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Round Up
NC17
Ginny and Hermione were studying in Hermione’s common room. Hermione’s week had been better than the one before. She was still having a little trouble with unwelcomed thoughts and feelings but she was caught up in all her classes and hadn’t been tardy once all week. Even Ron was starting to warm back up to her. The only problem had been a minor altercation with Draco Malfoy that Ginny helped her out of. Draco made an odd threat to her, he asked her what she thought would happen to her without Sirius. They agreed not to say anything to the guys for their own good.
Sirius knocked softly out of courtesy and entered Hermione’s common room. He had the password but was considerate of her privacy. Hermione turned around and smiled, “What are you doing here?” She was pleased to see him but surprised all the same.
“Hello to you, too,” teased Sirius.
Hermione blushed at her poor manners.
“Hi, Sirius!” Ginny looked up from her studies to smile at him.
“Hey, Ginny.” Sirius seated himself in one of the chairs and lit a cigarette. “I came early for two reasons, one, its your birthday,” he tossed her a small wrapped box. Harry and Ginny had already given her their presents earlier that day along with one from Ron. “And two, because tomorrow is October the first.”
She looked puzzled for a moment and then comprehension dawned across her face. Dumbledore had excused any girls from classes who wished to return home. She knew that the Order was in touch with their families and was helping many of them leave the country. “Oh, no! Are there any girls left at school for them to take?” Hermione scowled at the cigarette in his fingers, she hated the things.
“I’m not certain but I don’t believe so. I’m taking you home with me because I don’t want them to ‘accidently’ pick you up.”
“Oh.” Hermione had been working so hard to catch up she hadn’t given any thought to what day it was. She hadn’t even remembered it was her birthday until Harry and Ginny told her. “Let me just pack an overnight bag.”
“Actually, you’re staying with me through the weekend, if that’s alright with you. We thought it best to keep you away for a few days. Aren’t you going to open your present?”
Hermione was a little shell shocked. Her stomach did a little flip at the thought of staying so many days with him. She unwrapped his gift, it was a WWW item. It was designed to create a diversion to enable a sure get away. She smiled at him, he was always thinking of her safety. “Thank you, Sirius. I’ll keep it on me at all times.”
“Hermione, I’m going to go find Harry.” Ginny called out.
Hermione poked her head out of her bedroom door. “Alright, Gin. I’ll see you later.”
“Bye, Sirius!”
“See you later, Ginny.”
Hermione heard the door to her common room open and then close. Sirius leaned into the doorframe watching while she packed.
“I’m sorry it’s such short notice. It only occurred to us last night that you staying here might not be a great idea.”
“I didn’t even realize that tomorrow was the first. I’ve been so busy playing catch up.”
She quickly finished packing her bag, smiling at his thoughtfulness when he offered to carry it for her. She walked with Sirius to Dumbledore’s office. They were travelling by floo to number twelve, Grimmauld Place.
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Number twelve was packed with Order members, many of whom she had never met. There were lots of new faces. Sirius introduced her around to those she didn’t know, always giving her the respect of calling her his wife. It was a strange, quasi adult experience for her.
Hermione was delighted to see some familiar faces were there as well. Tonks and Lupin were seated close together talking quietly when she walked into the sitting room. Lupin was laughing softly and Tonks was blushing about something he’d said. “Hi, guys!”
Lupin looked up casually and greeted her, Tonks got up and gave Hermione a big hug. Kingsley Shacklebolt walked through to tell them that the meeting would be starting in five minutes. Sirius walked up behind Hermione and placed his hands on her hips. Lupin raised an eyebrow at the pair.
“Do you mind going up to the library for a little while? I’ll be along to get you when we’re done here, ok?” He spoke softly into her ear so it didn’t seem like she was being dismissed.
Hermione nodded. “Do you know where my things are? I need to get to my books.”
“I put everything in my room. Do you know which one that is?”
Hermione’s stomach did another flip. For some silly reason she thought she would be staying in her and Ginny’s old room. Hermione shook her head.
“Come on, I’ll show you.”
He led her up the staircase. He noticed how nervous she seemed to be in his room. He stepped into her space, cupping her face in both hands. He kissed her softly on the mouth. “I’m looking forward to spending a few days with you.”
She flicked her eyes up at him and nodded shyly.
“SIRIUS?” Molly Weasley’s voice floated up the stairs. “Where has he gotten to!”
Sirius grinned at her. “I better go. I’ll see you in a bit.”
“Coming Molly,” he bellowed as he stomped down the stairs.
Hermione settled herself into her old haunt, the Black family library, to study. She forced herself to concentrate on her work because she was a little worried she might not have time once Sirius’ full focus and attention was on her. He had surprised her with his kiss and was trying not to stress over what it meant. A couple of hours passed quietly enough and then sounds began to filter up through the house. The Order meeting must be over she thought to herself. A few minutes later she heard a noise outside the door and then Sirius walked in.
