Hermione sat on the edge of the Black Lake staring out at the sparkling water. She couldn't stand to be in the castle right now, the death and destruction tore at her soul. They had lost so many. There were so many holes in her weary heart. She knew life would never be the same.
She heard Harry approach before she saw him sit down besides her. As he caught sight of the silent tears streaming down her cheeks her scooted closer and wrapped her in a tight embrace. "We will make it through this together," he assured her.