Hermione's POV
Tomorrow is my wedding. They are calling it wedding of the Century. I am getting married to Mr. Ron Weasley. Tomorrow. But why am I telling you this? I have just realized something very important. I want to think logically about it, and what better way to do that than to talk with someone who cannot reply and let me think, right? So, I will start from the beginning. I am sure you know most of my story, so I will not bore you with the first six years of my Hogwarts life. But the next two years are very important to this story and my life. So I will concentrate more on that. May be I am wrong about my realization. I hope I am wrong (That's a first in my life). Why? Because I have just realized Harry potter is in love with me and I am marrying Ron tomorrow. And I don't know what I am feeling. Do I love harry or ron more? May be I will find out once I finish telling you this story, MY story.
While I am telling you my story, I will also try to correct some of the mistakes in the books. The books are accurate about most of the things. Some things are overly dramatized, like Harry potter finding gillyweed just an hour before second task in 4th year. We actually found it a week before and harry had tried it 3 times before the second task. Well, I understand that drama is required to sell the books. So I will not complain. But one thing I feel bad about is The books have not represented the dynamic between me, ron and harry in a proper way. I don't think it is possible to represent it here. But I will try to.
Ron is not just the joker of the group, though in the book he comes of like one. He has a good sense of humor and also bad sense of timing. But his table manners are not that bad. That's one part of Ron which is not represented in the book. The other part is We don't fight all that much. i.e. Ron and I, do not always bicker over everything. We do fight. Who doesn't? But it's not as much as in books. Let me tell you if someone fights with me so much, I'd tell goodbye to that person without second thought.
You are wondering which part of me is not represented correctly in book right? Yes, I am intelligent. You may even call me know it all. But I am not always logical. I do have my silly moments now and then. And also I am not all doom and gloom like in the book. I have fun, I crack jokes, I prank people and I laugh.
Now to Harry. It is very difficult to tell you what is not represented correctly about harry. One, he is not as moody as he comes off in the book. Yes, he gets angry. And yes, he has shouted at me and ron a fair few times, even when we weren't in the wrong. But he has come and apologized every single time. He had a lot to handle so we understood. And the other thing about harry that is not proper is, he is not as selfless as it is made out in the book. I mean he is the most selfless guy I know. But he has his limits. He calls it self-preservation, and I agree with him. But this part of him never came out in the books. Don't get me wrong. I know harry would never do something that will benefit him and harm others but he knows when to cut losses. Let me give you one or two examples so you understand my point better.
You all know our fourth year. It was the year in which Harry was entered in the tri-wizard tournament without his knowledge, which eventually led to the return of Lord Voldemort. You all also know that Ron and Harry had a fight just after Harry's name came out of the Goblet of Fire. And till first task they did not even talk to each other. That's true. But after the first, according to the book, they became best mates again, immediately. That's not true. After that event and whole through the year, Harry potter did not discuss anything important with Ron. We used to go to meals together. We used to hangout together. But when it came to the tournament preparation, Ron was out. It was only me and Harry. That is what Harry and I call as his self-preservation. Ron was and is very important to harry, but harry does take some time to forgive. And he was afraid to trust Ron again and go through the stress of fighting with his best friend.
Similar thing happened after our sixth year. He did not confide many things with me and Ron for most of the horcrux hunt. The most important being, he did not tell us that he had to die. He did not even meet us before going into the forest. He just told Nevile to kill the snake and took off. We do remain strong friends, but you disappoint Harry once, he will not be so fast to forgive you.
From the day Harry potter's name came out of the Goblet of Fire, I became the single most important person in his life. He always valued me more than Ron after that. Even now we both are very important to Harry. But if he has to pick one of us, he will pick me. And I am very happy about that.
Let us come to Ron. For Ron also I am more important. Obviously, I am his fiancée. So I am more important to him than his best mate.