“Sorry that took so long. Are you hungry? Molly has dinner waiting.”
“Starved, actually.”
“Well, come on.” He put his hand out and helped her up. He urged her down the stairs by tickling her sides and swatting her bottom when they got to the hallway. His antics were caught by Molly and Remus. Hermione was mortified. She wheeled around to face Sirius.
“Sirius Black if you don’t cut that out!” She stuck out a finger and shook it at him, her face flush with mock anger.
“Or you’ll what?” Sirius baited and then gently bit the offending digit.
Tonks came to Hermione’s rescue by leading her away and calling Sirius a mangy cur. Tonks sat Hermione between herself and Molly. Sirius behaved himself pretty well during the meal. Molly only had to raise her wand to him once which was an improvement as Remus commented on it. Sirius glared at him. At dinner she learned that the Order had been actively working with muggleborn witches, both in Hogwarts and out, and their families to get them out of the country. The office for the Control of Unmarried Muggleborns would have no satisfaction tomorrow.
After dinner everyone had somewhere to be except for Hermione and Sirius. She controlled herself and didn’t look up at him but she felt his eyes on her. She knew he was watching her for a reaction to the new information.
Her feelings for him were as confused as ever. She had trouble relaxing around him until he put his hands on her, after that she was fine. She enjoyed his company but felt self conscious if they were in a group with other adults, especially those she knew. She wasn’t looking forward to feeling tense for the next few days.
He had put her things in his room, which gave her a whole new set of things to fret over. Did that mean she would be sleeping with him every night? Did she have to have sex with him every night? Did he even want to? Did she?
Hermione had gotten so lost in thought that she didn’t realize that almost everyone else had finished. One by one they were excusing themselves. Only Molly, Sirius and Hermione remained. Sirius got up and walked around behind her, she felt his hand on her shoulder. He spoke quietly in her ear.
“Its going to be alright, Hermione.”
Her shoulders dropped as she visibly relaxed, she was grateful he was so good at reading her. He always seemed to know what to say to her.
Hermione found herself alone at the table with Molly Weasley.
“How have you been, dear? You’ve had a rough couple of weeks.” Hermione had gotten up to help but Mrs. Weasley indicated that she should sit. The older witch waved her wand a few times and the kitchen went to work on itself.
Hermione chewed her bottom lip for a moment, she wondered if Mrs. Weasley could explain what had been happening to her.
“It’s a lot to take in. So much has happened so fast.”
“Anything you want to talk about?” Mrs. Weasley’s waved her wand at the cupboard, two cups and saucers came flying out and landed neatly on the table.
Hermione paused, almost reconsidering at the last minute. “I’m never quite sure how to act when I’m around him.”
“Does he make you feel uncomfortable?” Mrs. Weasley waved her wand at the pantry, two tea bags zoomed into her hand.
Hermione sighed in frustration.“No! I don’t even know how to explain it.”
“Start from the beginning.” Mrs. Weasley fixed two steaming cups of tea and pushed one to Hermione.
“You know Sirius and I…well…we, um…we…”
“Yes, you’re married now.”
“I have horrible nerves when I first see him. I’m stressing over every little thing.”
Mrs. Weasley smiled to herself. “You just need some more time around him is all. It must be difficult only getting to see each other once a week.”
Hermione took a deep breath. “It that all it is?”
“I think so and I think that it will get easier as time goes on.”
“I could barely think that first week.”
“You need to learn to talk with him about how you’re feeling.”
Hermione reached out and touched Mrs. Weasley. “Is he ok?”
“What do you mean?”
“Well, this wasn’t his choice either. It can’t be easy on him.”
“He seems to be adjusting alright, just like you.”
“I just wish I knew how to thank him, for putting it all aside; my age, my friendship with Harry, all of it. He must have felt terrible at first but he never showed it.”
“I think some parts were difficult for him. Try telling him. I’m sure he would appreciate it.”
“You think so?”
“Yes, I really do. You run along now. I’ll finish up here.”
Hermione felt a little better after talking with Mrs. Weasley. She didn’t know exactly how to bring up either subject with Sirius so she decided to go back to her reading.
Everything was fine for a few hours until she felt tired and wanted to go to bed. She felt awkward just picking herself up and going to Sirius’ room for the night. She tried to rationalize with herself but her insecurities were winning out. She continued to read, trying to fight off sleep until it finally overtook her.
Sirius decided to turn in for the night, he went looking for her in the library. Sirius called her name to get her attention. When she didn’t stir he walked over to check on her. She was slumped forward on her book in a most uncomfortable looking position. He marveled at her dedication to her studies as he picked her up and carried her to bed.
