Stairway to Heaven
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Harry Potter › Het - Male/Female › Sirius/Hermione
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Adult +
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1
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3,479
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Stairway to Heaven
Sirius Black also known as Padfoot was leaning over the gravestone that once was his in the backyard of Grimmauld Place. There were many that believed that visiting his own grave was not healthy, it prevented him from moving on with the life that was restored to him.
His eyes moved from his memorial stone to the one next over.
It read:
Beloved Friend, Mentor and Professor
Remus John “Moony” Lupin
The next over had
RIP
Severus Tobias Snape
No one could have guessed the depth of devotion that Snape had for Lily, and the dedication to bring Voldemort down. Nor did anyone but Hermione guess that Snape had for Remus and visa versa. It was only for Remus that Sirius would allow Snape to be buried his family lot. He owed Remus so much, they shared everything together. Sirius sighed and wiped a tear away for his dead former lover.
Remus broken from Sirius’s and Severus’s demise, used an old ritual that gave up his life essence to Sirius enabling him to return from the veil. He was the last of the Order to pass; the rest of them survived and moved on with their lives. Sirius invited Tonks Harry and Hermione to live with him and they agreed. Ginny moved in soon after to be with her lover Tonks. Harry followed Ginny’s lead and come out with his affections for Charlie Weasley and dated him publicly. Charlie did not officially move into the house but they considered him to be since he hardly left the Harry’s side and was at the table often. They all seemed to be happy and enjoying their life.
Hermione on the other hand was a different matter. She did not seem to want to move on, stuck by her grief and the guilt that she did not realize Remus’s plan until it was too late. His favorite witch retreated into the house in the library of the house or into the garden she asked permission to grow in the old abandoned sunroom. She was able to take his hated mother’s portrait down so he at least owed her that much. The occupants only saw during meal times, either preparing it or eating it then she would retreat again, with the only sound heard was the old record player Remus used to own. They would often hear his Beatles, Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Led Zeppelin records being played.
It was almost two years now since the war’s end and everyone was starting to really worry about her especially Sirius, whom had fallen for the witch many years ago.
As he walked back into the house he spotted his cousin and ex lover Tonks sipping her favorite raspberry tea and nibbling on a piece of chocolate. This is not going to be a light conversation she only nibbles chocolate when something is bothering her.
“Hello Sirius” says the young Auror at the table
“Hello Tonks” he replies as he gets the bottle of firewhisky from a nearby cabinet and retrieves two glasses and sets them on the table in front of him
“Were did everyone go?” he asked casually pouring drink for both of them.
“Harry took them to the muggle theater to see the new ‘ Indiana Jones’ movie” she replied.
“ The theater has always been a nice place to hide and not listen to a conversation” replied Sirius taking a sip of the whiskey.
Tonks could not help give a small smile at his perception.
“They are worried and believe that I am the best person to broach the subject. How they got this idea is anybody’s guess.”
“What are they worried about?” he asked with a good idea of what she was going to say.
“They are worried for you and Hermione. She is not getting any better. We all know that Remus adored her and would not want her to waste her life away. And you, you have a second chance at life. Do you know how rare that is? Yet here you are visiting your own grave and refusing to try and build a new life for yourself. We believe that a relationship between you would be a good thing for both parties and wonder why you have not approached her yet”
Sirius choked on the sip of the drink that he was taking at her statement. He was totally unprepared for the fact that his love for Hermione was not as secret as he had once thought.
“Are you alright Padfoot?” she asked as she rubbed his back
He just nodded. “How long have you known?” he asked curious how his secret got out.
“I suspected for a while, but it was confirmed when you said her name in your sleep a week before you broke it off ”
Tonks smiled gently at his horrified expression before saying “Padfoot we both know you were shagging me because Hermione was out of reach. I did not object because I had the same problem with Ginny. However Ginny is of age and so is Hermione, a relationship with you is something that could help her heal.”
“There usually has to be two willing parties for a relationship Tonks. Hermione does not want me” he stated in a slightly bitter tone.
She mumbled something men being dense at love then said
“She wanted you since her fourth year you fool. She never had the confidence that she had what it took to keep your attention.”
“Why would she think that? She is gorgeous” he replied at a loss at how she would think otherwise.
“She believed you did not think her pretty enough when you agreed with Harry when he said ‘ The average woman would rather have beauty than brains, because the average man can see better than he can think.’ Leading her to believe that she was not pretty at all” Sirius was shocked that he would make her feel that way. He certainly needed to make that up to her.
“Yes you do have some making up to do. You both deserve to be happy Sirius everyone knows that. Trust me, this will work out.”
Tonks satisfied that her job was done got up and gave Sirius a kiss.
At Sirius’s grin she asked “what?”