But what about me? If I have a choice to pick between Ron and Harry, whom will I pick? This should be a fairly straight forward decision – I am supposed to pick my fiancé over my best friend. Simple. But just thinking of picking Ron over Harry doesn't seem right to me. I want to talk about this with someone. And I cannot talk to Ron. He jumps to conclusions very fast. And I am not in the mood for a fight before my wedding day. If harry was here, I would have gladly talked to him. He would listen and help me understand. But he is not here. Wait, didn't I tell you, Harry potter is NOT attending my wedding. Long story, I will get to it in a moment. Let me decide whom I will pick if I have to pick one of Ron and Harry. Can't decide. Ok. Let's get on with the story. May be when I finish telling what happened in the past year, I can decide whom to pick.
So the story…
Well, you all know what happened in the horcrux hunt. Me, Harry and Ron roamed all of England looking for soul fragments of voldemort. It was pretty much like it was described in the book. We found all came back to Hogwarts, destroyed them. There was no kiss with Ron that is pure fiction. Didn't happen. We are not foolish to start kissing in the middle of a war. So, Harry died, sort of. Came back. Fought and defeated the dark lord. And we won the war.
After that Me, Harry and Ron attended all the funerals for one week. We next went to Australia to get back my parents. It was such a great thing to have both of my best friends with me in times of need. And it also looked like Harry had finally put the war behind him and smiling a lot more. It was the time all three of us decided to become aurors. The auror training course was revamped. It was only one year instead of three like previous years. But the only problem was it started in January.
So we made a basic plan. We would take our NEWT's by attending Hogwarts. It was still last week of June. We had whole of July and August to relax. And we would attend Hogwarts from September till May. We will just roam around and try to settle down in the seven months from may to December, and January we will join auror training. Wow. Decisions reached. So joining auror training was one and half years away. I was very happy about this because it was my dream to be the head girl. Now it had a chance to be fulfilled. And Ron was happy because it just meant 18 more months of freedom. But Harry was not really happy to come back to Hogwarts. He said he had many ghosts there. But I knew he would come with us, just because we asked.
After that my parents came back with us to England. There were a lot of things wrong between the relationship between my parents and me. They could not believe that their daughter could do something as ruthless as making them forget their lives without their permission. So the one week spent in Australia and coming back to England and settling down were sort of peace offerings for my parents. They couldn't stay angry with me for very long. So things started looking better.
After coming back to England, my parents needed some time to get back to their old work and meet their old friends and acquaintances. So me, my parents, Ron, the Weasleys and Harry all stayed at the Grimmauld Place. Two days after we came back, all three of us got a letter from Minerva McGonagall, new Headmistress of Hogwarts, asking all three of us to meet her in the Hogwarts castle on 1st of August, one month before the start of school. I was very happy about this, as this meant that we are allowed to attend the school, even after missing one year.
So the remaining three weeks were just spent relaxing and enjoying. We had fallen into some sort of a routine. I would spend the mornings with my parents. And the afternoon me and Ron spent with the Weasleys . We both were Learning house hold spells, Harry was learning these in the morning because every afternoon Harry would spend time with my parents. Making them acquainted with the magical world. He was better at it than I was. And my parents liked him immensely. After that the evenings was trio time. We three, Harry, Ron and I would spend time together, just talking or playing chess. And the night after dinner was time for a walk. It was always only me and Harry. We would go to a nearby muggle park and come back. It was a time to talk about many things.
The most important thing that happened in this time was that Ron asked me to be his girl friend the day before we were supposed to meet the Headmistress. And obviously I said yes. I had been expecting this for some time. And after knowing each other for seven years, I did not feel the need to go on a few dates. We can always go on dates after being a couple, I thought. So after a few kisses we went to our respective rooms and slept. It was the next morning that we announced that we were together. It was a loud breakfast that morning. Everyone was excited about our trip to Hogwarts. So after eating breakfast, me and Ron stood up, held hands and announced that we are a couple now.
