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A/N: Hey! IMPORTANT INFORMATION! This will be the LAST CHAPTER of HERMIONE GRANGER AND THE EXPLOSION IN TIME... however, before you shout and yell at me, let me explain... I have decided to split the story into FOUR PARTS, because otherwise this one story is going to be well over 200 chapters, which I'm not sure is even possible. The Sequel: HERMIONE GRANGER AND THE CONFESSIONS OF A TIME TRAVELLER is up on my profile.

Chapter 46: Star-Crossed Lovers

These last two weeks have gone so quickly, as I knew they would, because with every sunset I became closer to when Sirius was due to leave. I am helping Sirius pack, because tomorrow they're all getting on the Hogwarts Express and going home to their families. I don't think Sirius wants to go home, but he's not really said anything, which is probably because he knows that I don't get to go home to my parents. I've cried a couple of times, but never in front of anyone and always behind a silencing charm. There was silence as me and Sirius packed his trunk: the dormitory was empty except for us. I'm not sure whether this is because the other Marauders are busy, or because Sirius asked them to give us some privacy. I'd just picked up one of Sirius's Quidditch shirts, though, the next second I'd slipped it over my head without thinking. Sirius's arms then appeared around my waist.

'You all right?' I nodded.

'Can I keep this?' Sirius raised his eyebrows, therefore I continued. 'I mean for the summer, because...' I didn't know how to end my sentence. I suppose the truth was that I thought having Sirius's Quidditch shirt would mean that I didn't miss him as much over the summer holidays. There was silence for a few minutes, before Sirius spoke.

'I'll miss you too.' I kissed Sirius as he said exactly what I needed to hear him say. I wrapped my arms around Sirius's neck, and we kissed until my emotions interrupted us. I pulled back from Sirius: a frown appearing on his lips as he noticed the tears in my eyes. I was across the dormitory and out of the door, before Sirius could comment. I didn't want Sirius to see me sad. I was being pathetic. I could survive three months without Sirius. I rushed into the girls' dormitory, earning myself the attention of Lily, Dorcas, and Marlene. Lily spoke.

'Hermione?' I'd scrambled onto my bed, pulling the curtains around me.

'Leave me alone.' I curled into a ball, hugging my knees. I didn't want to talk to anyone.

Lily, Dorcas, and Marlene spent half an hour attempting to persuade me to talk: though, eventually gave up. Dorcas said they should leave me, and fetched Crookshanks for me to cuddle with. I appreciated Crookshanks' company, because he likes cuddling with his mummy. I listened to my three dorm mates talking about their plans for the summer, and I'm not sure how long I lay there, before Sirius surprised me. He'd sent me a full corporeal patronus, which was in the form of his animagus form. The patronus made me smile, but Sirius obviously hadn't achieved the ability to project his voice through his patronus. Sirius's patronus hung around for half an hour, and then disappeared, however, as the patronus vanished Sirius's voice appeared.

'Mynee, sweetie?' The next second Sirius's head popped through the curtains surrounding my bed. 'Why'd you run away?' I allowed Sirius to climb onto the bed, and pull me into his arms. I wrapped my arms around his torso: Crookshanks snuggling himself between us. I didn't respond to Sirius's question, because the answer was pathetic.

'How'd you get up the stairs?' Sirius smirked.

'The Glisseo Charm? Prongs and I figured out how to get passed it in first year.' I must've looked shocked, because Sirius laughed. There was silence for a few seconds, as Sirius stroked Crookshanks. '... but I get that you girls need your privacy, so we agreed to only come up here if there's an emergency, like now... because my Mynee is sad.' I threw my arms around Sirius's neck at this point, kissing him, which caused Crookshanks to hiss, because we'd almost squashed him. I flinched, pulling away from Sirius and stroking Crookshanks.

'Sorry baby, mummy didn't mean to squish you.' Sirius smiled as he watched me calm Crookshanks down.

'I'll write everyday... and send you patronuses, maybe I'll figure out how to project my voice.' I smiled towards Sirius.

'The patronus was very impressive, Siri.' Sirius kissed me again.

'Couldn't have done it without you.' I blushed red, as I'm obviously his happy memory.

'Do you promise to write... everyday?' I found myself staring into Sirius's eyes: he was still wearing his ridiculously gorgeous smile.

