The Power of Goodbye

A Ron /Hermione & Harry /Ginny Love Story

Hey everyone! So this is my first fanfic, and along with Csi Miami, I am a huge Harry Potter fan! Since I'm a little bummed that the first part of the seventh movie still seems so far away, I've decided to create a story. The Setting is going to be in-between books six and seven, and just a week-or-so after Dumbledore died. I was a little upset with how abruptly Harry seemed to get over Dumbledore's death, so I decided to drag it out a little, just because I thought Dumbledore was such a great character. Also, the romance is going to be more of Ron and Hermione, with some mild Harry and Ginny. Alright, so enough of my rambling, enjoy the first chapter! Reviews are greatly appreciated =)

Chapter 1

A Rocky Start

The clear blue sky turned menacing as a swarm of dark gray clouds overtook the perfect day. As the clouds swirled, lightning flashed brightly overhead, while a low rumble of thunder echoed in the distance. Rain began to pelt Harry's face as the wind billowed his wild black hair everywhere.

Harry looked up at the sky, as though he was being hypnotized, as he simultaneously put his hand to his lightning-bolt-shaped scar. It had begun to throb painfully, and throughout his years of experience, he took that as a bad sign.

After Dumbledore's death this year he had begun to keep himself highly alert, to his surroundings, and things such as the throbbing of his scar.

He was still overly depressed about Dumbledore's death, as was the rest of the school, but as much as it pained him to say, he knew the time for mourning was coming to a close. It was time to do the job Dumbledore had given him. It was time to plan for the upcoming year. Time was fast approaching to find and destroy the six remaining Horcruxes, and to ensure that this time, when it came down to the final battle, Lord Voldemort could not evade death through them. The Horcruxes must be destroyed, and along with Ron and Hermione, they would finish the job no matter what.

Completely lost in thought, Harry barely noticed Hermione jerk his shoulder slightly to the right. He looked at her through clouded eyes, attempting to focus back on reality.

"Harry? Harry? Are you alright?" Hermione asked, a concerned expression on her face.

Harry had always admired how close he, Hermione, and Ron were, and how they always knew when something was troubling him. However, at that moment it annoyed him slightly due to the emotional roller coaster he was currently riding.

"Yeah, you alright mate? You seem like your somewhere else right now." Ron said, stopping mid-stride, as Harry and Hermione both slowed to a stand-still, about a yard from the Hogwarts Express platform.

They were currently on their way home for the summer, walking down the Hogwarts grounds toward the train. Although Harry usually goes home to the Dursleys the first day of summer, this year due to the circumstances, all students were let out two weeks early, with all exams canceled.

"Yeah, I'm fine." Harry lied after a long and uncomfortable silence.

Trying the lighten the mood, Ron spoke up sheepishly, "Thank god we didn't have finals, I didn't study at all," Ron said grinning, as Hermione rolled her eyes, "Especially for Snape's class!" He finished.

Ron, realizing what he had said, was about to apologize but was cut short as Harry gazed upon him hatefully.

"Well Ron, maybe next year Lord Voldemort will kill me, so then you don't have to worry about finals," Harry spat menacingly at Ron, "And don't ever..EVER say his name in front of me again." Harry added, a little too harshly at Ron.

Hermione stood awe-struck as the two moved so that they were only inches from each others' faces.

"You know, Dumbledore was our friend too. His death didn't hurt just you, Harry we all are upset over it." Ron retorted, his voice gradually rising.

Harry stood full height, but still was at least a half of a foot smaller than Ron and practically yelled, "Not as much as it hurt me! You have no idea!" Harry finished, and shoved Ron. Several students had stopped everywhere to watch the fight, including Luna, Ginny, and Neville, all of whom were standing in front of them, and had heard the whole thing.

Ron shoved Harry back, and before Harry could do any more damage, Hermione, Ginny, Luna, and Neville stepped between the two and restrained them both. Harry and Ron continued to glare at each other, and Ron, who was the closest to the platform, turned and stormed off onto the train.

"Harry he didn't mean it, he was only trying to help!" Hermione whispered, as numerous students continued to stare.

"Move Along!" Ginny growled at a group of students who had stopped to gawk at them. The kids quickly darted down the remaining stairs, and away from Ginny's unpleasing demeanor.

All of Harry's anger seemed to melt away at the sound of Ginny's voice. Harry found himself staring at his hand, as Ginny intertwined her hand with his.

"Relax.." She whispered soothingly, as she squeezed his hand gently.

A warm, tingling sensation erupted from her touch, which spread all over his body, and sent his stomach to do back flips.

Suddenly, an overwhelming sensation overtook his body as his mind clouded over. Ginny's concerned tone sounded distant as Harry swayed from dizziness.

Then it all went black.

I know, kind of boring, and super short, (sorry, I didn't realize it would be so short!) but I'm trying to build up to a few chapters after this(: Sorry! It will get better, I promise! Also, I think I'm going to have a little more Ginny/Harry moments in these first two chapters or so, because I don't feel as though you see too much of it in the movies. =)