The Battles Continue

The Battle was over. The smell of singed flesh and dissipating curses permeated the air. The battlefield was immense, with many from both sides of the war dead.

Harry Potter had killed Voldemort just as everyone knew he would. The amount of energy and magic used between Harry and Voldemort in the final moments of battle had left the area drained. It was almost as if the magic had blown a fuse that now needed to be reset. Harry seemed to be the only one not affected. Although he was exhausted, he still had the ability to use magic.

Everyone on the good side of the war was told to meet in a secret location chosen by the order. When Harry arrived he was relieved to find that many people had survived, but as he looked around he noticed that someone was missing.

"Where's Hermione?" He asked the smiling crowd before him as Ron gave him a friendly hug.

Ron's smile faded, "We got separated right before the explosion that killed Voldemort. I was hoping that she was with you."

Harry's heart sank. The happiness and relief that he had felt moments earlier disappeared in a heartbeat. He turned on his heel and started out the door.

Ron grabbed his arm. "Harry, let me come with you."

"No Ron, it's too dangerous. There may still be Death Eaters out there and without magic you won't be able to protect yourself."

Even though Ron wanted nothing more than to help look for his best friend, he sadly nodded, knowing that Harry would do everything in his power to find her. "Bring her back Harry."

Harry turned and looked straight into Ron's sad eyes. "I'm not coming back without her."

With that, Harry turned and walked out of the building, which was hidden from the Death Eaters by a well placed charm. Once outside, he tried apparating back to the battlefield. Although Harry's magic was unaffected by the burst of magical energy, he was unable to apparate. Instead, he walked around the building and grabbed his broom. Lifting off of the ground, he set out to look for Hermione.

Coming up to the battlefield, he began searching for the blue jacket Hermione had been wearing when she tearfully told him good luck and embraced him as if she never wanted to let go. Even though they both had known that this could be the last time seeing eachother alive, both refused to say goodbye. Now, as Harry got closer to where the final battle had taken place, a low fog had set forcing him to land and continue on foot.

As Harry searched, a million thoughts and memories flooded through his mind. Thoughts of the know-it-all Hermione when they first met on the train so many years ago rushed to the surface, as did the feeling of intense friendship and love that could only be shared by two people who have gone through as much as they had. The thought of how beautiful she looked at the Yule Ball popped into his mind, then slowly faded into the image of the tears glistening off of her cheeks as Harry slowly pulled out of the hug and took one last look at her face before going into battle.

As Harry continued his search as new thoughts rushed to his mind. These were not thoughts of the past, rather fears for the future. The image of Hermione unmoving and bloody on the damp ground assaulted his brain and was quickly replaced by another image of her pleading for her life the moment before a Death Eater quickly drains her life with an unforgivable curse.

Harry was so wrapped up in his own fearful thoughts that he did not notice a fallen tree branch. A second later, he hit the ground with a thud. Uncaring about the pain in his leg, he quickly got up and resumed his search. Suddenly, he heard a rustle from behind him. As he turned around he saw an image that caused his heart to race. A Death Eater, unable to use magic, had his hands around someone's neck. That someone was Hermione.

Note from the author: Hey guys. This is my first time writing a Potter fanfic so be gentle with me. I greatly appreciate constructive criticism but don't know how many flames I can handle. Please review and tell me if I should bother continuing with this story!

Note: I do not own any of the characters and I am not making any money with this so please don't sue me.