He laid her out on the bed and rummaged through her bag until he found some flannel pajama bottoms, which he found amusing, and a well worn t-shirt. He stripped her down and dressed her for bed and then tucked her in. He pulled her little body close and drifted off to sleep.
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The next morning Hermione awoke in a strange bed. She blearily looked around the room and noticed that is was Sirius’. She also noticed that she wasn’t wearing the same clothes, she was dressed in her bedclothes. It made her feel warm and safe to know that he had gone to all that trouble for her. She felt the space next to her and found that the covers were rumpled and that the space was still warm. He must have just gotten up. Hermione rubbed her eyes and stood up, stretching. She rummaged in her bag and found her house robe, put it on and went downstairs.
She found Sirius in the kitchen cooking breakfast for them.
“Good morning, sleepy head. Sleep well?”
“Good morning. I slept very well. Did you change my clothes?”
“Yeah, was that alright?”
“That was very thoughtful of you.”
Sirius smiled and put a plate of breakfast foods in front of her. “Do you like eggs and bacon? I’ve got some toast as well.” He fussed over her breakfast before sitting down to his own.
“Where is everyone?”
“All gone, we’re all alone.” He added a suggestive waggle to his eyebrows to get a giggle.
After breakfast Hermione took a shower and got dressed. She was on her way to the library to continue her studies. Sirius intercepted her, he was starting to get antsy. He wanted to get out into the fresh air and wanted her to come along. He talked her into spending the day with him, just out and about. It turned out he knew London very well and she had a wonderful day with him. They finished their day at an Indian restaurant and a walk home afterward.
The idea of marriage to him had started out, in her mind, to be a piece of paper and the act of sex. She realized, slowly, that it encompassed a lot more than that. There was a growing fondness and understanding between them that she hadn’t expected. They retired to the drawing room, he offered her a taste of his firewhiskey to which she giggled but refused. They curled up together on a couch while he played absentmindedly with her hair.
“I had such a nice time with you today.” He kissed her on her forehead.
“I am so comfortable with you. Its odd because I always start off so nervous.”
“I’m the same way about you, just better at hiding it.”
“Do you know I passed out in the library because I didn’t know if it was alright to go lay down?”
“You didn’t! Why?”
Hermione shrugged her shoulders. “Couldn’t tell you now.”
They held each other’s gaze for a long moment before she had to break away. His eyes held an intensity that was just too much for her. It made her stomach flip and her heart pound. Sirius lifted a finger to her chin, he tipped her mouth towards his as he leaned in to kiss her. They heard a sound coming from the fireplace and stopped just before their lips met. Their moment was interrupted by Molly Weasley as she stepped through the fireplace, Remus wasn’t far behind. The pair could sense they had disturbed something but there was nothing for it now.
Hermione tried to jump up but Sirius held her close. “We’re not doing anything wrong, Hermione.” He spoke soothingly into her ear. She held herself tense, she was especially nervous because her former professor was in the room.
“I thought for certain you two would be in bed by now.”
Hermione took Mrs. Weasley’s words as a commandment, she gave Sirius’ hand a squeeze and hopped up. She bid everyone good night. Much to her embarrassment Sirius told her it might be awhile for him as he had Order business to discuss with Remus. His words alluded to the fact that they shared a bed and she just wasn’t used to the casual way it was understood.
She nodded mutely and fled the room. Hermione settled her belongings neatly and dressed for bed. She had just climbed in when Sirius entered the room.
“I thought you were going to be awhile?” She surprised to see him so soon.
He threw himself on the bed next to her.”You were upset about something, I thought that was more important.”
“I’m sorry. I just can’t seem to control my nerves.”
“I don’t get it though, we spent the whole day together.”
“It wasn’t you that made me nervous, it was them.”
Sirius chuckled, “They nearly caught us snogging.”
“I know,” she said miserably. “I think I would have died.”
Sirius got a very mischievous look on his face, he said nothing about what was on his mind. He caressed her face with his hand and kissed her forehead. “I really have to speak with Remus or I’d stay. I’ll make it as quick as I can.”
Hermione tried to stay awake for him but the bed was comfortable and her day had been long. It took Sirius an hour to return to her and by then she had passed out. He stripped down to his boxers and slipped into bed beside her, pulling her close before drifting off himself.
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Hermione woke up and found that Sirius was still in bed beside her. She snuggled herself closer, enjoying the warmth from his body. Sirius stirred almost immediately, he stretched and then pulled her close to his body, she could feel his erection pushing against her. His mouth found hers and then her neck and then her breasts. His hands smoothed up and down her body, he playfully pulled her feet up and yanked her pajamas off her body. He pulled off his own boxers and pushed into her slowly, bringing a moan from both of them. He kept his movements slow and deliberate, bringing their bodies to crescendo with sleepy, half awake morning sex. They reached their peak together, his a heart beat after hers and they collapsed together on the bed. They snuggled close for another half an hour before bothering to get out of bed.