The reaction was more or less expected. All the Weasleys were very happy, and the twins even said "About time". My parents were not happy about my decision. I think that seeing their girl after a year and meeting her boyfriend in the same month is not easy, but they congratulated me. But the most unexpected response was from Harry. He never congratulated us. He simply said "Whatever makes you happy guys". I decided to talk to him about it that night. May be he was feeling left out. I wanted to reassure him that he will always be my best friend. Even with Ron as my boy friend I can't talk to him about some things, as Harry understood me better than Ron. So I was looking forward to our daily walk. But before that we had to go to Hogwarts and meet Minerva McGonagall. So we flooed to the Headmistress office to meet her.
"Good Morning, Professor" we greeted her. "Good Morning, Mr. Potter, Mr. Weasley and Miss Granger, Please take a seat" she offered. Once we were seated, she started telling us about the choices we have to complete out NEWT's. "Because of the unfortunate circumstances in the last year, the whole year is declared null and void. Everyone will redo the same year they were supposed to be doing last year. That means you three are eligible to attend seventh year at Hogwarts. Are you interested?" She asked. "Yes mam" I answered for the three of us. "Then you will have to send me a letter stating that you are interested to attend by no later than seventh of august. On a personal note I am happy to have you three back" she concluded. But Harry had a question "If we are not coming, how will we complete NEWT's?" he asked. McGonagall said "The book list can be got and you can be home schooled. You can take the exam at the end of the year by paying the examination fee. However I do think you will enjoy this year, as we are planning on making you Mr. Potter and you Miss Granger as Head boy and Head Girl respectively."
I was very happy and looked at Harry's face. He was as happy as I was. But once he looked to Ron his expression changed. I thought something was wrong and looked at Ron, he was glaring at Harry. I decided to talk with Ron as soon as we reach Grimmauld Place, otherwise he would say something which he regrets later. So we left from Hogwarts and reached Grimmauld Place. As soon as we reached there everyone wanted to know what had happened and we became busy trying to explain things. And harry went to my parents room like usual and me and ron were with molly in the kitchen. I wanted to talk to both the boys privately about some things and it looked like I would not get a chance.
So I decided to talk to at least one of them that night. Like usual we meet in Harry's room where we would just relax in evenings. But today both of them were not in a position to relax. Ron was angry about harry getting the head boy position and harry was sad about something. Even though I was not able to guess what it was. So as soon as it was only three of us in the room Harry and Ron had a conversation. "I know you want the head boy position Ron. I can give it up and suggest you if you like" Harry said. "Thanks Harry. I knew you would understand. With me and Hermione being a couple, you would just be in the middle" Ron answered. It almost looked like a physical blow has struck Harry when Ron said those words. But Ron did not see it. I did. And I understood why Harry was unhappy. I was right in my assumption in the morning. So after dinner with the walk, I would clarify things to harry and later have some words with Ron about the tactless remarks.
After that everything was normal and we went to dinner. At dinner Ron announced that Harry did not want to be head boy as he would come between us and Ron would be the Head boy. Everyone was confused that someone would simply give up a head boy position but congratulated Ron. But I couldn't take it anymore. Ron was my boyfriend, but I can't tolerate him telling harry comes between us. I wanted to be Harry's friend. Ron may not have realized it but such comments hurt harry and the only thing he would do is draw away. I didn't want that. So I asked harry to wait for 10 minutes before walk and told Ron that I wanted to talk to him privately.
Everyone assumed that we were going to snog and teased us. But I was more worried about the trio's friendship so I didn't care about the teasing. I took Ron to my room put silencing spells on the door and started shouting at Ron. It became one of our worst fights. But finally I was able to convince Ron that it was his mistake to talk to harry that way. And he also agreed to apologize to harry the next morning. So I thought one quick kiss to ron and I will go meet harry and go for a walk. But Ron had other ideas. So our kisses almost lasted 15 minutes.
