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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 8
The visit with Poppy went very well. Eridanus was a perfectly healthy baby boy and was hitting all the milestones just right. After talking to Hermione about breastfeeding and weaning, Poppy had then examined Sirius. At once Hermione could see the love that Poppy had for him. She suspected that Poppy secretly loved all of the Marauders, as she often coddled over Remus as well.
Sirius was perfectly healthy too. His body hadn't aged a bit and it certainly didn't look like he had died. There were also no traces of dark magic in him either, so he had been cleared.
To be honest, Hermione was rather afraid that the Veil would have left lasting results on his body, but she was so thankful that was the case. He was alive and well and she couldn't be happier.
After giving lots of hugs and kisses to Eridanus, Poppy eventually let them all go. As she watched the trio walk away, she was filled with happiness.
Hermione really deserved to be happy, and it seemed life had finally offered her that chance. The three of them made a lovely family, even if none of them realized it yet. But knowing Albus, he had already started to intervene.
"What do you want to do?" Hermione asked, carrying Eridanus as they walked down the halls of Hogwarts.
"Well first, you can give me my son. You look tired Hermione, and I really don't mind carrying him."
Hermione shifted, looking at him nervously. "Are you sure?"
"Of course I'm sure," Sirius said, holding his hands out. Hermione hesitated though, causing Sirius to grumble slightly. "I'm not going to drop him, Hermione."
She blushed. "No, it's not that. I was just… here," she said, holding Eridanus out to him.
Grinning, he took his son into his arms, holding him gently to his chest. Leaning down, he rubbed their noses together.
He heard a soft sigh.
Looking up, he saw Hermione looking rather pleased. "Why don't we go down to the lake for a bit?" he suggested.
"That sounds nice," she said, reaching out to take his hand. Together, the three of them made their way through the corridors. Looking around, Hermione smiled wistfully.
"What?" Sirius asked, noticing her expression.
"I've had a lot of good memories in these halls… but none of them were normal, you know? Voldemort was hanging over our heads all these time, even before he was resurrected. I just wish we all had time to be normal teenagers." She frowned. Even her first year, the three of them had been concerned with the Sorcerer's stone, Fluffy, and Professor Snape.
Sirius wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her close. "I never had a normal childhood either."
Hermione snorted. "I'm sure you had a normal life."
"Not really," he said quietly. "My home life was awful, and whilst I had the rest of the Marauders, the world was in turmoil. Voldemort was just as cruel the first time around, if not even more. Every day, someone went missing."
Hermione frowned. She supposed that no one in the wizarding world had had a normal childhood in a very long time.
"Every day someone went missing: friends, families, enemies… everyone that had ever had anything to do with either side." Tears welled up in his eyes, slowly tracking down his face.
She knew instantly that Sirius had lost someone that he had really cared about during that chaotic time period. It was also a bit weird knowing that he was out, running missions for the Order around the time that she was born. She never really thought about their age difference, but moments like this, she did and it was a bit strange. But she supposed that one couldn't help who they loved, and she wouldn't trade her love for Sirius for anything in the world.
The two of them had now reached the Entrance Hall. They slipped outside into the sunlight, breathing in the fresh air.
Sirius sniffled again.
"Who?" she asked gently, watching him carefully.
His expression became stony.
Moments passed and he still hadn't answered her, so Hermione figured he just didn't want to talk about it. So she allowed the silence to rest between them.
Making their way towards the lake, Hermione took a seat under the oak tree, hoping that he would do the same. He sat down moments later, holding a now sleeping Eridanus in his arms.
Looking out towards the lake, Hermione smiled as she felt the cool breeze caress her face. It had been so long since she had spent any time outside; work has kept her busy, along with Eridanus. But now that she was here, she vowed to herself to make for of an effort to get outsides.
"Her name was Marlene," Sirius said softly.
Hermione looked up; noticing Sirius had a forlorn look on his face.
Marlene was a girl's name. Hermione shifted uncomfortably… Sirius and her had never discussed previous love interests. She was aware that Sirius had been a player in his younger days, but never knew any of the specifics.
