The Tune Of Time

Chapter 8

CHAPTER 8

Hermione and Sirius together made their way towards the cottage. He was smiling and joking with her but she knew he was contemplating his decision inside. Sirius Black was a very intelligent man. He wouldn't just agree with her if he didn't see anything important in all this. The older Sirius had always regretted not being there for his younger brother when he needed him, not doing enough to help him. It was one of those things that she would change. She would give Sirius his brother back.

It was evening and James and Lily were out for dinner date. Sirius had left them for some 'fun' with a wink to her. It was just Remus and her sitting in the lounge with both of them with their respective books. It was one of the things that she loved so much about spending time with him. They were so much alike. From the older Remus she knew , he was a studious man and a bookworm with passion that matched her. However , today she could feel Remus fidgeting in his sit. He look uncomfortable and she could feel his eyes on her occasionally. It was going to be a full moon soon and she knew very well what was troubling him. It had started similarily with the older Remus. He would get uncomfortable around her and tried to ignore her to the point that one day she had confronted her in irritation.

*Flashback*

"Remus, have I done something to offend you?" She had asked cornering her in the doorway of Grimmauld Palace.

His head jerked up to meet her eyes. His eyes were widen with discomfort.

"No Hermione, I am just…" He started but Hermione cut her in middle.

"Don't tell me you are tired due to the full moon. You are normal with everyone else but me." She couldn't help but pout.

Remus was pulling on a lose thread on his worn jumper , looking everywhere but her. It seems like he was waiting for someone to come and save him. But Hermione had made sure noone would disturb them when she cast a repelling charm on the doorway.

"You are overthinking , Hermione." He gave her a painful smile, without looking at her. Irritated she held his face in her hands so that he was forced to look at her. His eyes flashed amber as he pressed his cheek into her arm. She was surprised by his reaction but kept herself in place. 

"Remus." She asked softly trying not to startle Moony.

Her voice pulled him back as the amber eyes diluted to its natural color. He pulled back from her and Hermione felt disappointed to lose the warmth in her hand. No one knew she was infatuated with her ex professor, but she couldn't help but find the sweet, kind and gentlemanly werewolf likeable.

"I am so sorry." He said, "It was inappropriate of me…"

"Remus , I don't care about the appropriateness of it. I just want to know what is happening with you. You know I can't stand not knowing things. And this" she pointed towards him ," involves me. I have to know why you are so uncomfortable with me. I want to do something to help you. Please." 

"I don't Hermione what is it." He lied. Hermione knew too well whatever it was , he knew. But kept quiet as he seemed to speak more, "Moony seems to be quiet and content when he is close to you. And when he is not, he is always screaming inside my head." He admitted.

Hermione gasped. "Why didn't you tell me before!" She said. Remus had a look of defeat on his face. He was bracing himself for her outburst. But Hermione threw her arm around him and hugged him. He was surprised. But pulled her close.

"If being near me, helps you in your transformation. I will glue myself to you during Full moon." She said.

He nuzzled into her neck and mumbled, "is it alright?"

Hermione gulped down and nodded. "Slightly awkward but not uncomfortable. It might take some getting used to." She said truthfully.

*End*

Remus wanted nothing more to go and sit next to Hermione. It was painfully loud in his head. Moony was cursing and screaming for him to get up. But Remus didn't move a muscle. He knew if he even breath too quickly, he might lose his self control and scare the witch away. Beside him, he heard the witch sigh loudly. He wondered what it was that she was thinking that made her do that.

She pulled her legs behind her on the couch and looked up at Remus, their eyes met and she gave him a small smile. He wanted to look away , ashamed of being caught but couldn't.

"Remus." She said in a soft voice.

"Yeah?" He asked.

"Come here." She said pointing towards her lap.

He looked at her in shock. he was clearly misunderstanding her. She hadn't known him for even a week. Clearly, she would not want him near her. Remus knew he wasn't bad looking but he had so many scars on his face, it was revolting for anyone. No he had misheard.

He was so lost in his thoughts that he was startled when he felt her wrist wrap around his arm and a small tug on it. Hermione pulled her gently into her lap. Remus couldnot help feeling happy and obliged with her command. With his head on her lap, she picked up her book once again and placed her other hand on his head. Gently combing his hair with her fingers. 

For Remus , it was the best feeling in the world. Never had he let any woman apart from his mother comfort him like this. With his heart swelled to twice its size in his chest, he fell asleep.

It was how Lily , James and Sirius found them later at night when they returned from their dinner with Remus snoring softly on Hermione's lap and Hermione sleeping with her head on the couch. 

Hermione and Remus would find ways to be near each other and excuses to touch. When everyone saw that Remus was in a good mood and better health , despite the full moon just days later, they started ignoring it, afraid that a wrong comment from them and both of them will pull back from each other. After all, it was not everyday that Remus allowed anyone to come near him. And with him getting so close to Hermione, they knew she was the perfect one for him. Only if she could look past him being a Werewolf.

  A/N : I uploaded the first seven chapters as soon as I created the storyline. They were the chapters I had already written. I will try to keep updating the chapters regularly and if not then , every other day. My college will start next month month (December 1st, 2020) , so I will finish it before then. Thanks a lot.