By the time I went downstairs, Harry was not there. But the twins were there. I asked them where harry was. Fred said "He went out for a walk, alone". I was angry, he was supposed to wait "But I asked him to wait for 10 min" I said. "That was about one and half hours ago" George said, "He even came to your room and knocked after waiting for one hour" Fred said. "But when you did not open the door, we said that you did not want to be disturbed, so he left" George said. I thought that it was a mistake to put the silencing charm on the door. But I was determined to talk to him. So I went to my room, kept the door open and laid down on the bed, waiting for Harry to come back. But I fell asleep. So I couldn't talk to that day. And that was my biggest mistake.
The next day my parents announced that they were ready to go back to the muggle world. But someone had to go and put the home in order. I wanted to do it. But I wanted Ron or Harry to come with me. But Harry offered to do it alone and my parents decided that was better. He was to stay in our home for a week and clean it and get it operational. I was not allowed to go as my parents wanted to spend more time with me. So Harry left that day itself. So all my plans of assuring harry that he was my closest friend got thrown out the window.
Harry came back after a week and announced that He was not attending Hogwarts. He wanted to he home schooled. And he just wanted to relax, and he wanted the Hogwarts memories as it was. He did not want to think of anyone else in what he thought was Dumbledore's place. I could not even force him to come, as the last day for sending the letter to Headmistress was already over. So I just had to accept that Harry was not coming back with us. I even entertained the thought of not going to Hogwarts and staying with harry and getting home schooled. But both Harry and Ron convinced me to attend Hogwarts. Ron promising lots of kisses and Harry promising lots of letters. Surprisingly Harry's letters meant more to me than Ron's kisses, but at that time I rationalized it because Harry was not coming to Hogwarts. I promised him that I will send him all my notes.
On September 1st Harry came to platform nine and three quarters to drop me, Ron and Ginny to the Hogwarts express. I never cried when I was coming to school. Even first year when I was coming for the first time. I knew I would miss my parents. But the excitement of attending the school was much more. But this year, seeing Harry on the platform waving us goodbye, I realized I will not be able to see him at least till Christmas. I couldn't stop crying for a solid 2 hours. Ron took care of all my duties in the train.
After I stopped crying, Ron tried to cheer me up by cracking some jokes. And then he tried to tease ginny. He asked her "So did Harry tell you why he didn't want to come to Hogwarts other than the reason he gave everybody?". Ginny was surprised "Why would he tell me something which he hasn't told you both? " she asked. "Because he is your boy friend" Ron answered rolling his eyes. Ginny started crying. "He wouldn't get together, no matter how many times I ask. He says he has moved on" she said in between sobs. I was shocked. I did not understand Harry's behaviour from the day we met the Headmistress. He was sad most of the time. And making decisions without consulting me and ron first. This was not his normal behaviour. Somehow Harry potter had changed from a best friend to an enigma in the matter of a month.
But one thing had not changed about harry. He would keep his promise to me no matter what. He would send me a letter every day and I would send him one back every evening. This proved to be a nice thing. Even though we were far away we still had lots of contact. It went on for two months. But after that I started getting only two letters per week and they were a lot more formal than what I was used to from harry. When I mentioned it to Ron, he said he sent a letter to harry telling that he was dominating most of my time and I was not even free to kiss him. So harry started sending fewer letters. But in the next letter I apologized for Ron's behavior and told Harry that Ron meant it as a joke. Harry did not send more letters but the letters he was sending became much larger and I was happy.
I wanted to go meet Harry for Christmas holidays. But Ron wanted to spend our Christmas holidays alone as a couple. I asked Harry what to do in a letter. He told me to stay in Hogwarts. He would join us for Hogwarts dinner. But Ron seemed to know this before me. So I was sure they were planning something. However I was happy to see Harry.
