor McGonagall. You should know that Remus would never try anything until I am of age, which technically I am as of this past September with the usage of the Time Turner." Minerva nodded her head in relief.
"Did you say both Remus and Sirius?" Harry asked. Hermione nodded. "How did that happen?"
"Do you remember that night in third year when Remus turned?" asked Hermione. Harry nodded. "His wolf side mated with my scent and he gave me the option to back out but I was willing to try it out because sorry to say, Harry, but you and Ron or any other teenager here just don't keep up with me." Harry nodded when he realized that she was right. "The other hitch was that he was also wolf compatible to Sirius as well. It was daunting at first but once we got to know each other over the last two years, we grew to love each other deeply. We want to get married during the Christmas holidays this December. We would love for the both of you to come as our witnesses. Professor Dumbledore is the only other person that knows about this relationship."
"Hermione, you nearly gave me a heart attack at first but I can see that you truly love the two men. I do hope that they treat you well?" enquired Professor McGonagall. Hermione nodded with a smile. "Good. I will see you then. If you need me to help with your part of the ceremony, let me know. OK?" Hermione beamed at her.
"Hermione? Are you sure about this? This is a huge step for you," Harry asked softly.
Hermione looked him in his green eyes and saw that he accepted her surprise and was concerned for her. Hermione beamed and said, "Yes, Harry, I am sure. When you came back with Cedric's body, it made my two boys ask me to marry them. It is sad that we have to do it privately though. Sirius can never public announce his love for either of us." Hermione sighed at that thought.
Harry got up from his chair and widened her chair so he could sit next to her to give Hermione a hug of comfort. "It will be okay. I now understand why you didn't tell Ron and I am honored that you told me. I love you as a sister," said Harry.
"Thanks, Harry!" Hermione said with a big smile. "I am so glad that we can do this together because I really wanted you there and so does Sirius because you are his godson."
"Is that everything, Miss Granger?" asked Professor McGonagall. Hermione nodded. "Good. You may go and by the way, Mr. Potter, tens points to Gryffindor for your spellwork." She smiled at them both as she ushered them out of the office. Harry smiled back in thanks.
Harry and Hermione finished their dinner as they finished remembering that particular conversation. "It was definitely one of my better memories of that year," stated Harry. Hermione smiled and nodded in agreement. "Let's go get some gelato from around the corner."
"Sure, Harry," Hermione said as she got up from her chair to leave. Harry held out his hand for her to take as they walked out of the little cafe.
Next chapter: The Wedding!