Sirius kissed her on the forehead before slipping on a pair of sweatpants and leaving the room. Hermione took her shower and dressed before descending the stairs in the direction of the kitchen. She heard Molly chastising Sirius for not wearing enough clothes.
“Go back upstairs and put on a shirt, you’re not descent.”
“Making you nervous, Molly?”
“I’ve got six boys Sirius. You haven’t got anything I’ve not seen before.”
Hermione rounded the corner, her eyes locked on Sirius’ torso as he paraded around in front of Molly. Hermione couldn’t help but appreciate how toned he was and then there was that little trail of hair leading down into his pants. Hermione’s breath caught in a little sigh. Molly looked up to see Hermione salivating over Sirius.
“That’s why!” She pointed at Hermione. “I don’t want to watch her make cow eyes at you during breakfast. Upstairs, NOW!”
Sirius turned to look at Hermione and grinned wickedly at her. “Oh, alright.” He strutted up to Hermione and kissed her hard on the mouth. “Thanks for the ogle, you made my morning!” He sauntered past a somewhat breathless and blushing Hermione.
Hermione looked up sheepishly at Molly and Remus who both wore smug looks. Hermione took a deep breath and sat at the table across from Remus. Molly put a plate in front of Hermione just as Sirius was walking back in. He took a seat beside her and managed to behave himself during breakfast. Once they had finished eating and were conversing over their coming day Sirius casually draped an arm around her and played with her hair. Hermione blushed and swatted him away, he stuck his tongue out at her. They both tittered at their antics and forgot they had an audience. Hermione remembered first, her laughter trailed off and she blushed deeply. She looked up at Molly and Remus to see a pair of rather bemused expressions. Sirius didn’t look embarrassed at all, if anything he looked rather pleased with himself. Hermione excused herself to go study, she gave Sirius one last swat as she left in the direction of the library.
Sirius stuck his head into the library an hour later to tell her he was going out with Remus. She was studying several chapters ahead in everything since she was missing so many days. Molly brought a tray of sandwiches up to her for lunch but other than that she was alone for the afternoon. Just as she was putting her things away Sirius came looking for her, she was fairly satisfied that she was prepared for Monday. “Dinner’s ready.”
“Oh, perfect timing. I just finished up.” She moved to pick up her bag.
“I’ll get it. You want this in our room?”
“Our?”
“You don’t plan on sleeping elsewhere do you?”
“No.”
“Then yes. Our room. Tomorrow we can make it a little more you friendly.”
One dinner and a few hours later found Sirius and Hermione snogging passionately in the sitting room. She was straddled on his lap with her arms around his neck. She was torturing him by grinding into his crotch. They were sneaking around Remus and Molly, or at least Hermione was. When they were caught by Remus she tried to leap out of his lap. Sirius held her firm, “I like where you’re at.”
“Would you two get a room please,” said an amused Remus.
Hermione’s shyness overruled her arousal but just barely. She was finally beginning to adjust. When Remus left the room to afford them some privacy they made a run for it.
He pulled her up and caught her lips in a heated kiss. They struggled passionately with each other out of the room. They had just reached the staircase when the front door opened. They both froze, she giggled and broke free of him and ran to his room. He paused only to take note that it was Shacklebolt before he pursued his quarry.
The door had barely closed before his shirt was off. He picked up his wand and locked the door, silenced the room and divested them of clothing. Hermione shrieked and giggled at her instant nakedness. Sirius reached her and consumed her. His hands and mouth were everywhere, for the first time she ran her fingers over him without permission. He moaned at the contact, it would seem she had a similar affect on him as he did on her.
She marveled at the feeling of his muscles, in his arms, across his chest and back, everything about him was hard and strong. Hearing him moaning her name as she stroked his body gave her the courage to gently wrap her fingers around his cock. Sirius paused, she had his full attention. She wasn’t sure what to do to please him so she just touched and stroked.
“I need you,” his voice was low and husky.
“I need you, too.” It was the first time Hermione had spoken her desire without his prompting.
Sirius rolled onto his back and lifted her down onto him. He bent his knees to help support her and he showed her how to take control. She was a little clumsy at first but with his guidance quickly got the hang of it.
Hermione rode him to their completion, she enjoyed the sense of power she felt. Sirius grinned at her knowing she had really enjoyed that. She draped herself across his body and he wrapped his arms around her. He kissed her forehead and stroked her back, helping her calm down. Together they fell asleep naked in each other’s arms.
