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Here Without You	By : articcat621 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Sirius/Hermione Views: 7300 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 2
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Professor McGonagall dropped her teacup. Hermione shifted awkwardly in her seat, unsure of what to do in this situation. She waited for the Professor to collect herself, and say something. She just knew people were going to have this kind of reaction, she wondered what the rest of the Order would say when they found out. She'd have to contact Remus first to tell him. Sirius was his best friend, he deserved to know.
Professor McGonagall repaired her teacup, and placed it back on the table. She took a deep breath, before addressing the issue, "Please explain what has been going on, Hermione."
Hermione sighed, she knew this would end up with her in tears, but she really didn't care. "Well, Sirius and I had been seeing each other in secret for a while. And I loved him, despite the age difference and his history. He loved me, despite the fact he was old enough to be my father. We just, clicked. It's hard to explain Professor. I found out that I was pregnant about a month after the incident at the Ministry. I, ummm…" she trailed off.
She started sobbing, her shoulders shaking with every breath. Professor McGonagall moved closer to Hermione, pulling her into her arms. "Shhhhh. Everything will be alright Hermione. You have people here who love you, and who are going to help you through this."
Hermione's sobs began to subside. "Yes, I know. It's just so hard. My parents… they don't know, they don't even know I exist. And I just, it's hard. I miss him, and this," she gestured to her stomach, "makes it so much harder."
Professor McGonagall held Hermione even tighter. "From now on, call me Minerva. Hermione, I'll act as your guardian, your mother, I will support you in every way possible. We, the staff and I, had no idea what you were going through. I promise we'll be able to dismiss any rumors that Miss Brown is spreading."
Hermione nodded, "Thank you so much." She appreciated it, she really did. Hermione already thought of Minerva as a motherly figure, and this just made it that much better. Hermione smiled, knowing that everything would be okay.
"I've decided to call him, Eridanus Corvus Black," Hermione stated. "I didn't want him to have Granger as a last name. It just doesn't seem right."
Minerva nodded, "That's understandable. Eridanus is a beautiful name."
Hermione nodded. Minerva went on to discuss Hermione's thoughts about how to go through the rest of the pregnancy. Hermione was about to leave, but stopped as she turned round to face Minerva at the door. "Minerva, is there any way I could meet up with Remus? I really need to tell him before anyone else does."
She nodded. "You may use my fireplace to Floo to headquarters tonight."
"Thank you Professor," Hermione said gratefully.
Hermione felt excited as she made her way back to her room. She had no idea of what she was going to say to Remus. She was torn, she wanted Harry to be Eridanus' godfather, but then again, Remus would also be a good choice. What would Sirius want? She wasn't sure. She could picture him in her mind arguing both sides.
She changed direction, deciding that she'd talk to Harry about it. She found him in the Common Room. Once she entered, all the voices hushed, and people stared at her. "If you all don't stop looking at me right now, I am going to give you all detention," she growled. The students immediately turned away, not wanting to invoke the wrath of Hermione Granger.
She stormed over to Harry and grabbed his hand, pulling him with her. "Can we go outside and talk?"
Harry nodded, following her. They made their way to the Lake, sitting beside it. "What's on your mind Mione?" Harry asked her.
She sighed. "I have to make a choice, and well, I'm not sure what to do."
"Oh?"
Hermione took a deep breath. "I need to choose a godfather for Eridanus. But I don't know who to pick! I want to pick you because I know that you would want to be his godfather, and I know Sirius would want you to as well. He was your godfather and it would be lovely if you were his son's godfather, yet part of me wants to choose Remus. They were best friend's their whole lives, and it just makes sense to me. But I don't know. I'm torn. And the fact that Sirius isn't here to help me just makes it that much harder. Please help me, because I just don't know what to do." Hermione was crying again. It seemed that all she ever did lately was cry. The hormones were just driving her crazy.
Harry rubbed her shoulder. "Make Remus godfather. He'd really appreciate it. He's been so lost lately, and I know it would make him feel better."