'I solemnly swear... but you have to write back: give me a little piece of sanity in that hell I'm going home to.'

Dumbledore allowed me down to Hogsmeade this morning to wave off the Hogwarts Express: and he said I could spend a few hours browsing around the village. Everyone was excited about going home, with the exception of Sirius, who'd seemed sad about leaving Hogwarts. I never realised the extent of his sadness when Professor Lupin spoke of their time at Hogwarts, but I guess that would soon change, because this summer is the summer that he runs away from home. I'm ready for the prospect of Sirius running away from Grimmauld Place, but I didn't really know what to expect, nor why Sirius ultimately leaves his parents' house. Before leaving the castle Lily had cornered me in the dormitory, with a massive smile on her lips. She'd thrown her arms around me and hugged me, before insisting that I visited her at her parents' house for a weekend during the summer. The discussion ended with Lily stubbornly saying that she'd get her parents' permission and write to Dumbledore, and that I couldn't stop her. I couldn't argue with her, because I knew Dumbledore would allow me to visit my friends, if I was invited. Plus Lily's family is muggle, so it wouldn't be an issue for me to visit for a few days. I just couldn't visit Sirius, because I wouldn't be allowed in Grimmauld Place, or even near the precious heir to the Black Family whilst his parents' were around. I supposed having a visit to Lily's house would be something for me to look forward to, and I've never met Harry's Aunt and Uncle, so that would be interesting. Sirius was silent as we walked down to Hogsmeade Station hand-in-hand. I listened to Dorcas talking about her parents' who are taking her to Egypt this summer to explore the ancient wizarding ruins and tombs: she's getting rather excited just talking about it. I couldn't help smiling at her enthusiasm, though, as I did James spoke to me.

'What, in the name of Merlin, are you going to do all summer, Mynee?' I smirked.

'I am perfectly capable of keeping myself entertained... plus Dumbledore's organized advanced classes for me.' Everyone's faces dropped at this point: though, only Sirius spoke.

'Advanced classes?!' I nodded.

'Yes. Dumbledore, Professor Cullen, Professor Flitwick and Slughorn are going to teach me some stuff that's not on the Hogwarts curriculum... I'm looking forward to the classes.' James laughed.

'You're insane, Mynee, that sounds horrendous.' I laughed; however, as I did we arrived at Hogsmeade Station: and before I knew what was happening I'd been hugged and I'd said goodbye to everyone except Sirius. I suspect that this had been planned, so that Sirius and I were left to say goodbye in private. I watched my friends climbing aboard the Hogwarts Express, waving at Lily, who'd turned at the last moment to wave.

'Don't miss us too much!' I yelled back.

'Remember to write!' Lily nodded.

'I will! Promise!' Sirius and I stood in silence for a moment, before Sirius spoke.

'I want to stay here, with you.' I laughed.

'Siri, you have to go home. I promise the time will fly by... and I'll be waiting right here for you, on September 1st.' I'd wrapped my arms around Sirius's neck, so a small smile appeared on his lips.

'I'll miss you.' I smiled.

'I love you.' Sirius kissed me: and we kissed until the whistle on the Hogwarts Express sounded. I pulled away from Sirius, but he just leaned in to kiss me again. I had to reluctantly push him away. 'You'll miss the train.' Sirius kissed me for a third time, before dashing to get onto the train. I watched as he leaned out the window: and as the train pulled away he spoke.

'I love you too, Mynee.' I was on the verge of tears, but remained brave as I waved goodbye to Sirius.

A/N: I would like to thank katiek121, Cbear8, and harryginny4life... and HallowRain8587 (who review just as I was about to publish this :P): glad they all enjoyed the last chapter. I would also like to clear up some confusion: Loner Kid I believe you haven't quite understood what I meant in chapter 2, because Hermione isn't a seer, she's just pretending to be one, and in this particular scene she's letting the Marauders know that she knows about their map, because she's seen it in the future. I never said she could see the map: she's pretending that she's seen them using the map in a vision of the future, and that's why she knows the password. She's trying to convince them that she's a seer, after they ask her to prove it. Anyway, hope you all enjoyed this chapter, and I hope you'll all join me for part 2. Remember to Review. Love RoxannetheLaugh x.