Round Up
NC17
Ginny and Hermione were studying in Hermione’s common room. Hermione’s week had been better than the one before. She was still having a little trouble with unwelcomed thoughts and feelings but she was caught up in all her classes and hadn’t been tardy once all week. Even Ron was starting to warm back up to her. The only problem had been a minor altercation with Draco Malfoy that Ginny helped her out of. Draco made an odd threat to her, he asked her what she thought would happen to her without Sirius. They agreed not to say anything to the guys for their own good.
Sirius knocked softly out of courtesy and entered Hermione’s common room. He had the password but was considerate of her privacy. Hermione turned around and smiled, “What are you doing here?” She was pleased to see him but surprised all the same.
“Hello to you, too,” teased Sirius.
Hermione blushed at her poor manners.
“Hi, Sirius!” Ginny looked up from her studies to smile at him.
“Hey, Ginny.” Sirius seated himself in one of the chairs and lit a cigarette. “I came early for two reasons, one, its your birthday,” he tossed her a small wrapped box. Harry and Ginny had already given her their presents earlier that day along with one from Ron. “And two, because tomorrow is October the first.”
She looked puzzled for a moment and then comprehension dawned across her face. Dumbledore had excused any girls from classes who wished to return home. She knew that the Order was in touch with their families and was helping many of them leave the country. “Oh, no! Are there any girls left at school for them to take?” Hermione scowled at the cigarette in his fingers, she hated the things.
“I’m not certain but I don’t believe so. I’m taking you home with me because I don’t want them to ‘accidently’ pick you up.”
“Oh.” Hermione had been working so hard to catch up she hadn’t given any thought to what day it was. She hadn’t even remembered it was her birthday until Harry and Ginny told her. “Let me just pack an overnight bag.”
“Actually, you’re staying with me through the weekend, if that’s alright with you. We thought it best to keep you away for a few days. Aren’t you going to open your present?”
Hermione was a little shell shocked. Her stomach did a little flip at the thought of staying so many days with him. She unwrapped his gift, it was a WWW item. It was designed to create a diversion to enable a sure get away. She smiled at him, he was always thinking of her safety. “Thank you, Sirius. I’ll keep it on me at all times.”
“Hermione, I’m going to go find Harry.” Ginny called out.
Hermione poked her head out of her bedroom door. “Alright, Gin. I’ll see you later.”
“Bye, Sirius!”
“See you later, Ginny.”
Hermione heard the door to her common room open and then close. Sirius leaned into the doorframe watching while she packed.
“I’m sorry it’s such short notice. It only occurred to us last night that you staying here might not be a great idea.”
“I didn’t even realize that tomorrow was the first. I’ve been so busy playing catch up.”
She quickly finished packing her bag, smiling at his thoughtfulness when he offered to carry it for her. She walked with Sirius to Dumbledore’s office. They were travelling by floo to number twelve, Grimmauld Place.
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Number twelve was packed with Order members, many of whom she had never met. There were lots of new faces. Sirius introduced her around to those she didn’t know, always giving her the respect of calling her his wife. It was a strange, quasi adult experience for her.
Hermione was delighted to see some familiar faces were there as well. Tonks and Lupin were seated close together talking quietly when she walked into the sitting room. Lupin was laughing softly and Tonks was blushing about something he’d said. “Hi, guys!”
Lupin looked up casually and greeted her, Tonks got up and gave Hermione a big hug. Kingsley Shacklebolt walked through to tell them that the meeting would be starting in five minutes. Sirius walked up behind Hermione and placed his hands on her hips. Lupin raised an eyebrow at the pair.
“Do you mind going up to the library for a little while? I’ll be along to get you when we’re done here, ok?” He spoke softly into her ear so it didn’t seem like she was being dismissed.
Hermione nodded. “Do you know where my things are? I need to get to my books.”
“I put everything in my room. Do you know which one that is?”
Hermione’s stomach did another flip. For some silly reason she thought she would be staying in her and Ginny’s old room. Hermione shook her head.
“Come on, I’ll show you.”
He led her up the staircase. He noticed how nervous she seemed to be in his room. He stepped into her space, cupping her face in both hands. He kissed her softly on the mouth. “I’m looking forward to spending a few days with you.”
She flicked her eyes up at him and nodded shyly.
“SIRIUS?” Molly Weasley’s voice floated up the stairs. “Where has he gotten to!”
Sirius grinned at her. “I better go. I’ll see you in a bit.”
“Coming Molly,” he bellowed as he stomped down the stairs.
Hermione settled herself into her old haunt, the Black family library, to study. She forced herself to concentrate on her work because she was a little worried she might not have time once Sirius’ full focus and attention was on her. He had surprised her with his kiss and was trying not to stress over what it meant. A couple of hours passed quietly enough and then sounds began to filter up through the house. The Order meeting must be over she thought to herself. A few minutes later she heard a noise outside the door and then Sirius walked in.
