To Be With You | By : articcat621 Category: Harry Potter > Het - Male/Female > Sirius/Hermione Views: 6535 -:- Recommendations : 2 -:- Currently Reading : 1 |
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Chapter 3
Hermione's eyes fluttered opened. She felt a small hand tugging on her shirt, "Mummy?" With a grown, she pulled herself upright. "Eri?"
"Mummy," he said, pulling on her again.
Reaching down, she pulled him up onto the bed. She pulled him close, pressing a kiss to his forehead.
"Mummy, kay?"
"I'm okay sweetie; Mummy just had the strangest dream."
"It wasn't a dream, Mione," Ginny said from the doorway.
Hermione pulled herself upright, keeping Eridanus tight in her embrace. "What?" she whispered, forcing herself not to overthink things.
Ginny nodded. "Sirius is in the living room. He's alive Hermione." She crossed the room and sat down on the edge of the bed.
Hermione frowned. Was it true? Was Sirius really alive?
"It's true," Ginny said, reading Hermione's mind. No doubt her best friend was probably overthinking everything.
"Really?" she whispered, tears pouring down face. Hope began to swell in her chest. "He's all right?"
Ginny nodded, smiling. "Sirius is fine Hermione, you did it. All your rune work, you did it. You've brought him back."
Eridanus started to fuss in her arms. Hermione squeezed him tightly. "Daddy's home," she whispered to him.
Eridanus looked up at her funny.
"You'll see," Hermione said with a smile. She tapped her finger to his nose, causing him to giggle.
"Do you want me to tell him to come in?" Ginny asked.
Hermione bit her lip. "I'm afraid."
Ginny scooted over and gave her a tight hug. "Things will be fine Hermione. Just think positive, okay?"
"But what if he doesn't want to be with me anymore? So much time has passed…" Hermione trailed off, hoping the grief wouldn't consume her.
"Hermione, you have to give him a chance. Talk to him, please. He's been really worried about you." Ginny gave her a sympathetic look.
Hermione let out a sigh. "Yeah, you're right. Where is he?"
"In the kitchen, Harry and Remus explained everything that happened." Ginny gave her one quick hug for support. "I'll go get him."
"Thanks Ginny," Hermione said, giving her friend a grateful smile. Ginny disappeared through the door. Taking a deep breath, Hermione stood up off the bed. She began to pace back and forth on the bed as Eridanus played with his stuffed dog in the bed. The butterflies began to churn in her stomach.
Ginny made her way into the kitchen where the three men were. The rest of the party had dispersed, knowing that this was a more private matter.
Pushing open the door, she saw Sirius and Harry deep in conversation. Remus looked up when he saw Ginny enter. "How is she?"
"Hermione's awake. She looked all right," Ginny said, taking a seat.
Sirius let out a sigh. "I can't believe it's been so long. Two years. And so much has happened."
"But you're here now, and that's what matters," Remus said, clapping Sirius on the back.
Harry shook his head. "I can't believe Mione actually did it. She actually freed you."
Sirius grinned. "I can't believe she did either. I always knew she was a smart cookie."
"The brightest of the bunch," Ginny said. "But she's in her bedroom, well, you're old bedroom. Go talk to her."
Sirius nodded. With a sigh, he began the long journey to his bedroom. He replayed the scene from earlier.
When she walked through the doorway, it was if his whole world had come to a stop.
In the time that had past, she had grown even more beautiful.
Her eyes had widened at the sight of him, her mouth forming a small O.
He stared at the door in front of him. On the other side of the door was Hermione, the girl he had loved. On the other side of the door was his son… his son.
Barely any time had passed for him, but for her, it had been two years. Two whole years. Did she still love him the same way?
There was only one way to find out.
Taking a deep breath, he pushed open the door.
Hermione looked up when the door creaked open. Looking at Eridanus, she saw he had drifted asleep, squeezing his toy dog tightly.
Sirius stood in the doorway, looking at her warily.
Hermione didn't say anything; she just stood there, taking his appearance in. He looked exactly the same as he did two years ago. He was wearing the same clothes even.
Sirius slowly took a step forward, closing the door behind him.
Hermione swallowed nervously. "Sirius," she said, feeling like she needed to say something.
He looked at her nervously. "Hermione," he said. Looking up at her, he couldn't hold himself back. He moved forward swiftly, pulling her in for a bone crushing hug.
Hermione froze for a moment, unable to believe that this was really happening.
Sirius, noticing Hermione wasn't returning his hug, pulled away. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean-"
Hermione cut him off by wrapping her arms around him. She could feel the tears pouring down her face. "You're really here," she whispered.
"Hermione, of course I'm really here. You've brought me back," he said, pressing a kiss to the top of her head.
She squeezed him tightly. "I've missed you so much," she said fiercely, her voice cracking. He was back… he was alive, here in her arms.
Pulling away, Sirius tilted her chin up. He took in her tear stained appearance. "I know so much time has passed for you, but not a day has passed for me. I love you Hermione, more than I could possibly explain in words. But I would never pressure you to return my affections, if you've moved on, I'd completely understand. I just want-"
She cut him off with a kiss. "Stop rambling Sirius. I love you, I still love you. Nothing has changed for me."
"Really?" he asked, his eyes wide.
"Really," she nodded. "Every thought has had you in it. I've dreamt of being able to save you, but I had never thought I'd actually do it."
Sirius chuckled. "Well you did, my little know it all, and I'm so thankful."
Hermione looked up, a small smile on her face. "Oh Sirius, I still can't believe it. You're here, you're here with me, and I love you so much."
Sirius' breath caught in his throat. She still loved him. After all this time, she still loved him. "Oh Hermione," he said, catching her lips with his own once more. Her arms reached up and entangled themselves in his hair. One of his hands cupped her face while the other reached down and gripped her waist.
She still couldn't believe it. This was just too good to be true. He was here, in her arms. Warmth spread throughout her body, pooling in the pit of her stomach. Oh Merlin, she had missed this.
Eridanus began to cry.
Breaking away, Hermione smiled meekly at him. "Let me introduce you to your son."
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