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Hermione hid her face in Sirius's chest, blushing furiously. She felt a little better when Sirius didn't let go of her and tightened his arms around her. They stood without speaking for a while when Moody cleared his throat again.

"Miss Granger, I suggest you go join the household for breakfast in the kitchens. And Sirius..a word..."

Sirius finally released his hold, albeit reluctantly. Hermione gave him a look of longing only to turn and walk away in haste. Sirius felt like a teenager who had been caught snogging his girlfriend. The two men stood there in awkward silence, each waiting for the other to speak first.

"Well, I guess we should be heading towards the kitchen as well, Sirius. Very important meeting."

"Yes.. Ah... The meeting. Is Dumbledore here yet?"

"He'll get here soon."

"So, umm... Did you get the good news about Remus."

"Yes, I was informed by Albus. The Lad seems ecstatic."

"Indeed..."

They walked together in silence. As they were about to enter the kitchen, Sirius stopped Moody with a hand on his shoulder.

"Listen Alastor, about what happened earlier..."

"I didn't see anything you didn't want me to... But remember lad, there's a war coming and that will have consequences... Tread carefully..."

"Thanks Alastor, I really appreciate it."

"I ain't gonna give you love advice... Just know that life is too short for regrets..."

With that Moody turn and started walking towards the kitchen.

"Thanks... At least you didnt say.."

"CONSTANT VIGILANCE!"

Well, one could hope... Sirius could hear Moody's voice silencing the occupants of the now clean and polished kitchen. It was hardly recognizable. Sirius took in his surrounding as memory after memory hit him like a storm. This was Grimmauld's place at it's full glory. And only one person knew how to do this.

Sirius was about to summon the aged elf when Dumbledore started addressing the crowd. He went and took his seat next to Lupin, whose smile was permanently plastered to his face. He grinned back at his best friend and turned towards his bookworm... His bookworm... the thought generated pleasant feelings within him.. She was listening to the Headmaster with rapt attention. She looked adorable with round eyes and lip between her teeth... 'And way too young', a nagging part of his conscience reminded him. He dismissed the thought by reminding himself that she was of age. He was brought out of his thoughts when he heard Minerva exclaiming loudly..

"But Albus! She's too young!"

"This is preposterous! She's not even out of Hogwarts! "

"She doesn't have the proper training Albus!"

Dumbledore calmly raised a hand to silence the crowd.

"I have considered each and every argument that anyone might have thoroughly and have come to the conclusion. Miss Granger has proven time and again that she is capable of handling such responsibilities. I insist that you all hear me out first before dismissing the idea completely."

None seemed too happy with the arrangement but did not speak out their thoughts.

"Miss Granger will henceforth be an active member of the Order of the Pheonix..."

"NO!" bellowed Sirius, getting up from his chair. "You cannot involve her in such borderline suicidal missions!"

"Sirius, Please calm down. Miss Granger will not be given such tasks. Her project with Severus here..."

"And you are okay with this?" Sirius turn his blazing eyes towards Snape. "I thought you would be the last person to agree to include a minor to the Order..."

"As it so happens, it was I who suggested it in the first place." Severus replied in a curt tone. "Miss Granger has some vital information and she needs the Order's protection to carry out some major tasks."

Sirius was about to reply when the subject of discussion herself stood up.

"Sirius, thank you for your concern but I am of age and can make such decisions for myself." Sirius sat down looking disappointed at the lost cause when Hermione continued.

"As you all know, Professor Snape has helped me concoct a potion to cure lycanthropy. The source of the potion has led me to many vital information which I cannot share unless I am a member of the Order, as pointed out by Professor Snape. I will mostly be involved in the research part of the mission, and not the field work."

To this, everyone seemed content. Sirius almost heaved a sigh of relief. Seeing the reaction from the crowd, Dumbledore turned towards Hermione to initiate the process when Hermione interrupted.

"With all due respect Headmaster, I have a few terms and condition before I'm initiated in the Order."

'That's my girl...' Thought Sirius with a smirk. Dumbledore seemed a bit taken aback but regained control of his emotions.

"Yes my dear. What are your terms?"

To everyone's surprise, Hermione turned towards Severus Snape and continued when he nodded.

"I want to include Harry and a few others in our discussion..."

The kitchen was eerily quite. After the shouting match that shook the entire household, Dumbledore concluded the meeting by agreeing to Miss Granger's terms. They all agreed to keep quite regarding the issue until Harry's safe arrival to Grimmauld's place.

Molly Weasley was preparing dinner while the rest of the people waited for Harry. Hermione sat next to Sirius at library.

"Hermione, you know we have to tell him, don't you?"

"Sirius, for the umpteenth time, I am not ashamed of being associated with you. Harry is my best friend and technically I've known him more than you. He will understand. And if not, I'll make him understand."

Sirius smiled at the passion reflecting from her eyes. He took her hand in his and gave a small peck at the back of it. Hermione blushed at the gesture and was about to speak when there was a commotion down the hall. It could mean only one thing...

Hermione rushed towards the hallway and hugged Harry Potter till he feared his ribs would give away. All the anger, rage forgotten, he hugged her back and picked her up to swirl her around. Unfortunately, the small space of the hallway did not allow that twirl and both fell down in a heap of limbs, laughing.

Sirius took in the sight from a distance. He felt content seeing the bond between his godson and Hermione. 'Yes, Harry will understand.'

He went forward and helped them up. Harry hugged his Godfather and they all headed towards the kitchen.

On the other hand, another pair of eyes perceived the scene in a different way and turned away swiftly from the place. 'Why does it always have to be Potter?!'

A/N: Harry might seem a bit OOC but I'd like to think that the Grimmauld's Place no longer being gloomy has that effect on him...

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