On the day of Christmas, Harry arrived. I couldn't stop my enthusiasm. I ran and Hugged him hard. I ran so fast that he was not able to balance me, and we both fell down. But I was happy and so was he. We both stayed in that position for a long time. Laughing like kids. Had Ron not come and pulled us off, we would have stayed like that whole day. Ron came gave Harry a hand and told "Glad you could be here for this mate". Suddenly Harry looked guilty for hugging me and went back and answered "Glad to be here". Looked like no one observed harry moving away from me. I did. And It hurt a lot. Harry never minded hugging me. We were the closest of friends. But now he was moving away from me and I don't know what for.
I told Harry "Fancy a walk tonight, Harry?", and he was very reluctant to answer, he said "Lets see tonight". But I was not ready to let him escape. I wanted to talk to him and I would do it. And the time before dinner was spent happily. Nothing could tone down my happiness today. Harry was here that made my day. For dinner, there was only one table as there were only few students. And just when it was about to be finished and I wanted to ask harry for a walk, Ron went down on his knee and proposed to me.
I never knew Ron could be so romantic. And I realized that I had started crying without knowing when. But I said yes. And there was a huge celebration. All the teachers and Harry and ginny congratulated us. And Harry now told Ron "I said she will say yes mate". Ron was smiling a broad smile just nodded. Harry came to me and said "I know you wanted to talk to me, but today is your day, enjoy. I also have an announcement to make." I was surprised. I was thinking that he has found a girl, that's why he had started writing less to me.
Harry raised his voice and said "Although it is not as big news as these two, I have an announcement." Everyone stopped talking. "I have a special dispensation from the Ministry of Magic to start my Auror training one year early. Only requirement is I have to complete my NEWT's this May" he announced. Everyone was happy, especially McGonagall. She was telling "I told you you'd make a good Auror didn't I?". But I was very sad. I thought at least after May harry would be with us. For seven months we could spend time together and next year we could go to the training together. Harry was still talking "I will start in six days. For the first 8 months, its just theory course. I can stay at home and learn. For the last 4 months, that is from September 1st I have to go to the Auror training center and stay there." I calculated. The maximum time I would get with him was June, July and August, just 3 months. But I decided to make good use of it and be happy for my friend.
So I went to congratulate him. After seeing him I realized that he was not happy as he was pretending. He also wants to be with us. But he was giving it up for something. I decided to find out why.
He left for Grimmauld Place then. For the next five months we were all busy with the NEWT preparations and it was not possible to be in contact with Harry as much as I liked. But we did send letters to each other once in a while. After the exams I wanted to stay in Grimmauld Place with harry and Ron, but Ron wanted both of us to stay in the Burrow. And my parents wanted to plan the wedding and wanted me to be in their house. So we decided that Ron would stay in the burrow. And I would stay in my parents' house. That way I can go for clothes shopping with my mother and also make her a bigger part of my life. I also decided to have dinner with Harry and Ron every alternate day, once with harry and once with Ron so that I can be in touch with both.
Finally on June 1st we completed our graduation. I gave the speech as the head girl and valedictorian. That day will always remain one of my fondest days. We also got a group photo of our class, one for each house and one with all the houses combined. But harry had not attended. He was not in Hogwarts, so he wouldn't be in these photos either. It felt wrong. After spending most of my school life with Ron on one side of me and Harry on other, it felt wrong to be a couple instead of a trio. That day I felt Harry was slowly drawing himself away from us. It was done gradually, but it was being done. I did not know why he was doing it. But I knew he was. And I decided to do whatever in my power to make him come back to me. I wanted him as my best friend again. I had spent one whole school year without harry, but I was not used to it. I would still miss him everyday.
I knew harry would be waiting for us in platform nine and three quarters he also wanted to see us. I also wanted to ask him what his NEWT scores were. He did not owl me for the past week. So I did not know his score. I know I should be angry at him for neglecting me and not even congratulating on my scores, but I am more interested in seeing him than being angry. So my last train ride in Hogwarts express was eventful. There were lots of tears and good bye's. Everyone teared up, even the ever comical Ron. But I knew we had each other and Harry. We will always be friends even after Hogwarts, after marriage, after fights, after everything. We three are always best friends. The only thing to it was solving the mystery of Harry.
