The Night Before
By: Setsuna-X
Summary: Drabble. Talk between Hermione and Harry before the final battle.
Disclaimer: HP does not belong to me.
A/N: Random convo that came into mind. Just felt like posting it.
"Do you really mean to go through with this?"
"Of course, or else things will just continue as they are."
"But you could be killed!"
"I know. I've known that for a long time. But what else can I do?!"
"Just wait. Wait until we have enough forces. You don't have to do this alone!"
"No, you're wrong. I do have to do this alone. I've always done this alone.'
"No, you hav—"
"Yes, yes I have. You two may have helped along the way, but it has always been me. Alone."
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry you had to go through that."
"Don't worry, it's okay. It's in the past."
"But just because that was how it was then doesn't mean we can't join you now."
"No! I don't want to lose either of you!"
"And you think we want to lose you? That we don't care if you die or not?!"
"I didn't mean it that way. Just that one dead body is better than three."
"And why would you assume that we'd lose?"
"Because I know better than anyone how strong he is!"
"But—"
"No, there is nothing you can say to change my mind."
"Just let us help you!"
"I can't. I can't. I couldn't bear to lose you."
"Oh Harry…"
"And if you guys were there then I would be worried about you and be distracted. I cannot afford that."
"I understand, I do, but that doesn't mean I have to like it."
"I know, and I'm not asking you to. I just need you to trust and believe in me."
"Of course! We'll be waiting. Please be careful."
"Thanks."