Chapter Text
March 23, 1999
After sprinting through the forest, they stumbled into a small, circular clearing. Remus never once let go of Hermione’s hand as they ran, having made it to the center of the clearing, he realized too late that it was a trap. Hooded figures emerged from the shadowed edge of the forest, surrounding them. Remus quickly assessed the situation, knowing this was it. He pulled Hermione close.
“Remus… there’s no way out!” Hermione’s voice quivered.
“I know, love. Try and stay calm for me” He replied, his voice steady despite the danger.
Swiftly casting a golden shield around them, its light flickering against the darkened night. He then reached into a hidden pocket, pulling out a worn scrap of paper she hadn't noticed before.
"Take this. And what ever you do don’t loose it." he said urgently, pressing it into her hand.
He heard her breathing quicken as panic set in. She was watching a masked figure cast Morsmordre. The Dark Mark showering the clearing in a green hue. Remus gently turned her face towards his, his touch calming her. “I need you to focus, love,” he said softly, wiping away a tear with his thumb. “Did you hear what I said?”
“Umm, yeah, you said don’t lose it.” her voice shaky.
“Good girl, now put it away. We haven’t much time,” he instructed, his tone reassuring but urgent. Once she did as asked. He continued, “I don’t have time to explain, but there are some things I need to say.” He pulled her in close, wrapping her in his arms. Resting his head on her mane of curls he spoke. “This may come as a shock, but you’re pregnant.” Before she could pull away demanding answers, he simply said “Mooney.” That being explanation enough.
Not ready for what he had to do next, he held her tighter. “Just know I’m doing this to protect you, both of you. And that I can’t go with you.” Gulping “This spell requires all of me. But know you will HAVE ME.” Loosening his grip, he looked down into her big, brown, whiskey eyes, holding her face with both hands. “I’m sending you back hermione. Back to before everything when to hell.”
He knew she had questions but he didn’t have the time to give her anymore answers. The hooded figures began to close in, their wands raised menacingly. Remus, kissed her then, long and deep, treasuring her lips for the last time.
Then, regretfully he pulled away. With a determined look, he drew out a small blade, cutting his palm, dripping his blood onto his wand tip. Without asking he grabbed her hand, cutting her palm, dripping her blood over his own on his wand.
He looked at her, taking her in for the last time as he slowly backed away. Raising his bloody wand in the air he said. “I love you Hermione. You are everything to me.”
As the Death Eaters closed in, the air seemed to thicken with tension. He began to chant an incantation, his voice growing stronger with each word. The golden shield around them pulsed with energy. He could only hope that the spell he had discovered would be enough to save her, to save them.
As he chanted, he watched as Hermione’s skin beginning to shimmer with the same luminescent glow as the shield. ‘Perfect,’ he thought, feeling a surge of relief as the spell took effect. Gradually, the protective shield that enveloped both of them started to shift, its energy flowing towards Hermione. He could see the barrier’s light intensifying around her, forming a protective cocoon. Soon, the shield would completely encase her, ensuring her safety.
Meeting her eyes for the last time, he smirked his crooked smile and said, “He’s going to try and avoid you once he finds out the truth, be the swat I know and love, he will come around.”
“Remus..” she whispered, her chin quivering. She stood there hugging herself. The shield fully encompassed her now. Leaving him out in the open.
“I know hermione. I love you to. You’ll be okay. Save them and have Hope.”
He cast his final incantation, Not once looking away from her. A bright orb emerged from his chest heading straight for her, once it struck her, she lit up entirely and was gone, a second later, he closed his eyes. His world going black.