Restoration of the Heart

Narcissas Sister - You didn't come off as rude at all. I was just letting you know that you might have missed the fact that they were involved at the end of chapter 3 because it was very subtle, that was all. Thank you for your reviews.

On to the last chapter:

The end of July was extremely busy for Hermione. She, Ginny, and the other bridesmaids, Aubrey Parr, a former Ravenclaw, Kristie Didish, a close friend of Luna’s that she met after graduation, decided to throw Luna a bridal shower. Since number twelve Grimmauld Place was in the middle of being repainted, Hermione offered her home. Because Harry was also going to be there, Remus stayed to keep him company in the presence of all the women.

Hermione set up tables on the edge of the woods. She made the centrepieces. They were white roses with ivy strewn through them. A floating candle was placed in the centre of the flowers. Hermione and Molly cooked for the small gathering. Everything went perfectly, and both Luna and Harry were grateful for all that Hermione had done for them. They had a surprise for her. After all the guests had left and everything was cleared up, Luna and Harry pulled Hermione aside to talk to her in private.

“Hermione, we wanted to give you something for all you have done for us,” Harry said.

Hermione smiled at her two friends. “You don’t have to do anything. I am happy to help.”

“Hermione, you have gone beyond the duties of Maid of Honour, and we wanted to give you something special,” Luna said.

“Well, we also cheated a bit, too. It is also a pre-birthday present,” Harry commented.

Harry handed her an envelope. “You really didn’t have to get me anything.” She pulled out a card and inside were two tickets to the opera, Carmen. “You got me tickets to Carmen? How did you know that was my favorite opera?” She beamed at her two friends.

“We asked a reliable source,” Harry said looking at Remus. “Look closer at the tickets.”

“They are for my birthday weekend.” Then she saw what they were waiting for her to see. “At the Venice Opera House!” She screamed with delight.

“Also included with those tickets is a weekend stay at the Ca’ Sagredo Hotel and dinner for two at the hotel’s Mediterranean restaurant.”

Hermione had no idea what to say. She was so moved by the gift. She had to will back the tears as she hugged and thanked them profusely.

Remus smiled. He knew that they were giving her opera tickets. Harry had asked him what kind of music they listened to and what was her preference when it came to said music. But he did not know about the trip to Venice. He was overwhelmed at their generosity.

“Do I get to go too?” Snuffles asked. Both Hermione and Remus burst into laughter.

“Of course Snuffles you can tag along too.”

**
Over the month of August, everyone was busy. The renovation to the new Black-Potter Manor was finally complete. Every room had a fresh coat of paint, new furniture, and new portraits of friends and family, both past and present. Harry was proud of his work. Remus went over to the manor to quietly say goodbye to his old life and to make way for the new life that would be living there. Harry explained what had changed and what he kept the same. While he was cleaning, Harry found a photograph of Remus and Sirius hidden away in a dresser. He gave it to Remus.

“I found this. I didn’t know if you wanted it or not. It is a picture of you and Sirius. It looks like it was taken not long after you graduated from Hogwarts.”

“Thank you. It was kind of you to save this for me.” Remus knew what picture this was. He was the one who put in the dresser after Sirius was killed. It was taken the day after their first night together.

Remus didn’t want to tell Harry about him and his godfather. He wasn’t sure what Harry would think. Hermione swore to him that she would not tell Harry.

**
A week before the wedding Hermione, Luna, and the rest of the women of the bridal party went to the spa to be pampered, while the guys went to the strip club. Harry didn’t want to disappoint Ron, Neville, and Oliver, who were excited to go. They did meet up with Remus at the cottage for a few rounds of poker. He bought a deck of Braille playing cards so that he could join in the game. Remus almost forgot what it was like to socialize with a group of people, even if they were younger then he was. He won a lot of hands. Lily taught him how to play when they were at Hogwarts. It was a skill that never went away. The group of guys tried to get Remus to talk about his relationship with Hermione, but he wouldn’t give in.

“You are a lucky man, Remus and not just at poker. I know I am jealous that you have Hermione.” Ron commented.

“She was like the Holy Grail of Hogwarts,” Neville commented.

“Watch it Neville. That is my friend you are talking about,” Harry warned.

“Oh, Harry, we are just joking around. Lighten up.” Oliver laughed.

Remus smirked at the group. “Hermione and I are taking things slow, and that is all I am going to say.”

“Fine, keep us in the dark. But just so you know, we are very jealous of you,” Ron said.

**
Hermione and the girls had a wonderful time at the spa. Luna treated the entire wedding party to chocolate massages, pedicures, and manicures.

Of course, everyone asked Hermione about Remus.

Ginny was the most curious. “So, has the wolf popped your cherry yet?” she asked Hermione during the chocolate massage.

“I see you inherited the Weasley talent for tact,” she retorted.

