Where the New Future Begins

Chapter 16

I looked out the window and watched as the snow fall. This was one of my favorite part of winter. Then there is the time of having the school to myself with barely any students. I could do a lot and figure out a few things. I was also thinking about visiting a few members of the Order that I became friends with.

"Mione?" I heard from the distance.

I turned to see Sirius standing there smiling. He was all bundled up to leave. I gave him a look and asked,

"Aren't you going to be late for the train?"

"No, I wanted to ask if you would like to join us for the holidays. James even got Lily to join us for a little while after she visits her family. I know it's last minute and I should have asked you earlier. It's just we have been busy and haven't seen each other lately." Sirius asked quickly.

I tried not to laugh and, but I could see that he was rambling. I grabbed him by the face and kissed him. He smiled, and we backed up. I could feel all the emotion in the kiss. I smiled and said,

"I would love to, but I have a few plans but how about I stop by on Christmas."

He smiled and nodded. Sirius gave me one more kiss before he left. But I didn't even want him to go. I walked him to my classroom door and kissed one last time. We heard behind us a few whistles and hoots and haulers.

"Alright love birds, we got to go before we miss the train." James said dragging Sirius away.

I laughed to myself as Remus walked by and nodded his head towards me. I smiled back and then went back to my office.

*Time Jump*

I walked up to the Burrow. It was as I remembered it. I smiled to myself. Right then I saw two figures running out. At first, I thought it was Harry and Ron but then I remembered where I was at. There came running up to me was Gideon and Fabian. They both gave me a hug and led me into the house.

"Look who we found outside sis." Fabian said.

Molly turned around and smiled. I could hear little footsteps running around. I smiled to myself and saw that Molly just shook her head. She smiled and said,

"So, Hermione, what are you wearing for the Potter's Christmas Eve ball?"

I looked at her confused and asked,

"What ball?"

"Wait no one told you? The Potters didn't invite you." Molly asked surprised.

I didn't know what to think about that. I know that I was not true friends with them, but I thought we were on the right track. I sighed and then shook my head. The looks on their faces were priceless. Molly was surprised, and the twins were mad. Gideon looked to Fabian and whispered something to him. Fabian nodded and turned to me. He gave me a smile and kneeled on one knee. Molly smiled to her brother and let him talk.

"Hermione, would you do me the honor and allow me to take the most beautiful girl as my date for this ball?" Fabian asked.

I gave him a smile and nodded.

"Of course, Fabian. I would love to be your date to the ball."

He gave me a big grin and gave me a hug. Molly was so excited and said,

"Now you need a dress and I know where you can get it."

I gave her a look and Molly grabbed my hand and took me upstairs to one of the rooms. She quickly closed the door and casted a few spells. She then turned to me and asked,

"What happened to Sirius Black? Isn't he friends with the Potters? So why didn't he ask you? I thought you told Fabian, Gideon, and myself that you were seeing him."