A/N: It's been 2 years since I wrote my last story, which were in my opinion not very good, but when I read them I think I've grown up and can see it in my writing.
I just want to say I LOOOVE the Deathly Hallows part 2.. it's the best movie I've ever seen. I've been reading Fanfics for a long time now and I got inspired by a few stories and decided to start writing again. Give my view on things.
the first chapter starting right before Ron & Hermione walk into the great hall holding hands. (which was really cute!)
Summary:
What happens after the battle. Starting right before R/Hr walk into the great hall holding hands. Mostly R/Hr, but will have H/G and the rest of the Potter characters. POST-DH. CONTAINS SPOILERS
It was odd, she was always the one to think about everything from every angle, but how could she have been so naïve, to think that the moment that Voldemort was finally beaten that from there on, life would immediately be better, but however she hated to admit it sometimes, she was definitely wrong. She stood in the great hall, or at least, what's left of it, taking in the sight of people chatting, mourning, laughing, toasting to their survival. It was a lot to take in all these emotions going on at once place. She jumped when she felt a hand on her back, and reached for her wand, when a hand stopped her.
" It's me, sorry, I didn't mean to scare you. " I turned around at the sound of his voice. I looked at his worn out face and was suddenly reminded of everything we've been through together, years of tagging along on all sorts of dangerous adventures with Harry, but after all those years, this last year had really taken away the innocence we had when we were younger. We had been forced to grow up so fast and it was showing on both of our faces.
" That's okay, I guess it will take a while before we get rid of those habits" I said with a sad voice.
" Yeah, s'pose you're right…I -I was wondering… Do you want to get out of here for a bit?" he looked at me, the pain still visible in his eyes and I wonder if that will ever go away completely. I can't imagine what he is going through. Fred was like a brother to me since I spent most my time at the Burrow when I wasn't at Hogwarts, and I missed him terribly it hurt so much to lose him, as well as many of their other friends. This pain I feel, it's terrible and I can't bear to think it must be so much worse for Ron.
I nod to answer his question as he takes my hand and slightly drags me after him. I wish I could take all his pain away, but since that's impossible I promise myself I will do everything to help ease it.
I'm not sure where he's leading me, and I doubt he has a real destination in mind. Immediately I'm proven right as he stops in the middle of a nearly empty hallway. I take a look at our surrounding. The castle is fully destroyed and there's debris everywhere you look, It's just another reminder of everything that happened. At the other end of the hallway I can see Filch trying to sweep up the mess with a broom, and I can't help but laugh a little from inside. It's good to know some things never change.
" Hermione? Oi, are you there?" His voice once again disturbs my thoughts and I blush slightly and look down. What a stupid time to zone out, Ron needed her now. Keep your head in the game, Granger.
" Yea, sorry… " I look at him not sure of what to expect. Did he want to talk about anything or just try to deal with things in silence? I feel his eyes on me and look up at him, surprised by just how close he's standing to me. I feel his hands grasp mine.
" ' Mione… " he begins, I see that he is trying to form words, but he keeps closing his mouth. After a minute or so he gives up and let his eyes casts over my face. I feel a bit embarrassed by the gesture, but soon forget about it as he brings his hand up to my neck and traces the scar on my neck from Bellatrix knife. I shiver, the scar reminding me of the event that would forever haunt me, and by the look on Ron's face, he won't ever forget it either. As we look into each other eyes I can see he's thinking about all the times we almost died this year, or today even.
He comes even closer to me and he hugs me so tight it's hard to breathe, but I don't complain, because this feels so good. I have my head on his chest; the slight height difference allows him to rest his cheek against my head, while his arms are wrapped around me. We stand there for a while, before I hear Ron whisper: " Blimey, Hermione… I'm so glad you're okay" his voice slightly faltering as we let everything sink in. My own tears start to fall, but neither of us is trying to wipe them away. We needed to grief, and we needed to do it together.
After a long while we broke apart and looked in each other eyes again.
I allowed myself to finally think about what happened between us in the Chamber of Secrets. Slightly feeling guilty of thinking about it since the thought made me so happy. I had waited so long for it to happen, never had I thought it would happen that way, but I wouldn't change the moment for anything. I had been so scared after I stabbed the cup with the basilisk fang. I wasn't sure what was going to happen when the water moved to attack us, but I feared it was the end. My heart was beating so fast as I ran with Ron's hand in mine. When the water poor down on us I gasped and opened my eyes to see what was happening to see the water retreating to where it came from. I couldn't believe it, we were still there, I then looked at Ron and it was as if we were thinking the same, since we closed the distant between us really fast and our lips where locked in a passionate kiss. When we broke away we both shared a short meaningful look and then we both laughed, thinking it was about time.
My thoughts travel back to the present when Ron starts to speak again.
" So much has happened, it's gonna be hard to deal with everything but… I- I Just want you to know that I'm gonna be there for you, ' Mione… a-and I –I just wanted to … " he stops for a second trying to find the right words. He has never been the best with words so I wait patiently " … Bloody hell, Hermione…. I love you!"
Leave it to Ron to confess his love for me just after swearing, but for once I don't mind and I feel my eyes begin to water again this time from happiness. Ron looks really nervous giving me a hopeful look waiting for my reaction.
" Ron… I love you so much, I know we can get through this…together"
I see a look of relief on his face and he looks happier than he did before and he hugged me again, while he let the air out of his lungs with a long sigh.
" Is it okay to be happy at a time like this, ' Mione" He asks me after we move away from the hug.
"Fred was never one for being sad, was he? He did everything in his power to make people laugh. You are allowed to be happy and sad at the same time, I think that's how Fred would have wanted it" I try to convince Ron and it seems to be working " Look, like you said it's not gonna be easy, what do you say we just face this one step at the time…we can start by seeing your family… I'll be here for you " I tell him as I hold out my hand for him to take. He looks at me then at my hand and it doesn't take long before he raises his hand to meet mine, and we share a smile, before we turn back and walk past Filch into the great hall.
A/N : That was it for Chapter 1 .. This story is gonna continue, the next chapters will include the rest of the family. Let me know what you think. Thanks for reading