Ginny laughed. “What do you expect? I have six brothers. Don’t avoid the question.”

“Remus and I are taking this slow. We have both been through a lot, and I don’t want to rush anything.”

Ginny thought for a moment. “I understand, but it has been almost five months since you two moved in together. I have seen the way you two act around each other. When I was at your house the other day, I noticed the way he looks at you.”

“Ginny, Remus can’t look at me.”

“Oh, yes, he can. He smiles at you any time you speak. I have noticed the way he smells your hair whenever you are close. He is always running his hands over your arm when you sit side by side. He may be blind, but he has his ways of looking at you.”

Hermione smiled. Since they kissed, Remus had found more ways to touch her. He was trying to memorize her body with his hands. He loved to nibble on her neck and caress her thigh when she would read to him on the swing. They hadn’t gone beyond kissing and touching yet.

“I see you went to a happy place. You have been quiet for awhile now,” Ginny commented.

“Is it too fast for me to fall in love?” Hermione whispered.

“Wait, you are falling in love with him?” Ginny sat up a bit more.

“I think so,” Hermione said dreamily.

“It’s about time,” Luna commented as she entered the room.

Hermione turned her head. “Are you done with your massage, Luna?”

“Yes. Are you really falling in love with Remus?” Luna asked.

“You know this weekend was supposed to be about you not me?”

“Well, I want to know more about you and Remus, so there we go!”

Hermione gave in. “Fine, yes, I am in love with him. Okay?”

“Good because he is in love with you, too. Now if you two don’t get off your arses and shag soon I am going to lose my mind,” Luna said.

“It is nice to know that my love life is interfering with your mind.” Hermione answered sarcastically.

All three laughed. “Let us see how my other girls are doing,” Luna said as they left to find the other members of the wedding party.

When Hermione returned home, the first thing that Remus noticed was her smelling distinctly like chocolate. He proceeded to nibble on her neck for the rest of the night.

**
The wedding came faster than anyone was prepared for. Harry and Luna had the wedding outdoors in the woods. It was a warm and sunny day with a light breeze. It couldn’t have been a more perfect day.

All the men wore black dress robes, and Snuffles even had on a doggie tuxedo. The women were wearing the same chiffon dress but in different colors than Hermione. Hermione was in red, Ginny, Aubrey, and Kristie were in gold. They carried bouquets of red roses and yellow lilies, with rosebuds and lilies pinned in their hair

Luna looked beautiful with her white and red dress walking down the aisle with her father. She was so calm and was smiling from ear to ear. Harry, on the other hand, couldn’t stop the tears from rolling down his face. All through the ceremony he kept telling her how beautiful she was.

Hermione kept stealing glances at Remus. He looked so handsome in his dress robes. She caught him sniffling a little during the ceremony.

The reception was held in the same woods as the ceremony. They set up a large, stunning tent filled with roses and lilies to match the bridesmaids’ dresses. After the speeches and the first dances were finished, the guests filled the dance floor while others grouped together at tables to talk.

Hermione, Remus, and Snuffles sat at a table with Mr. and Mrs. Weasley, Kingsley Shacklebolt, and Minerva McGonagall. Their tablemates asked how things were going in the new house. It was hard to believe that five months had already gone by. Molly and Arthur both saw the changes in Remus. He was socializing, cheerful, and laughing, and the light was back in his face.

“Hermione, dear, I heard from Ginny that you are going to be starting your own potions company. Is this true?” Molly asked the young witch.

“Yes, although I am still several months away from setting up an actual shop.”

“Good for you. The Ministry’s potions department hasn’t been the same without you. Now you can show them how dense they were to let you go,” Kingsley commented.

Hermione laughed. “Draco is not performing a superior job?”

Kingsley shook his head. “No, he is not focused enough on the job, but Lucius will not let him quit. He is making sure Draco sticks with this job.”

Hermione just shook her head. “Good luck to him,” she thought.

“What are your plans, Remus?” Minerva asked.

“I am not sure, yet, but I do have some new options now.” Remus smiled.

They sat there for a while talking and listening to the band. A slow song started to play, and Remus did something he never thought he would do again. “Hermione, would you like to dance?” he asked as he held out his hand for her.

Hermione was speechless. She grabbed his hand, and she led him to the dance floor.

They danced close to each other, not wanting to let go. Harry and Luna were on the floor watching them and smiling. “I think they might stop taking it slow after tonight,” Luna whispered to her husband.

“Do you really think so?”

“Yes, look at them. They are off in their own world. I bet they forgot that they are at our wedding.” Luna and Harry beamed at the two.

Hermione and Remus were off in their own world. They were enjoying the feelings in each other’s arms. “You feel taller,” Remus commented.

“I’m wearing stiletto heels. They are starting to kill my feet. Why did I think they would be a good idea?” Because she thought, she didn’t want to look short standing next to Ron.