“Sorry that took so long. Are you hungry? Molly has dinner waiting.”
“Starved, actually.”
“Well, come on.” He put his hand out and helped her up. He urged her down the stairs by tickling her sides and swatting her bottom when they got to the hallway. His antics were caught by Molly and Remus. Hermione was mortified. She wheeled around to face Sirius.
“Sirius Black if you don’t cut that out!” She stuck out a finger and shook it at him, her face flush with mock anger.
“Or you’ll what?” Sirius baited and then gently bit the offending digit.
Tonks came to Hermione’s rescue by leading her away and calling Sirius a mangy cur. Tonks sat Hermione between herself and Molly. Sirius behaved himself pretty well during the meal. Molly only had to raise her wand to him once which was an improvement as Remus commented on it. Sirius glared at him. At dinner she learned that the Order had been actively working with muggleborn witches, both in Hogwarts and out, and their families to get them out of the country. The office for the Control of Unmarried Muggleborns would have no satisfaction tomorrow.
After dinner everyone had somewhere to be except for Hermione and Sirius. She controlled herself and didn’t look up at him but she felt his eyes on her. She knew he was watching her for a reaction to the new information.
Her feelings for him were as confused as ever. She had trouble relaxing around him until he put his hands on her, after that she was fine. She enjoyed his company but felt self conscious if they were in a group with other adults, especially those she knew. She wasn’t looking forward to feeling tense for the next few days.
He had put her things in his room, which gave her a whole new set of things to fret over. Did that mean she would be sleeping with him every night? Did she have to have sex with him every night? Did he even want to? Did she?
Hermione had gotten so lost in thought that she didn’t realize that almost everyone else had finished. One by one they were excusing themselves. Only Molly, Sirius and Hermione remained. Sirius got up and walked around behind her, she felt his hand on her shoulder. He spoke quietly in her ear.
“Its going to be alright, Hermione.”
Her shoulders dropped as she visibly relaxed, she was grateful he was so good at reading her. He always seemed to know what to say to her.
Hermione found herself alone at the table with Molly Weasley.
“How have you been, dear? You’ve had a rough couple of weeks.” Hermione had gotten up to help but Mrs. Weasley indicated that she should sit. The older witch waved her wand a few times and the kitchen went to work on itself.
Hermione chewed her bottom lip for a moment, she wondered if Mrs. Weasley could explain what had been happening to her.
“It’s a lot to take in. So much has happened so fast.”
“Anything you want to talk about?” Mrs. Weasley’s waved her wand at the cupboard, two cups and saucers came flying out and landed neatly on the table.
Hermione paused, almost reconsidering at the last minute. “I’m never quite sure how to act when I’m around him.”
“Does he make you feel uncomfortable?” Mrs. Weasley waved her wand at the pantry, two tea bags zoomed into her hand.
Hermione sighed in frustration.“No! I don’t even know how to explain it.”
“Start from the beginning.” Mrs. Weasley fixed two steaming cups of tea and pushed one to Hermione.
“You know Sirius and I…well…we, um…we…”
“Yes, you’re married now.”
“I have horrible nerves when I first see him. I’m stressing over every little thing.”
Mrs. Weasley smiled to herself. “You just need some more time around him is all. It must be difficult only getting to see each other once a week.”
Hermione took a deep breath. “It that all it is?”
“I think so and I think that it will get easier as time goes on.”
“I could barely think that first week.”
“You need to learn to talk with him about how you’re feeling.”
Hermione reached out and touched Mrs. Weasley. “Is he ok?”
“What do you mean?”
“Well, this wasn’t his choice either. It can’t be easy on him.”
“He seems to be adjusting alright, just like you.”
“I just wish I knew how to thank him, for putting it all aside; my age, my friendship with Harry, all of it. He must have felt terrible at first but he never showed it.”
“I think some parts were difficult for him. Try telling him. I’m sure he would appreciate it.”
“You think so?”
“Yes, I really do. You run along now. I’ll finish up here.”
Hermione felt a little better after talking with Mrs. Weasley. She didn’t know exactly how to bring up either subject with Sirius so she decided to go back to her reading.
Everything was fine for a few hours until she felt tired and wanted to go to bed. She felt awkward just picking herself up and going to Sirius’ room for the night. She tried to rationalize with herself but her insecurities were winning out. She continued to read, trying to fight off sleep until it finally overtook her.
Sirius decided to turn in for the night, he went looking for her in the library. Sirius called her name to get her attention. When she didn’t stir he walked over to check on her. She was slumped forward on her book in a most uncomfortable looking position. He marveled at her dedication to her studies as he picked her up and carried her to bed.