"Are you sure Harry? I don't want you to feel left out. I do love you, you know, and he loves you too." Harry smiled, "Of course I know that. But really, tell Remus he's the godfather. That's what Sirius would want."
Hermione nodded, "Thank you Harry." She hugged him tightly.
The two of them sat outside just enjoying the peace and quiet. Hermione lay there, drawing circles on her stomach.
Harry smiled, "You're getting more noticeable Mione."
She laughed, "I know. My little boy is getting bigger and bigger."
"We have to tell the Order you know."
She nodded, "Yes I know. I will at the next meeting. I'm going to talk to Remus tonight."
Harry nodded. "This is going to cause a huge shit storm Mione, I hope you're ready for it."
Hermione sighed, "Yes, I know. And I suppose I'll be alright, as long as you and Ron don't abandon me."
"You know we won't abandon you," Harry said.

The rest of the day flew by, and before Hermione knew it, she was standing in front of Minerva's office. She was incredibly nervous to talk to Remus, but she knew she had to. She knocked twice before entering; Minerva guided her to the fireplace. Taking a deep breath, she flooed to the headquarters. She found herself standing in the kitchen, overwhelmed with memories. She called out for Remus but there was no answer. Hermione walked around, taking in the feel of the house. It had been so long since she had been there.
Hermione could feel the memories choking her, her eyes began to well up. "Hermione?" She heard his voice behind her. She turned to face a confused Lupin. "Hi Remus," she said.
He led her back into the kitchen. "Minerva said you wanted to talk, but she refused to tell me anything else. Is everything alright?" he asked, his voice full of concern.
Remus looked tired; she realized that the full moon was approaching. "Yes, I suppose so. I don't know. I'll let you be the judge of that." Remus looked at her confused. Hermione took a deep breath, and told him.
"Remus, I'm pregnant, and well, there is no easy way to say this, but, Sirius is the father. I was seeing him before he, well, he umm..." she trailed off. The grief consumed her, and she vaguely recalled her favorite quote. It seemed to fit her life perfectly.
"That ... which you may suppose the most potent to arrest my imagination, is actually the least, for what is not connected with him to me? And what does not recall him? I cannot look down to this floor, but his features are shaped on the flags! In every cloud, in every tree —filling the air at night, and caught by glimpses in every object by day, I am surrounded with his image! The most ordinary faces of men and women — my own features — mock me with a resemblance. The entire world is a dreadful collection of memorandum that he did exist, and that I have lost him!"
She stopped, as tears welled in her eyes. Remus didn't say anything, he just stared at her.
Hermione continued to sob. "I just, I wanted you to know. You were his best friend, and I needed to be the one to tell you." She felt her vision blur, unable to see how Remus was reacting. Suddenly, Hermione felt herself enclosed in a bone crushing embrace. She leaned into his touch, glad he wasn't angry.
"Hermione," he began. "I will protect you both, no matter the cost."
She nodded, "Thank you. I well; I want you to be his godfather. It is what Sirius would have wanted."
Remus began to tear up as well, "Of course. I'd be honoured."
Lupin got up and made some tea for the both of them. Hermione was so glad he had taken it so well. She had been terrified that he'd be furious with her. "So," he began, "You mentioned it was a he?"
Hermione nodded, smiling. "Eridanus Corvus Black."
Lupin smiled, "That's beautiful. Eridanus."
She nodded.
"Hermione, you know the Order is going to refuse to give you any missions," Remus stated.
She sighed, "I don't want to deal with that, not just yet. I still want to fight; I want to be there for Harry until the end."
Lupin shook his head, "I admire you for that, and Sirius would too. Yet I want you to be safe, not dead."
Hermione frowned, he was right. "I have to go Remus. Thank you, for everything." She walked over and hugged him. She flooed back to Hogwarts, seeing Minerva at her desk.
"It went well," Hermione stated. Hermione left the office and made her way to her room, she was exhausted. She climbed into bed, snuggling up against her pillows. She vowed to protect her son.
Minerva smiled, she knew that Hermione and her unborn child would be fine.
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