“Do you want to sit down?” he asked her kindly.

“No, I want to finish dancing with you.”

He kissed her forehead taking another quick whiff of her hair. He really loved the smell of the shampoo she used. She smelled of roses, lilies, and her normal orchids.

After the dance, they returned to the table. It wasn’t long after that when Harry and Luna decided to leave and start their wedding night. Hermione was very tired but made sure that the couple got the proper send off.

It was late. Remus and Hermione were ready to head home. They said their goodbyes to everyone. Ginny and Neville smirked at them as they left. Hermione just shook her head.

When they Apparated back to the cottage, Hermione immediately took off her shoes and threw them in her room. “Remind me to never wear those again. I don’t know if my feet will recover.”

Remus chuckled. “Do you want me to massage them for you?”

“Really? You would do that for me?”

“Of course, go sit on the couch.”

Hermione sat down and waited for Remus. He gingerly took one of her feet and started to expertly massage her abused foot. Little moans escaped her lips. Her eyes slipped closed as he worked on her other foot.

Her eyes abruptly opened when she felt his lips on her ankles. “What are you doing?” she whispered.

“Taking the next step.” He heard a loud whimper slip through her lips as he continued to kiss up her leg. “Why don’t we continue this in my bedroom?” Not waiting for a reply he pulled her up off the couch and led her to his bedroom. Too dazed with passion, Hermione barely registered where they were going.

“Tell me you want this Hermione,” he whispered into her hair as they reached the bed.

“I do,” she whimpered.

He slowly took off her dress, letting in slip to the floor in a red pool. He slipped off her bra and gently pulled down her knickers. He tenderly lowered her on his bed and said, “I am going to memorize your body with my hands and lips.” He caressed her lips with his thumb. Hermione darted out her tongue and took a little lick at his thumb. She heard a low growl come from him. He slid his hands down her throat to her breasts. He skimmed over her nipples which instantly hardened, at his touch. He lowered his mouth and kissed her neck, darting his tongue over the silky skin. He made his way down her body to her nipple taking one of the hard buds in his mouth, he gently suckled while his other hand gently massaged her other breast.

“Remus, your hands feel so good.”

“You taste divine, love. I wonder if you taste like raspberries everywhere.” He resumed his kissing all the way down her body, stopping at her navel and slightly dipping his tongue in.

Hermione arched up when he softly kissed her clit. “Remus, please!”

Remus didn’t need any more encouragement. He dove his tongue in to her tight channel.
Hermione gripped Remus’ hair tightly as he feasted on her mound. Nobody had every done this to her before. She felt her orgasm approaching fast.

“Remus, I’m going to…,” Then she screamed his name as she came. Remus drank all of her sweet essences as she exploded around his tongue.

Hermione was breathing heavily as Remus stood up and quickly shed his clothes. He gently laid on top of Hermione kissing his way up her neck. “You do taste like raspberries everywhere,” he whispered in her ear.

“Please, I want to feel you inside of me. I am done waiting.”

“It is going to hurt, and I don’t want to cause you pain.”

“Please, I need you.”

Remus kissed her mouth, “Are you ready?”

“Yes,” she whimpered.

Remus slowly started to push into her, letting her adjust to the new invasion. With a quick thrust, he plunged into her breaking through her barrier. She let out a small scream. He could smell the salty tears on her face. He gently licked them off. He gave her several minutes to adjust. “Move when you are ready, love,” he whispered against her mouth before he placed small kisses over her face.

She slowly started to move, she had never felt so full. She stared up at her lover. He was striking.

“You feel so good, Remus. I never knew it would feel this good.”

“You feel amazing. You are so warm and tight.” He was trying to hold off his own release until Hermione quivered around him. It was difficult because she was so tight and it had been awhile since he had the privilege of enjoying a beautiful witch.

He rubbed his fingers over her clit. “I want you to come for me Hermione. I want to feel your beautiful pussy squeeze around my cock.”

His words sent her over the edge, and her tight channel squeezed his organ, triggering his own release. Her nails dug into his back as she came. He howled his release. He collapsed on top of her. “I love you,” he whispered in her ear before he rolled off of her to spoon beside her.

“I love you, too.” She said as he slung his arm protectively around her middle as they fell into a sated sleep.

Outside the bedroom door, Snuffles curled up on the floor with a smug look on his doggie face. His old friend would be proud. Something told him that Sirius was looking down at the two lovers with the same smug smile on his face.

A/N: I hope everyone enjoyed this story. This was the first time I wrote a virgin Hermione, I was nervous when I wrote the lemon scene. I had a lot of fun writing this for the exchange. I want to thank everyone who reviewed. It means a lot to me. Thank you to my two lovely betas Bookofsecrets and Valady for looking this over and finding all my mistakes. I need to thank Sbrande for helping me refine this story and to not4you for helping me come up with a title.