"We dated on and off throughout our Hogwarts years." He swallowed shakily.
Hermione could tell his was nervous. Reaching over, she gently grasped his hand. "You don't have to tell me if you don't want too. I don't want you to get upset, Sirius."
"No, it's all right," he replied softly, sending her a small smile. "It's been so long since I've talked about her… I think I just need to get it off my chest."
"Okay," she replied in understanding.
"Right after school, we both joined the Order. Marlene and I were so excited to start fighting back. Our relationship was flourishing and we were ready to begin our lives together. The Order fought back, winning battles here and there."
He took in a shaky breath.
"We all felt invincible, us, James, Remus… we had no idea the true horrors of war. Lily and James announced that she was pregnant. We were all so excited, celebrating. We had thought the end was in sight."
Hermione frowned. She could tell where this story was going. And it wasn't going to be a happy ending.
"Marlene was killed along with her family days later."
Hermione felt her throat go dry. Sirius had lost someone he had loved, someone who he would have probably married if things had played out differently. She couldn't help but feel a bit uncomfortable.
"Voldemort killed them all: Marlene… her parents… even her ten year old little sister." Reaching up, Sirius wiped away the tears that had started flowing once more. "Her death affected everyone, but me the most. Morale was shaken after that and I… well, I started drinking heavily."
"I'm so sorry, Sirius," she croaked out.
"It hurt, to lose someone I loved due to the War."
Hermione was quiet, wondering if he realized his "death" had left her feeling the same way. She had felt lost, more lost than anything. She too, had started drinking, a fact that she was greatly ashamed of.
Suddenly, Sirius had buried his face in her neck, hot tears landing on the sensitive skin. "I'm sorry Hermione, I didn't realize…"
She sobbed, tangling her hands in his hair. Eridanus was nestled between them perfectly. "Sirius," she mumbled, wishing she was stronger than she was.
"I didn't mean to make you upset, I wasn't thinking clearly," he mumbled, kissing her gently.
"I felt so lost when I thought I had lost you," she muttered.
"I didn't think you'd understand when I began to tell you about Marlene… about losing someone you would want to marry. But now I realize that you went through the same thing as me." He gently kissed her. "I'm sorry for being so insensitive."
Hermione giggled at that. "You're not being insensitive love. You needed to share that piece of your past and I understand that. Honestly, I'm glad you told me about Marlene."
"Really? You're not mad at me, right?"
"Mad? Why would I be mad?" Hermione asked incredulously.
"Because I loved her. I would have married her," he replied softly.
Hermione snorted before planting a kiss firmly on his lips. "Sirius, I was only what, one year old then? I can't possibly be jealous of something that had happened in the past."
He nuzzled her neck, inhaling deeply. Her curls always smelt so sweet.
"Sirius," she mumbled. "I love you, and you love me. That's all that matters."
"I love you too," he mumbled. Pulling away, his grey eyes met her browns ones. "There's something I want to ask you."
"Oh?" Hermione replied, wondering what on earth he could possibly want to ask her.
"Would you hold him?" he said, holding out Eridanus.
Hermione nodding, taking him into her arms.
Reaching into his pocket, he pulled out a small box.
Her eyes widened.
"Hermione, I know that our relationship has never been conventional in any way, but I just want you to know that I love you, and I will always love you. The moment I met you I knew you were the one. We've overcome so many obstacles, a war, age differences, now this… I know this is a lot to take in, but will you love me forever? Will you promise to stay by my side? Hermione Jane Granger, will you marry me?"
Tears welled up in her eyes. "Really? Are you sure?"
"Of course I'm sure. I love you, and I love Eridanus. "I wanted to propose to you before I… well, before all that. I had bought the ring, ready to ask you once you came back to Grimmauld for the summer." He looked at her pleadingly. "Please, Hermione?"
Slowly, she nodded. "Yes, Sirius, I love you."
Opening the box, he gently slid the rose colored ring on her finger. "I love you," he said before leaning in to kiss her.
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