Hello my dear readers, here is the sequel to Wizard Angst. If you haven't read it yet, I would suggest doing so. Enjoy!

Never Love Again

Secret conversations, Dumbledore's Army, what else didn't we see?

It was the beginning of summer. Ron sat anxiously outside, waiting for Hermione to appear only inches in front of him. She had spent a few weeks with her parents, but for safety reasons, she was to spend the rest of the summer at the Burrow. Since there were several protections on the home now, she had to apperate on the top of the same hill where the portkey for the World Cup was. Ron thought about the last time they were alone…..

Flashback….

"Oh, my gosh, Ron. Never leave me. I don't think I could ever love again…."

Every time Ron thought of the smile on her face it made him want to just go and get her that very second. As Ron leaned back into his fantasy Hermione appeared with a loud POP. Ron quickly sat up and took Hermione, who was still a little shaky, into his arms. He squeezed her tight, and she returned the squeeze.

"Ron," Hermione gasped, "I love you and all, but I need to breath."

Ron released her just enough so that she could breath. After allowing her to take a few deep breaths, he grabbed her up into a passion ridden kiss. They were both so excited to see each other. After several minutes of snogging, and what seemed like hours of hugging, Ron and Hermione headed to the Burrow, hand in hand.

They arrived at the Burrow, and they saw Ginny. They immediately released hands.

"Don't worry. I won't tell mom that you two are going out. Anyway, only Neville, Luna, H-Harry, and myself know," Ginny finished with a gasp. She then took a deep breath and tried hard not to cry.

"It's OK, Ginny. I know how you must feel," Hermione reassured her. Ginny nodded, and turned away, and ran into the woods.

"You know, if Harry tries anything I will ki-."

"Ron, is that really necessary? Harry made the right decision. He did the right thing by doing what he had to do."

"Whatever," said Ron. Then he smiled picked up Hermione, kissing her.

"Ron," Hermione giggled, "not here. Your mother might see."

"I don't care if she sees. I want to shout to the world that I love Hermione Jane Granger. You hear that everyone!"

"Ron, don't be so loud. I love you too, but please. I'm scared of what your mom would think."

"She loves you like a daughter."
"I know, but if one of us dies, and everyone knew, then how would we explain…"

"Hermione, don't think about that. Just live in the moment," Ron kissed her. Hermione stopped resisting and let herself live in the moment.

Meanwhile….

Ginny went running into the wood. She found her tree where she always had gone to cry ever since she was old enough. It was a tree that had been dead for what seemed like hundreds of years, and it had been carved by nature. It had a seat that was deep and absolutely perfect. It felt like a butterfly chair. Ginny had curled up and was crying her eyes out.

Meanwhile….

Harry sat in his room, on his bed, staring up at the ceiling. He couldn't help but think about Ginny at these moments. He always prayed that Ginny still loved him, after what he did to her. He loved her. He always would. At these moments he also thought about what might happen after the war, if they both lived, if she died, or if he died. Would they get married? Would either of them be able to love again if the other died? He secretly wished that she would be able to find someone who loved her like he did, if he died. He knew he would never love again, but he wished that she might.

Later that day….

Ron helped Hermione as she unpacked her things, or more he sat and watched as she unpacked.

"You know, Ron. You are making this process slower, because every time I look at you, I get stopped."

"Aw, that is sweet hun," he said, as he pulled he down with him on the bed and kissed her.

"Ron," Hermione said, pulling back slightly.

"Live in the moment."

Hermione gave in. An hour later, she finished unpacking, and went downstairs to join everyone for dinner.

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