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Chapter 41: Restlessness
"Lily, sit down and let me get dinner started." Hermione jumped up to help Lily who was in the last week of her pregnancy. Hermione could sympathize, considering she had been in her shoes just over six weeks ago.
"Oh Hermione, I don't need to sit and be idle. Anyhow, you are the one that has been up all night dealing with a fussy baby." Lily kicked her feet up on the nearest chair, while rubbing her enormous pregnant belly. It still seemed extremely odd to Hermione to know one of her best friends was growing inside of Lily. This was the strange aspect of her current situation. What would it be like holding Baby Harry? The other burning question in her mind was about herself. Had baby Hermione Granger been born last September? She really wished that there was someone that she could ask this peculiar question to.
Hermione started boiling water for pasta and turned back to Lily. "It not's like I have much chance to hold Thomas during the day. With the babysitting Marauders, they seem to keep themselves occupied these days playing with my son." The thought of all of these grown man fighting over who got to hold Thomas next made her smile. "I never imagined how lucky I would be to live in a house full of male nannies."
Lily laughed and said, "I just hope this house full of nannies stay on the job once this baby is born." She looked lovingly down at her stomach.
"Was someone calling for a nanny?" James came walking in with Thomas cradled in his arms. "Thomas and I were having a discussion about Quidditch, and how the best position to play is a Seeker." Both Hermione and Lily rolled their eyes at each other. James was swinging Thomas around like he was riding on a broomstick, "Zoom! And the great Gryffindor Seeker, Thomas, sees the snitch and races after it in full speed."
Hermione kept an eye on her baby, but noticed he watched James with wide eyes as he was "flown" through the air trying to catch the imaginary snitch. Harry really had been very much like his father. It was almost like watching Harry with Thomas right now. There wasn't as much sorrow and loss, considering that Harry would be "born again" very soon. This time she wanted to do everything within her power to keep Harry and his parents safe. What she really wanted to do, was Avada Kadavra Wormtail the next time he walked into the house. If that was what it would take to keep the Potters safe, she would do it sooner, rather than later. Hermione was not afraid at all to take down the spineless, traitor.
A head poked over her shoulder and hands settled on her waist, as Hermione stirred the sauce, "Ummm, what smells so divine." Sirius Black had changed his stripes the past few weeks, after he had seen that Hermione had been no threat to anyone in the house. In fact, he had started becoming very friendly with Hermione in a way that made her somewhat nervous. Sirius was a very good looking wizard at this time. She couldn't help being attracted to him, especially after the crush she had had on him during the summer before her fifth year of school. It was especially hard because now they were the same age. Though she was still very much in love with Tom, she had such uncertainties about a future with him; especially now that she had a baby to protect and raise on her own.
"Sirius, you can see what it is. I think that you are just begging for a taste, right?" Hermione turned her head up to meet his eyes. The way that he smiled back at her curled her toes.
"Why yes my lady, I would love a taste." Hermione elbowed him in the ribs and he jumped back. "You do not play fair." Ever the womanizer, he continued to flirt with Hermione.
"You can wait for dinner like everyone else Sirius Black." Hermione tried to sound stern, but the teasing tone in her voice escaped. "Why don't you help set the table and then we all can be eating dinner soon."
"Your wish is my command, lady" Sirius bowed to Hermione and opened up the cupboard to get the dishes.
The flirting between Sirius and Hermione did not go unnoticed by James and Lily. They had started to see a pattern develop the past week, with Sirius laying on the charm, and Hermione opening up to his advances. Of course they were totally open to Sirius and Hermione starting a relationship. They knew Sirius needed someone like Hermione in his life to settle him down. Sirius had also become very attached to Thomas and was taking a very fatherly place in the baby's life. Last night when Thomas had been up with a colicky stomach, Sirius had gotten up, taken Thomas from Hermione's arms and directed her back to bed. In the morning, Hermione found Sirius asleep on the couch with Thomas asleep on his chest. It had warmed her to him even more, to see his arms wrapped protectively around the baby.
The four adults enjoyed the delicious dinner and the casual conversation, until a touchy subject was brought up.
"Hermione, don't you think it is time to leave this house and get some fresh air?"James knew that Sirius had wanted to get her out and take her on a walk and take her somewhere nice for dinner. He had been encouraging him to ask her out for the past several days.