Molly and Arthur had come to receive Me, Ron and Ginny. Harry had come with my parents. Looked like he had his arm in a sling. But I did not know when he had broken it. I also couldn't understand why he had not went to a healer instead of getting treated in the muggle way. I wanted to ask so much and more. At least now I knew that he did not deliberately neglect me. He had broken his right arm and couldn't write. So its OK. We had a enthusiastic get together in the train station. And harry left for Grimmauld Place. I learnt that he had hired a nurse for the past week to take care of him and that the sling would be removed today. It was broken when he sustained a accident in the hand to hand combat training. And even though the arm was treated magically it would take one week to get back to normal. I felt really jealous of the nurse taking care of my Harry. How dare she? It was my job, it was me who always took care of him, always.
But Harry did not seen to think it was a big deal. I guessed he is avoiding meeting me intentionally, but I couldn't prove it. He always behaved perfectly with me and Ron. But there was some sorrow which I could detect in his face and did not know why it was there. Ron never saw it. According to him Harry was fine. Somehow my instinct told me that something major was wrong with harry and he was refusing my help.
That day I reached home. Enjoyed with my parents. I went to meet Ron in the burrow for dinner. After dinner and a few kisses, I told him that I was planning on meeting him and Harry alternative days so that Harry will not feel left out. Ron also wanted to join me and Harry for dinner every alternative day. I first suspected that he was doing it so that i will not be with Harry alone. But then realized that Harry was Ron's best friend also. And both will be missing each other. So I told Ron that I will meet him at 8 PM in Grimmauld Place tomorrow and left.
The next day evening I left for Grimmauld Place an hour early. I wanted to confront Harry about his mysterious behaviour. This had gone on for long enough. I just wanted him back and I would get him back. So Going an hour early, I had a chance to talk to harry alone with out Ron's interference. I did not want to hide it from Ron, but harry communicates better when its only him and me, without Ron. I had a plan. I would go there, pretend that I am angry with him, start shouting and not stop until he starts telling me what was wrong. Harry would know I was pretending of course, but he would tell me what was wrong with him.
So I knocked on Grimmauld Place's door at 7 PM. Harry came and opened the door. As soon as I saw his sad face, all my plans went out of the window. I just hugged him and started crying. I did not know what made me think that I could pretend to be angry when Harry was sad. It is not possible. I just wanted to cry till all his sadness went away. But real life doesn't work like that. After 5 min of crying he asked "Whats wrong?". I realized that I was still in his arms. And I hugged him tighter and said "You". "I'm Sorry" he said. "You are wrong, Harry. You are not happy, you are pretending from the past 10 months. Why? Why wouldn't u talk to me? I am always here for you Harry" I said. He looked a bit happier.
Then I remembered that I never had the conversation with harry that I had planned to have with him when ron asked me to be to be his girl friend. It was 10 months overdue. But it had to be done. So I said "As much as I like hugging you, lets get inside and sit. We can talk a lot more comfortably then". He agreed with me and we both went inside. "Before you tell me whats wrong Harry, let me tell you some thing first." I said. He said "OK". So I started talking.
"Harry you know that you are the single most closest person to me right?" I asked. He started saying "Ron". But I stopped him, "Yes Harry, Ron might be my Fiance, we will marry and stay together, but even then I am not sure that he will take the place you have in my heart." I told. Harry looked very happy at this. And I now knew why he was sad. It was because he thought we would leave him behind. Typical Harry. So I thought I'd clarify it further and said "Nothing can break our friendship Harry. Not Ron, not even any future kids I have. You are and always will be my closest and best friend" I finished. But suddenly instead of the happy expression I was expecting, his face had no expression at all. It was like he was trying not to show any expression. Only his eyes were betraying any emotion and it was pain.
