More Than Magic (Hermione x Male reader)

Year 3 - I'll wait I promise

"Look. It's Lupin," I said.

"Immobulus!" I hear Lupin say freezing the tree.

"And Snape's coming," Harry said.

"And now we wait," I said.

"Still got that feeling," Hermione said.

"Yeah," I said.

"Are you sure it is a bad thing for us I mean maybe it is just a feeling that you are nervous so you expect the worst?" Hermione said.

"Perhaps," I said.

"Hey so about this year and al the time we spent together and when we kissed what did it mean to you if anything," Hermione said.

"It was some of the best times ever I never wanted them to end," I said hugging her closer.

"Thank you," Hermione said as she snuggled into my hug.

Later I look up and see the tops of the trees etched against the darkening sky. Soon a flock of bats fly over us one was caught by when Buckbeak a tail twitches briefly between his beak, then it was gone.

"At least someone's enjoying himself," Hermione said as Harry comes and sat by us.

We all sit together in the lengthening shadows. Harry snaps off a piece of chocolate and hands it out to me and Hermione.

"Hermione, Y/N..." Harry said.

"Yes?" Hermione said as I just looked at him.

"Before. Down by the lake. When I was with Sirius... I did see someone... that someone made the Dementors go away..." Harry said

"With a Patronus. I heard Snape telling Dumbledore when we were taken to the hospital. According to him, only a really powerful wizard could have conjured it,"

"It was my Dad," Hermione looks at Harry.

"It was my Dad who conjured the Patronus," Hermione said.

"But, Harry, your Dad's..." I said as he cut me off

"Dead. I know. I'm just telling you what I saw," Harry said.

Hermione nods, not wanting to press Harry further, and then we glance beyond the trees, toward the Whomping Willow.

"Here we come," I said as we stood up.

"You see Sirius talking to me? He's asking me to come live with him," Harry said.

"Really?" I said.

"When we free him, I'll never have o go back to the Dursleys. I'm going to tell him I'd like to live
someplace in the country. I think he'd like that, after all those years in Azkaban. We don't need a big place and I can help him," Harry said.

A howl pierces the night. Hermione glances toward the Willow.

"It's happened. Lupin's transformed" I said.

"Which means Pettigrew is slipping safely into the night. While we just stand here..." Harry said.

A fierce growling is heard as twin silhouettes of the dog and the werewolf bound into the tall grass. Harry watches himself appear and hurl the stick as before. The werewolf turns and begins to stalk.

"AWOOOOOOOOOO!" Hermione yelled.

Harry wheels, sees Hermione, hands cupped to her mouth, making a loud howl. He covers her mouth.

"What are you doing?" Harry said.

"Saving your life," Hermione said.

Harry looks back to the tall grass. The werewolf is frozen. As before, it begins to approach Harry again. AWOOOOOOOOOO! This time, Harry doesn't stop her.

"Thanks. But we have to move," Harry said.

"Why?" Hermione said.

"Because that werewolf you just called is running right this way," I said.

We exchange a glance and run.

Harry, Hermione and I dash for our lives we swing behind a huge tree. The werewolf pauses. As it approaches the tree, Harry, Hermione and I silently sidestep in the opposite direction, until the werewolf disappears. We make our way back and then a group is heard behind us I step in front of Hermione to protect her. I was about to draw my wand but Lupin was fast and he slashed my chest as I fell to the ground with a cry.

"Y/N" Hermione screams as Harry held her back.

Buckbeak charges into the clearing, screening us. The werewolf snarls angrily and makes to charge. With lightning-fast reflexes, Buckbeak's claws slash the air only inches from the werewolf's face. The werewolf stops, eyes glittering with rage, then howls. Turning, it vanishes into the forest.

"Y/N Y/N please say something," Hermione said.

"Uhhhh that hurt like hell," I said.

"Oh thank god," Hermione said as she hugged me

"That can't be good," I say looking up at the sky.

The others look up as well as a sea of Dementors cross the sky the moon illuminating them from behind as they move.

"Sirius," Heery said but then looks at me

"Go we'll catch up," I said as I smiled at him with a nod.

"But..." Harry said

"Just go," I said and he nodded before running off.

Hermione stays with me and helps me to my feet after using a few spells to stop the bleeding as I lean on her we make it to the lake to see it was Harry who sent the Dementors off. Once back on the ground and Sirius safe we sent him off with Buckbeak before returning to the hospital wing just in time.

Harry and I walk softly toward the open door of Lupin's office and peer in. Lupin stands over a battered suitcase, filling it with the last of his books. Without turning, he speaks.

"Hello, Harry Y/N," Lupin said as harry jumped. Lupin turns and smiles with haggard eyes.

"Saw you coming," Lupin said.

The Marauder's Map lies open on an otherwise bare desk. Harry nods and looks back to Lupin. Unable to disguise his shock at Lupin's appearance.

"I've looked worse, believe me," Luinp said.

"Well you don't look that bad," I said.

"Y/N," Lupin said sadly.

"Look about the rumours you there true but I don't blame you and neither should you, you weren't yourself, not to mention you are probably the best D.A.D.A teacher we will ever have," I said.

"You've been sacked," Harry said.

"Resigned, actually," Lupin said.

"Resigned! But why!" Harry said.

"It seems that someone has let slip the nature of my condition," Lupin said.

"Snape," Harry said.

"Whoever. It was bound to get out. This time tomorrow, the owls will start arriving. Parents will not want a -- someone like me -- teaching their children," Lupin said.

Later in the great hall after saying goodbye to lupin we see Ron standing amid a circle of excited Gryffindors.

"Stand back, I said! I'll take it upstairs if you don't settle!" Ron said as we arrive

As Harry arrives, he glances at Hermione, who clears her throat loudly. The others turn and begin all speaking at once.

"Harry! Wherever did you get it!" Neville said

"Can I have a go, Harry? After you, of course" Seamus said.

"Quiet! Thank you. Let the man through," Ron said.

Mystified, Harry steps forward, the boys peeling away, clearing his view of the broomstick in Ron's hands. The label gleams: "FIREBOLT."

"Whose is that?" Harry said.

"Whose is it? It's yours, mate," Ron said.

"Who? But... how?" Harry said.

"It's a mystery. Though... this fell out of the wrapping," Hermione said holding a feather

Harry, trailed by the others, exits with the Firebolt. As he strides off, others join the assembly Hagrid, Malfoy, Crabbe, and Goyle among them curious to see what the commotion is all about. Harry mounts the broom. Licks his finger and jabs it in the air. A few others do the same. Hagrid does the same. Crabbe and Goyle start to do the same when Malfoy slaps their hands down. Finally, Harry places his hand on the broom. Sets his grip. Takes a breath then bust into the sky.

As we see him fly off a few wizards appear before us one looks at me and my face falls as I know what is happening.

"It's time right," I said and they nod

"But he said after school was over," Hermione said.

"The situation has changed," One said.

"It's okay but Hermione I promise I will make it through this and see you next year all you have to do is wait for me," I said.

"I'll wait I promise," Hermione said as she kissed me goodbye for the year.

End of the third year