Where the New Future Begins

Chapter 14

Things have been different since the kiss between Sirius and me. You could tell that something happened between us. I tried to avoid them all I can. I did not know what to do about Sirius right now. I did not need these feelings right now. I had a mission and that was top priority. Plus, I don't think anything could happen because I am his teacher.

I sighed and leaned back in my chair. I couldn't help but think about him and get distracted about it all. It was too complicating. I heard a knock on the and looked up to see Fabian standing there. I got up and walked over to him to give him a hug.

"What are you doing here? Where's Gideon?" I asked.

"Gideon is on a mission and I was not need. So I thought I would come and see my favorite witch." He told me.

I smiled about that. Fabian and Gideon really reminded me of Fred and George. But there was a few differences with the two twins. I could see it and I just smiled at it. I defiantly had to make sure those two stay alive long enough to see their twin nephews. Molly always regretted for her sons not to meet their uncles. But fate was an evil thing.

"What are you up too?" Fabian asked me.

I smiled and said,

"Grading papers."

"Wow sounds like fun. So you are stuck in here while all your students are out in Hogsmeade enjoying their day. Plus you are still young enough to fit in with them." Fabian said with a smirk.

I just laughed and said,

"Then what do you have planned?"

"Well, I was hoping a very clever and beautiful witch would accompany me to Hogsmeade." Fabian asked with a flirty smirk.

I sighed and looked over to my desk. I did deserve a break and the papers would be there when I get back. I then looked out the window and smiled. I grabbed a cloak and followed him out. We walked beside each other and headed down to Hogsmeade.

"So where do you want to start?" He asked.

I looked around and said,

"How about we walk around and window shop for right now. Then head to Three Broomsticks for lunch."

He nodded and led me down the path. We walked in silence for a little while enjoying our surroundings. I smiled to myself. I forgot how good it was to just relax and let my guard down for a little while. I look over to Fabian and smile.

"Thank you for bring me out here."

"I'm glad to help." He said.

We kept walking around and then I heard my stomach start to growl. Fabian looked at me with a laugh and said,

"You hungry?"

I snickered too and nodded. We headed to the Three Broomsticks. I went to get a table while he ordered for us. I sat there looking around. I looked over to the back corner and saw the big booth. I smiled to myself and remember all the good times I had here with Harry and Ron.

"Hermione?" I heard.

I looked up and saw Remus standing there. I smiled to him and said,

"Hello Remus. How are you?"

"I'm good. What are you doing here?" He asked a little shocked.

I couldn't help but laugh about this. Remus blushed a little bit. You could see that he was a little embarrassed about his question. I gave him a smile and said,

"It's alright Remus. I know it must be weird to see one of your teachers out. But I am here with a friend. Are you here alone or are the boys with you somewhere?"

"Sirius and James went to Zonkos to see some new products. But they will be meeting me here soon. If that is what you are wondering." Remus said with a concerned looked.

I nodded and was about to explain myself before Remus said,

"Don't worry about it Hermione. I understand. You just need time and James and I understand."

He then walked away. That was one thing I always loved about Remus. He was so understanding and Harry must have got his understanding from James and Lily. I realized he said nothing about Sirius. I wonder what he thought about this right now. I sighed and then Fabian gave me a look. I just shrugged and Fabian sat down across from me.

"So how are the students treating you?" Fabian asked.

"They are all great but of course there are a few that are still very unsure about me. Most of them are Slytherins." I told him.

He just nodded and then asked,

"How did things go with Charles?"

I gave him a looked and could not believe it. He smiled at me and said,

"You are not the only one that is observant about your surroundings."

I just smiled and said,

"Things went alright. I know that he doesn't really trust me just yet because of all the secret I hold but that is how it must be for now. For mine and all your guys safety."

Fabian nodded and you could tell he understood. I smiled and said,

"Thank you for being such a great friend to me. I don't have many of them since I got here. But it's nice to have a few that trust me."

"Well, Gideon and myself will always be your friend no matter what. You are something special and we know when not to have a great friend like you." He explained.

I smiled to him and then you heard the doors open and there walked in was James and Sirius. They walked past me and you could see that Sirius saw me. He quickly looked away and went to join Remus at the booth in the back. I sighed and looked down at my drink. Fabian grabbed my hand and gave me a look. I sighed and said,

"I think I messed up and I don't know how to fix it."

"Well, what can I do to help?" Fabian asked.

I shrugged and said,

"Walk with me back to the castle. I think we can talk more privately there."

*Sirius's POV*

I watch her sit there with that guy. He came to our class once but I did not remember his name. I sighed and looked away. James patted me on the back. Remus spoke up and said,

"Why won't you just talk to her?"

"Because there is nothing to say." I told him.

I looked over and saw her get up and leave with the guy. I know I should not have kissed her but it just felt right. I never had feelings for someone this strong. But there she was and she just through them away like nothing. She led me on by kissing my back.

"Sirius I kind of agree with Remus on this. We all know that something is going on with you and Hermione. Now things are just awkward and class is not that fun anymore." James explained.

I just sighed and got up. I told them that I was going to take a walk to clear my head. I just wandered around and did not realize that I ended up back up at the castle. I looked around and headed to the lake. I could always think there.

*Hermione's POV*

I sat there by the tree. Fabian and I had a great chat. I know I can trust him with my secret. But I was not ready to tell him them all. I just sat there in silence and let my thought take me over. I heard some footsteps and I saw Sirius coming my way. I did not know what to do. I could not move. My whole body would not move. Sirius looked over and we made eye contact.