The Arrivals , A slow Burn Romance [ Edited Version 2022 ]

Part 11 : Departure

The students packed their luggage, getting ready for the new year at Hogwarts. Harry gave a hug to his parents and godfather as he left the house with Hermione and the Weasleys. Hermione saw Sirius giving her quick looks after he hugged Harry. She hesitated to move closer.

She felt uncomfortable, to embrace him in front of everyone, or doing the first step is still not easy to her.

"Goodbye, don't forget to owl." And with that, she left.

The students and Professor Remus flooed to the train station. As they waited for their turn to enter the train, a dark, tall figure emerged. The potion master was healthy as a horse, and as fit as a butcher's dog.

"Professor, glad you are healthy and well," Hermione greeted.

"I thought you were very sick, sir, didn't know you would attend with us today," Ron commented clumsily with a sick expression. He never saw Snape out of his room since he came to Grimmauld Place three days ago.

"Well, Mr. Weasely, It's look like I am alive again, and that I must attend with you, or you won't have anyone to torture you at school." His black robes fluttered behind him as he boarded the train before them.

On the train, it was crowded as usual, loud and noisy. Neville's frog jumped everywhere on the windows except Hermione's. She was silent, looking at the landscape and thinking. She didn't talk to Sirius or give him a proper goodbye... she got used to him, his loud and problematic behavior, his singing sound all over the house. She was recalling their last memories , when they had fun on the roof , and when she showed him the house after the maintenance remembering his cheerful expressions, his handsome smile that crept into his face after the long years of sadness.

Her heart was jumping everytime she hear his voice , joking or singing, or laughing so loud with the maraurders.

She miss this different energy , although he is so different from her , like the difference between day and night , but he bring joy and happiness to her.

Everyone thought she will end up with a man with strict nature , smart , or a man with knowledge and share the same practical demeanor with her, someone who is hard to reach her likening., she herself preferred an older one ,yes,. But not in a million years this person happened to be Sirius, who mixed naughtiness and maturity very well and resulted an irresistible man with a young rebellious spirit. .

Who was not even controlling his sleep pattern..

"Hermione are you okay?" Ron asked.

"I am fine."

"Well... you've been dead silent."

"I said I am fine," she answered aggressively and got up to leave the cabin. "I want some fresh air." Harry turned at Ron , " What's wrong with 'er? She was just fine few hours ago !" He asked

Ron shrugged , " I dunno know, but I'm kinda used to her mood swings "

She left to meet Remus at his cabin to talk about the upcoming subjects.History and Defense that are the most important for her N.E.W.T.S.

Remus knew what was wrong with her, but he decided to make it easy and distract her from missing Sirius.

The train arrived at the desired destination. They greeted Hagrid .

Harry ran to him and hugged him , Ron and Hermione followed him and asked about his summer, " How was your summer , Hagrid ? "

Hermione asked excitedly

" Quite well , 've been hunting the flobberworms ! eatin' the lettuce those greedy fellows!"

They put on their robes and followed Hagrid to the boats ..