He replied “you taste like raspberries and chocolate. Thanks Tonks”
“Anytime Padfoot” she replied. She then paused and turned to say “ Hermione always had a thing for leather, something that could be useful in the future” she said with a wink and left.
His eyes moved from his memorial stone to the one next over.
It read:
Beloved Friend, Mentor and Professor
Remus John “Moony” Lupin
The next over had
RIP
Severus Tobias Snape
No one could have guessed the depth of devotion that Snape had for Lily, and the dedication to bring Voldemort down. Nor did anyone but Hermione guess that Snape had for Remus and visa versa. It was only for Remus that Sirius would allow Snape to be buried his family lot. He owed Remus so much, they shared everything together. Sirius sighed and wiped a tear away for his dead former lover.
Remus broken from Sirius’s and Severus’s demise, used an old ritual that gave up his life essence to Sirius enabling him to return from the veil. He was the last of the Order to pass; the rest of them survived and moved on with their lives. Sirius invited Tonks Harry and Hermione to live with him and they agreed. Ginny moved in soon after to be with her lover Tonks. Harry followed Ginny’s lead and come out with his affections for Charlie Weasley and dated him publicly. Charlie did not officially move into the house but they considered him to be since he hardly left the Harry’s side and was at the table often. They all seemed to be happy and enjoying their life.
Hermione on the other hand was a different matter. She did not seem to want to move on, stuck by her grief and the guilt that she did not realize Remus’s plan until it was too late. His favorite witch retreated into the house in the library of the house or into the garden she asked permission to grow in the old abandoned sunroom. She was able to take his hated mother’s portrait down so he at least owed her that much. The occupants only saw during meal times, either preparing it or eating it then she would retreat again, with the only sound heard was the old record player Remus used to own. They would often hear his Beatles, Rolling Stones, David Bowie and Led Zeppelin records being played.
It was almost two years now since the war’s end and everyone was starting to really worry about her especially Sirius, whom had fallen for the witch many years ago.
As he walked back into the house he spotted his cousin and ex lover Tonks sipping her favorite raspberry tea and nibbling on a piece of chocolate. This is not going to be a light conversation she only nibbles chocolate when something is bothering her.
“Hello Sirius” says the young Auror at the table
“Hello Tonks” he replies as he gets the bottle of firewhisky from a nearby cabinet and retrieves two glasses and sets them on the table in front of him
“Were did everyone go?” he asked casually pouring drink for both of them.
“Harry took them to the muggle theater to see the new ‘ Indiana Jones’ movie” she replied.
“ The theater has always been a nice place to hide and not listen to a conversation” replied Sirius taking a sip of the whiskey.
Tonks could not help give a small smile at his perception.
“They are worried and believe that I am the best person to broach the subject. How they got this idea is anybody’s guess.”
“What are they worried about?” he asked with a good idea of what she was going to say.
“They are worried for you and Hermione. She is not getting any better. We all know that Remus adored her and would not want her to waste her life away. And you, you have a second chance at life. Do you know how rare that is? Yet here you are visiting your own grave and refusing to try and build a new life for yourself. We believe that a relationship between you would be a good thing for both parties and wonder why you have not approached her yet”
Sirius choked on the sip of the drink that he was taking at her statement. He was totally unprepared for the fact that his love for Hermione was not as secret as he had once thought.
“Are you alright Padfoot?” she asked as she rubbed his back
He just nodded. “How long have you known?” he asked curious how his secret got out.
“I suspected for a while, but it was confirmed when you said her name in your sleep a week before you broke it off ”
Tonks smiled gently at his horrified expression before saying “Padfoot we both know you were shagging me because Hermione was out of reach. I did not object because I had the same problem with Ginny. However Ginny is of age and so is Hermione, a relationship with you is something that could help her heal.”
“There usually has to be two willing parties for a relationship Tonks. Hermione does not want me” he stated in a slightly bitter tone.
She mumbled something men being dense at love then said
“She wanted you since her fourth year you fool. She never had the confidence that she had what it took to keep your attention.”
“Why would she think that? She is gorgeous” he replied at a loss at how she would think otherwise.
“She believed you did not think her pretty enough when you agreed with Harry when he said ‘ The average woman would rather have beauty than brains, because the average man can see better than he can think.’ Leading her to believe that she was not pretty at all” Sirius was shocked that he would make her feel that way. He certainly needed to make that up to her.
“Yes you do have some making up to do. You both deserve to be happy Sirius everyone knows that. Trust me, this will work out.”
Tonks satisfied that her job was done got up and gave Sirius a kiss.
At Sirius’s grin she asked “what?”
He replied “you taste like raspberries and chocolate. Thanks Tonks”
“Anytime Padfoot” she replied. She then paused and turned to say “ Hermione always had a thing for leather, something that could be useful in the future” she said with a wink and left.