Hermione looked up with startled eyes. She didn't know what to say. She knew that she was feeling extremely restless and needed a break from being indoors. This was not like her to shun the outdoors. Her biggest fear was that she was not ready yet to maybe be found by Tom. What would he do? Would he be angry with her because she hadn't sought him out yet and brought the baby to him? She didn't dare go out, especially with the baby, until she knew more about what Lord Voldemort was up to right now. The same problem was still in play though, how in the world could she ever find out that information unless she asked a Death Eater? Hermione truly missed "her" Tom so much. There was an ache inside of her though, wondering if there was anything left of the man she loved. If only Dumbledore hadn't sent her back through time. She just knew that if she had stayed with Tom, he would have been a different man. Here she now sat, being pursued by Sirius and almost wanting it. Hermione felt so confused she didn't know what to do.
"It might not be a bad idea to take an afternoon off away from the baby", Lily encouraged Hermione. She could tell that James and Lily really wanted something to happen between her and Sirius. The question was... did she want something to happen? She knew that she was physically attracted to the man. Every time she was around him or he touched her, she tingled all over. He was such a handsome man and very fit. She had already lain in bed at night and wondered about what sex would be like with him. Hermione's cheeks burned as she met Sirius's eyes and hoped that he was not a Legilimens. She would be mortified if he knew what she had been thinking.
"I guess that maybe we could be out for awhile. But who will watch Thomas?" Even after she said it, she knew it was a daft excuse. There were many people that lived in this house that could watch Thomas for one afternoon.
"That is great Hermione! Shall we do something tomorrow afternoon?" Sirius beamed at her with excitement.
Hermione couldn't help but smile back. "Let's plan on it. What should I wear?"
Sirius got a twinkle in his eye and said, "I will let you know in the morning. It will be more fun keeping you in suspense." As he winked at her, Hermione noticed the triumphant look James and Lily gave one another.
The ill-tempered Lord Voldemort was tired of sitting in his room. He was also weary of receiving reports of no sign of Hermione or Thomas. He was ready to get out there himself and go knocking door to door. Why hadn't Hermione at least sought him out? Maybe she had no idea where to find him, since he had no idea where she currently was. Where ever she was, it was somewhere safe where he could not send an owl. He had tried several times to send her a message and it had always come back undelivered. Lord Voldemort's greatest concern was that she was in the clutches of The Order. That would be an easy deduction where Dumbledore would make sure to send her. So far they had been tailing every member of The Order and had not seen her with one of them.
In his depressive state, he realized that his son would be six weeks old now. He was very anxious to see him. There were some bonding rituals that needed to be done while he was a baby. Flamina had warned him years ago, that in order for the prophecy to come true, the rituals must be completed within the first year after the child's birth. He wanted a powerful son by his side. He would still enact his revenge against the meddling Dumbledore. As day after day and year after year had passed, he had vowed to someday kill Dumbledore. Lord Voldemort's remaining soul had grown cold as his mind replayed what had been taken away from him" the only woman he had ever cared for and the prophesied son. The Dark Lord's hands shook, as he imagined what it would feel like to squeeze the life out of Dumbledore. This seemed to be the only satisfaction he felt at the moment, as he gloomily thought again of Hermione and his son.
Hermione looked at her reflection trying to decide if she liked what she saw. She twisted from front to back, trying not to notice her large stomach. She knew it had only been six weeks since Thomas' birth, and she shouldn't be so hard on herself. It still was hard not to notice the remaining baby bulge. Hermione's hair was worn in long curls down her back. The yellow sundress fit tightly around the top because of her breasts, large from nursing. That was one aspect of her figure she still really loved, considering how thin she had been in her younger years. Her new curvaceous hips and bum had become a temptation for Sirius, who always walked by and swatted or pinched her. This made her giggle whenever he did this, even though she should have been put out. Sometimes it was so hard to be angry at Sirius.
A knock at the bedroom door made Hermione jump with anxiety. "Hermione, are you ready?" Lily poked her head into the room. "My, look at you! You are so beautiful!" Lily waddled over slowly to hug Hermione.
