Disclaimer: All the characters in this story belong to JK Rowling.


A/N: This is my story called The Love Behind the Veil. It is a story about Hermione and Harry and a blooming love between the two of them. The first chapter is preliminary to the story, setting the scene for more porse chapters ahead. I hope it is to your liking.


Chapter One: This Love

The first time that I saw you,

I paid no attention – yes, it's true.

Your shiny glasses, your unkempt hair,

I knew not that you were even there.

And yet now I have come so far,

'Twas a journey filled with bliss and spar.

Before, I was young and knew not the pain of love,

I thought I would forever remain the innocent dove.

Love had caused a Rise, with its festive entrance,

I thrived on this new sense of ignorance.

Love had sadly blinded me against all,

I lived for the day, didn't care for the Fall.

For your nearing presence rendered me breathless,

And like a sheep brought to slaughter, I too was helpless.

Hypnotised by your flattery and attention,

My heart longed for yours, needless to mention.

When I awoke from the lands of slumber,

Filled with dreams of you, too many to number.

I beamed, since I could once more see your face,

I never wanted to leave this passionate place.

Alas, as all good things tend to do,

My heart broke as you began to woo.

'Twas not I caught in your enticing traps this time,

What good was I to you now, being past my prime?

My heartbeat died slowly, consuming was my ire,

For I knew you thought that my heart was for hire.

Commitment, loyalty – these are the things for I yearn,

I was left out in the cold, but I soon began to burn.

What must I do now, to gain your affection?

Don't leave me to live a life of sadness and dejection.

For love could still bloom, it is certainly worth the wait,

If I tell you how I feel, I just hope it's not too late.


A/N: Review and please be kind and constructive, this is my first story!