He laid her out on the bed and rummaged through her bag until he found some flannel pajama bottoms, which he found amusing, and a well worn t-shirt. He stripped her down and dressed her for bed and then tucked her in. He pulled her little body close and drifted off to sleep.
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The next morning Hermione awoke in a strange bed. She blearily looked around the room and noticed that is was Sirius’. She also noticed that she wasn’t wearing the same clothes, she was dressed in her bedclothes. It made her feel warm and safe to know that he had gone to all that trouble for her. She felt the space next to her and found that the covers were rumpled and that the space was still warm. He must have just gotten up. Hermione rubbed her eyes and stood up, stretching. She rummaged in her bag and found her house robe, put it on and went downstairs.
She found Sirius in the kitchen cooking breakfast for them.
“Good morning, sleepy head. Sleep well?”
“Good morning. I slept very well. Did you change my clothes?”
“Yeah, was that alright?”
“That was very thoughtful of you.”
Sirius smiled and put a plate of breakfast foods in front of her. “Do you like eggs and bacon? I’ve got some toast as well.” He fussed over her breakfast before sitting down to his own.
“Where is everyone?”
“All gone, we’re all alone.” He added a suggestive waggle to his eyebrows to get a giggle.
After breakfast Hermione took a shower and got dressed. She was on her way to the library to continue her studies. Sirius intercepted her, he was starting to get antsy. He wanted to get out into the fresh air and wanted her to come along. He talked her into spending the day with him, just out and about. It turned out he knew London very well and she had a wonderful day with him. They finished their day at an Indian restaurant and a walk home afterward.
The idea of marriage to him had started out, in her mind, to be a piece of paper and the act of sex. She realized, slowly, that it encompassed a lot more than that. There was a growing fondness and understanding between them that she hadn’t expected. They retired to the drawing room, he offered her a taste of his firewhiskey to which she giggled but refused. They curled up together on a couch while he played absentmindedly with her hair.
“I had such a nice time with you today.” He kissed her on her forehead.
“I am so comfortable with you. Its odd because I always start off so nervous.”
“I’m the same way about you, just better at hiding it.”
“Do you know I passed out in the library because I didn’t know if it was alright to go lay down?”
“You didn’t! Why?”
Hermione shrugged her shoulders. “Couldn’t tell you now.”
They held each other’s gaze for a long moment before she had to break away. His eyes held an intensity that was just too much for her. It made her stomach flip and her heart pound. Sirius lifted a finger to her chin, he tipped her mouth towards his as he leaned in to kiss her. They heard a sound coming from the fireplace and stopped just before their lips met. Their moment was interrupted by Molly Weasley as she stepped through the fireplace, Remus wasn’t far behind. The pair could sense they had disturbed something but there was nothing for it now.
Hermione tried to jump up but Sirius held her close. “We’re not doing anything wrong, Hermione.” He spoke soothingly into her ear. She held herself tense, she was especially nervous because her former professor was in the room.
“I thought for certain you two would be in bed by now.”
Hermione took Mrs. Weasley’s words as a commandment, she gave Sirius’ hand a squeeze and hopped up. She bid everyone good night. Much to her embarrassment Sirius told her it might be awhile for him as he had Order business to discuss with Remus. His words alluded to the fact that they shared a bed and she just wasn’t used to the casual way it was understood.
She nodded mutely and fled the room. Hermione settled her belongings neatly and dressed for bed. She had just climbed in when Sirius entered the room.
“I thought you were going to be awhile?” She surprised to see him so soon.
He threw himself on the bed next to her.”You were upset about something, I thought that was more important.”
“I’m sorry. I just can’t seem to control my nerves.”
“I don’t get it though, we spent the whole day together.”
“It wasn’t you that made me nervous, it was them.”
Sirius chuckled, “They nearly caught us snogging.”
“I know,” she said miserably. “I think I would have died.”
Sirius got a very mischievous look on his face, he said nothing about what was on his mind. He caressed her face with his hand and kissed her forehead. “I really have to speak with Remus or I’d stay. I’ll make it as quick as I can.”
Hermione tried to stay awake for him but the bed was comfortable and her day had been long. It took Sirius an hour to return to her and by then she had passed out. He stripped down to his boxers and slipped into bed beside her, pulling her close before drifting off himself.
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Hermione woke up and found that Sirius was still in bed beside her. She snuggled herself closer, enjoying the warmth from his body. Sirius stirred almost immediately, he stretched and then pulled her close to his body, she could feel his erection pushing against her. His mouth found hers and then her neck and then her breasts. His hands smoothed up and down her body, he playfully pulled her feet up and yanked her pajamas off her body. He pulled off his own boxers and pushed into her slowly, bringing a moan from both of them. He kept his movements slow and deliberate, bringing their bodies to crescendo with sleepy, half awake morning sex. They reached their peak together, his a heart beat after hers and they collapsed together on the bed. They snuggled close for another half an hour before bothering to get out of bed.