She couldn't help but smile back at Lily. Her enthusiasm and bright outlook lit up a room. "Thank you Lily. Is Sirius here yet?" Hermione couldn't help but smile thinking of the man she would be spending private time with soon. Her stomach had been turning somersaults, ever since yesterday, just thinking about her date. Where were they going and what would they be doing? Would Sirius try to kiss her and would she let him?
"Hermione, are you in there?" Lily was waving a hand in front of her face. "I asked if you are ready to head downstairs. Sirius is down there waiting for you and he is wearing a hole into the carpet." This broke Hermione's silent introspection.
"I am ready and nervous." Hermione knew that the words were very true on many counts. For many years she had crushed on Sirius and now she was really going on a date with him. She was also on edge because she felt she was being disloyal to Tom. Hermione had to keep reminding herself that "her" Tom wasn't in existence anymore; at least according to what she remembered hearing in the past. She smiled at Lily, "Let's get downstairs before I change my mind."
"In that case, get moving." Lily playfully pushed her towards the door. "Remember Hermione, relax and allow yourself to have a good time." Hermione stopped to look at her friend.
"It's hard, especially when I am thinking about Thomas's father. " Lily, being a good listener like she always was, stopped to listen to what Hermione had to say."I know that I will probably never see him again, but that doesn't mean that my heart has let him go."
"That doesn't mean that you can't ever love again either. Don't let something, or I should say someone, as wonderful as Sirius slip away." Lily took Hermione's hand in hers, "I just want to see you and Thomas happy and protected. It is a scary time in our world right now. No one is safe from the Death Eaters and their Dark Lord."
Masking her feelings, when hearing the Dark Lord spoken of, was proving to be a hard task for Hermione. He was so hated and feared amongst the Wizarding World. She knew this would be what she'd find.
"Of course I am ready, let's go. " Hermione vowed that she would just have a good time this afternoon.
Hermione rolled over on the picnic basket and grabbed her stomach. "Oh, I ate way too much, Sirius." She turned to look at Sirius lying on his side looking down at her. He had a grin on his face as he looked into her eyes.
"It was my pleasure. It is also a delight to look at your beautiful face and see you smile." Sirius stroked down her cheek with his finger. The single caress sent waves of pleasure through her. The depth of sincerity in his eyes, added to that pleasure. This man truly believed that she was beautiful. Every glance at her told her so.
"I am glad that you planned this today." Hermione rolled onto her side so she was facing him. "I didn't realize how much I needed to get out for sunshine and fresh air." She noticed Sirius glancing from her eyes to her lips and back again. Her heart started to beat quickly, wondering if he would kiss her and her truly wanting him to.
Before she could think anything else, Sirius leaned in close and pressed his lips to hers. He deepened the kiss, as he turned Hermione to her back and leaned on her. Hermione's hands went up into Sirius's long hair trying to pull him even closer. Sirius traced her lips with his tongue, softly plying them apart. Hermione allowed him in, savoring the strong taste of wine they had drank at lunch. Sirius pulled back to look at Hermione with longing, silently asking for permission to continue. She answered back by pulling his head back down and initiating the kiss.
Hermione didn't know how long they lay there, snogging out in the park, but she was sad when Sirius finally sat up. "It's time we got back to Thomas. " He smiled as he grabbed her hands to pull her up. He wrapped his arms around her waist and leaned in to kiss her forehead. "I don't want this to end, but I know my limits and this is about all I can do safely in the middle of a park."
Hermione laughed at his words, "I agree that the park isn't the place for further…exploration." Sirius raised his eyebrows at Hermione's choice of words.
"We will have to continue this…conversation, some other time." Sirius grabbed the blanket and basket and took Hermione's hand. He kissed her one more time and then led her home. They walked down the lane not noticing anyone or anything around them.
Standing behind a utility building, a Death Eater was ready to burst out, "Black with Hermione? That had to have been her. "Severus Snape had looked at Hermione's picture every day for the last six weeks. He would hurry back to The Dark Lord and show him his thoughts. This would make him happy and in turn would make all of his Death Eaters happier. If it was Hermione, The Dark Lord would not be pleased to see Sirius Black with his woman. Snape apparated away with a sneer, knowing what Voldemort would do to Sirius if it truly was her.
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