Together We'll Get Through This

This is set the seconds after the last chapter (the one before the epilogue). They've just had the talk about the wand and the Deathly Hallows. I'll be adding more chapters to this, to continue and see what might've happened in those 19 years. It's mainly Hr/R with others mixed in.

A/N: Even though I wish with all my heart that I could be as imaginative as JKR, she owns all the characters and the Harry Potter books… just the plot of this story is mine. Darn! :P

With You No Matter What

"That wand's more trouble than it's worth, said Harry. "And quite honestly," he turned away from the portraits, thinking now only of the four-poster bed lying waiting for him in the Gryffindor Tower, and wondering whether Kreacher might bring him a sandwich there, "I've had enough trouble for a lifetime."

-Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
JKR... Chapter 36 pg. 749

They all stood there, letting every moment sink in. Finally, Harry decided that he needed to leave. Just as he was walking away, though, Hermione grabbed his and Ron's hand, and held on tight. She had tears running down her ash-filled cheeks.

She waited a second, while they looked at each other, and she whispered, "It's over. It's finally over. We did it. We're still together. You did it, Harry!"

Ron squeezed her hand as she began to sob. Out of nowhere, she pulled them into a hug. Ron closed his eyes and began to weep as well. Harry looked at them both and realized what they had gone through for him. He was so glad to have them there with him; they were the friends who stuck with him through everything.

"It wasn't just me," he said. "It was all of us together. You guys are the best friends anyone could ever ask for. Through all the troubles and the fights, both of you stood there with me. I will always be here for you two, my family."

As he said this, he, too, had tears in his eyes. Hermione looked up at him and smiled. He looked at Ron again and seemed to make up his mind to go to Ginny, instead of his room. He mouthed "Ginny" to Hermione and she nodded. Harry paused and took time to look at Dumbledore's painting for the last time that night. He smiled at Dumbledore and walked out of the room, closing the door very carefully.

Hermione threw both of her arms around Ron's neck and he gingerly shifted his to her waist. They clung to each other and Ron buried his face in the crook of Hermione's neck. He let the loss of his brother flow through him, and Hermione could feel his pain.

"I'm so sorry," she kept repeating, over and over. "I'm with you no matter what. I'll be here, just let it all go."

Ron lifted his head and gazed into her eyes with extreme passion.

"You're wonderful. I never want to let you go. You're my one and only, Hermione," he softly told her.

"Oh Ron, don't let me go, be with me forever."

A moment later, his lips met hers and they kissed as deeply as they ever could. They were soon in peaceful oblivion, forgetting for a second of what sorrow waited outside. They floated in air, danced through space, and grazed beaches together.

When they both stopped to catch their breath, Ron said, " 'Mione, I love you and only you. This might be to soon to say but it's been seven years, but you have always been my rock and I will love you forever."

"Ron, you are forever mine. I love you with all my heart and I will also love you forever," Hermione replied.

Ron gave her a shaky laugh and said, "I didn't just say that because of the situation. Are you? Hermione, I've loved you for so long."

She gave him a small punch in the arm and replied, "Ronald Weasley, how dare you say that! I've loved you for as long as I can remember!"

This left Ron grinning his lopsided grin, and he gave her yet another kiss. She melted into him as he pulled her closer to him.

Their heated moment was interrupted by a small cough from one of the professors in the paintings around them. Hermione turned bright pink and looked at Dumbledore, who sat there serenely smiling. Ron looked around as well and took Hermione's hand. He opened the door and led her outside.

Not a second to soon, they were reminded of everything that had just happened, the battle, the great struggle, and the loss of life. Loud talking was coming from the Great Hall and everywhere else at Hogwarts. With this, Ron sobered up instantaneously. He let go of Hermione's hand and shrunk against the wall.

"Fred," Ron whispered.

Hermione sat down in front of Ron and took his hands. She looked into his blue eyes, and wiped the tears from his cheeks.

"He was my brother. He was a great person, so funny and smart! He had a future! Why couldn't it have been someone else? Why couldn't it have been me?," Ron asked.

Ron leaned into Hermione and sobbed. He continued talking and telling Hermione more and more about his regret for not being in Fred's place when he was killed.

Hermione lifted up his chin and slowly told him, "Fred was a brilliant guy. He loved you and your family very much. He was passionate about his business and new how to make anyone feel better. He died a hero; he knew what he was doing and knew the risk he was taking. Imagine how he would feel if you took his place. You too have a future, Ron. Live it in his memory. Everyone who died today will always be with us. Fred will always be in your heart. Ron, I couldn't stand losing you, either. You are the one who keeps me going. You give me passion in life. Without you, there is no me."

Hermione began crying and turned her face away. "I'm sorry. With everything that's been going on… you should be worrying about your family, instead of me."

" 'Mione, I love you more than you can ever imagine. If anything were to have happened to you today… I would've died. Don't be sorry, love. I understand." Ron murmured, kissing her on the top of the head.

"Together we'll get through this," Hermione said.

"Together," Ron repeated.

He smiled at her and pulled her up. They began walking to the Great Hall, side by side, holding each other. Once they arrived, they spotted the red-haired family and walked slowly toward them. They all still sat together, grieving for their lost family member. Ron walked up to them and his mom enveloped him with a hug.

"I'm so sorry Mrs. Weasley," Hermione whispered over Ron's head. She turned to leave, allowing just the Weasley family to be together.

"Hermione, dear, where are you going? Stay here. You're as much as family as one could ever be," Mrs. Weasley said, giving her a hug too.

When she let go, Ron took hold of her and wrapped his arm around her.

Mrs. Weasley smiled and said, "It's good that there's love everywhere here."

Hermione nodded and held on to Ron. She looked up at the ceiling, and noticed that the sun was shining up above, a sign that everything would slowly get better.

Yey! Ok so what did you all think? I know it's kinda short, but it's just the beginning. Please try to R&R! I would love to hear what y'all have to think (good or bad)!