Sirius kissed her on the forehead before slipping on a pair of sweatpants and leaving the room. Hermione took her shower and dressed before descending the stairs in the direction of the kitchen. She heard Molly chastising Sirius for not wearing enough clothes.
“Go back upstairs and put on a shirt, you’re not descent.”
“Making you nervous, Molly?”
“I’ve got six boys Sirius. You haven’t got anything I’ve not seen before.”
Hermione rounded the corner, her eyes locked on Sirius’ torso as he paraded around in front of Molly. Hermione couldn’t help but appreciate how toned he was and then there was that little trail of hair leading down into his pants. Hermione’s breath caught in a little sigh. Molly looked up to see Hermione salivating over Sirius.
“That’s why!” She pointed at Hermione. “I don’t want to watch her make cow eyes at you during breakfast. Upstairs, NOW!”
Sirius turned to look at Hermione and grinned wickedly at her. “Oh, alright.” He strutted up to Hermione and kissed her hard on the mouth. “Thanks for the ogle, you made my morning!” He sauntered past a somewhat breathless and blushing Hermione.
Hermione looked up sheepishly at Molly and Remus who both wore smug looks. Hermione took a deep breath and sat at the table across from Remus. Molly put a plate in front of Hermione just as Sirius was walking back in. He took a seat beside her and managed to behave himself during breakfast. Once they had finished eating and were conversing over their coming day Sirius casually draped an arm around her and played with her hair. Hermione blushed and swatted him away, he stuck his tongue out at her. They both tittered at their antics and forgot they had an audience. Hermione remembered first, her laughter trailed off and she blushed deeply. She looked up at Molly and Remus to see a pair of rather bemused expressions. Sirius didn’t look embarrassed at all, if anything he looked rather pleased with himself. Hermione excused herself to go study, she gave Sirius one last swat as she left in the direction of the library.
Sirius stuck his head into the library an hour later to tell her he was going out with Remus. She was studying several chapters ahead in everything since she was missing so many days. Molly brought a tray of sandwiches up to her for lunch but other than that she was alone for the afternoon. Just as she was putting her things away Sirius came looking for her, she was fairly satisfied that she was prepared for Monday. “Dinner’s ready.”
“Oh, perfect timing. I just finished up.” She moved to pick up her bag.
“I’ll get it. You want this in our room?”
“Our?”
“You don’t plan on sleeping elsewhere do you?”
“No.”
“Then yes. Our room. Tomorrow we can make it a little more you friendly.”
One dinner and a few hours later found Sirius and Hermione snogging passionately in the sitting room. She was straddled on his lap with her arms around his neck. She was torturing him by grinding into his crotch. They were sneaking around Remus and Molly, or at least Hermione was. When they were caught by Remus she tried to leap out of his lap. Sirius held her firm, “I like where you’re at.”
“Would you two get a room please,” said an amused Remus.
Hermione’s shyness overruled her arousal but just barely. She was finally beginning to adjust. When Remus left the room to afford them some privacy they made a run for it.
He pulled her up and caught her lips in a heated kiss. They struggled passionately with each other out of the room. They had just reached the staircase when the front door opened. They both froze, she giggled and broke free of him and ran to his room. He paused only to take note that it was Shacklebolt before he pursued his quarry.
The door had barely closed before his shirt was off. He picked up his wand and locked the door, silenced the room and divested them of clothing. Hermione shrieked and giggled at her instant nakedness. Sirius reached her and consumed her. His hands and mouth were everywhere, for the first time she ran her fingers over him without permission. He moaned at the contact, it would seem she had a similar affect on him as he did on her.
She marveled at the feeling of his muscles, in his arms, across his chest and back, everything about him was hard and strong. Hearing him moaning her name as she stroked his body gave her the courage to gently wrap her fingers around his cock. Sirius paused, she had his full attention. She wasn’t sure what to do to please him so she just touched and stroked.
“I need you,” his voice was low and husky.
“I need you, too.” It was the first time Hermione had spoken her desire without his prompting.
Sirius rolled onto his back and lifted her down onto him. He bent his knees to help support her and he showed her how to take control. She was a little clumsy at first but with his guidance quickly got the hang of it.
Hermione rode him to their completion, she enjoyed the sense of power she felt. Sirius grinned at her knowing she had really enjoyed that. She draped herself across his body and he wrapped his arms around her. He kissed her forehead and stroked her back, helping her calm down. Together they fell asleep naked in each other’s arms.