I thought it as a reaction to the still healing hand. Not to my words. I have not told anything that would cause him pain right? But I thought to ask anyway " Harry are you in pain? Its not something I said is it?" I asked. He was quick to deny "No Hermione, how can you think that? You are my best friend also and always will be" He said. But the tone was not right. It was almost like he was forcing himself to talk. And for one second his expression cleared before he masked it again. He had a lost expression on his face, almost like he did not know what to do. If only I can make him talk for 10 more minutes with me, he will tell me what is his problem, I thought happily. But then someone knocked the door. And Harry ran to get it like it was his lifeline.
I am not sure, but when he was walking away from me, I thought I saw him wipe his eyes discreetly. Almost like he did not want me to notice. But from when does harry cry? I could not make head or tail of his behaviour today. Harry came and brought Ron with him. And now his face had the well practiced fake smile on it. I can't help but think I have lost the chance to make him talk. And I could not help but be angry with Ron for the wrong timing of his arrival.
The next day it was decided that I would marry Ron on September 20th. The day after my birthday. Ron joked that it made remembering anniversaries easier. And I hit him before kissing him in front of the whole room. Happy times. For the next two months, there was not much change in my time table. Stay the whole day with my parents. Go for shopping. Plan wedding details. One night have dinner with Ron and another night with Ron and Harry. Harry suggested we not meet in Grimmauld Place. He wanted to go to a different restaurant everytime. I was thinking that it was because he did not want to meet me alone.
And I could not even go and meet him at Grimmauld Place in mornings as he had auror training. So just one month before my wedding, that is 10 days before September 1st Harry told us i.e. Me and Ron that he will not be able to attend out wedding. I was shocked. How could he not attend our wedding? We both started shouting at harry and threatened to cancel the marriage. But he told us that We both knew that he had to stay in the training area for 4 months from September 1st and he could not do anything about it. But he did not want to be so selfish as to make us postpone out marriage plans just because of 1 person. So he suggested Ron ask Neville to be the Best man and also asked to send him all the wedding photos by owl. I couldn't eat that day. Couldn't even stop crying. Finally Harry had enough of my crying and told me he would talk to the head of his training to grant him one day off to come to the wedding.
That calmed me down then. But now I realized he would not do that. That was just said to placate me. Harry knows me too well. So September 1st, we all, I mean, me, my parents and All the Weaselys went to Grimmauld Place to send off Harry. Everyone was in high spirits. Next time we see Harry, he will be Auror Harry Potter. I was happy for harry. But it took all my will power not to cry. He would not be there for my wedding. But the most surprising thing was my father and mother asking him to talk to them privately. And the three of them left to the kitchen.
I knew it was morally wrong to eavesdrop on them, but I could not contain my curiosity. So I went to the bathroom, took the twins extendable ear from my pocket and tapped on it with my wand. I was able to hear them now. My mother was asking "Have you packed everything, Harry?". "Yes Mrs Granger" Harry answered. "You are not coming to the wedding are you?" She asked. "No I couldn't" He said and started sobbing. From the sounds, it looked like my mother had hugged him. When did they become so close? They were almost treating him like a son. And my father said "Just hang in there Harry, it will get better. Don't do anything rash. Promise me". Harry's voice was very low. "I don't know what's the point in hanging in here Mr. Granger. But I'll promise you not to do anything rash". Harry answered.
I couldn't stop myself from crying. Now I knew my doubts were right. Harry had a problem. My parents know about it. However Harry or them both said nothing about it to me. But more important was that harry told he would not attend my wedding. So as soon as I know they came back to the main room, I ran to harry hugged him hard and said "Harry promise me you will attend my marriage." I knew if he promises he will be there. He had never broke a promise to me. But he would not tell me that. He said "I'll try Hermione." and pulled himself away from me gently and left.
That was 19 days ago. And today is my birthday. And it is the day I realized that Harry potter loves me. How did I realize that? I'll tell you after having a butter beer, my throat is parched.
A/N: How do you think it was? Good? Bad? Writing is not for me? Do tell me in the Comments. This is my first effort at writing anything. Please try to be constructive in critiquing it.