SUMMARY: Harry learns that Hermione married Ron. Harry has loved Hermione since Fifth Year when he saved her from the Avada Kadavera curse. He calls Hermione and tells her his feelings. One-Shot. H/H.
DISCLEMER: I do not own Harry Potter or the song Could Have Been Me. They are owned by J.K. Rowling and Billy Ray Cyrus.
NOTES: "Speech", Song Lyrics, Thoughts
A/N: This story came to me over a while, and after debating with myself of what thing I should write it on (IE-Books, Shows, or other things), I picked this. Enjoy!
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I hear you just got married
Took him up on Honeymoon
And you were all smiles at the wedding
You cried when you kissed the groom.
Come on, Hermione. Pick up! Please pick up! Harry thought.
I got no invitation
I guess the mail man didn't bring it to me
But I see the whole thing in slow motion
Every night as I try to sleep
Hermione, I really need to talk to you! Harry thought again.
My buddy John said you looked real pretty
And you acted like you were in love
He said the preacher asked for objections
And he thought about standing up
"Ring… Ring… Ring… Hi! You have reached Ron and Hermione Weasley. We aren't here right now, but if you leave your name and number, we'll get back to you as soon as we can." The recording said.
I told John
He must have been crazy
'Cause you were just about to say 'I do'
"Hermione, I really need to talk to you. If you're there, please pick up. I just need to talk to you in private. Without Ron. Ron, if you are listening to this, please, believe me when I say that I will never try to take Hermione from you. But, Hermione, please, talk to me." Harry pleaded.
He just gave me a wink
And said all he could think
Was it could have been me with you
Hermione was at home alone, and was listening to the message as Harry said all of the things he was saying, resisting all urge to pick up the phone and tell him the truth. That she loved him, but Ron came around first.
It could have been me
Standing there with you
It could have been me
And my dreams coming true
But those dreams move on
If you wait to long
It took me to now to see
It could have been me
"Hermione, please call me back when you get this. My number is… well, that doesn't matter. Just meet me at Hewet's On Main in London. I'll see you tomorrow. Please come." Harry said as he hung up the phone.
I don't guess I ever told you
That I went out and bought you a ring
I even carried it around in my pocket
Waiting to say the right thing
The next day, at Hewet's On Main, Harry was waiting for Hermione, and when he saw her, his heart jumped.
I pulled it out the other day
But the diamond had lost its shine
Well, I know how it feels
'Cause my eyes grow dim
When I think
You could have been mine
Immediately, Harry's hands dropped to his pocket, which held a ring that he had bought for her so many years ago, but he had never gotten the courage to ask her. He was going to tell her the truth tonight, and show her the ring, just to prove that he had feelings for her, even though she was married.
It could have been me
Standing there with you
It could have been me
And my dreams coming true
But those dreams move on
If you wait to long
It took me to now to see
It could have been me
"Thanks for coming, Hermione." Harry said, pulling out a chair for Hermione to sit. After she sat, he pushed her back in.
"No problem. Look, I wanted to apologize for not inviting you. It's just that… If I did… and I saw you… I thought that maybe… I wouldn't say yes when I needed to." Hermione said.
"What?" Harry asked, shocked.
I know I called
Just in time
To be to late
"Harry, I was in love with you for so long, and if I saw you on my wedding day, I thought that I would still be in love with you, and say no to Ron." Hermione said.
You know dreams move on
If you wait to long
It took me till now to see
That
It could have been me
Standing there with you
It could have been me
And my dreams coming true
But those dreams move on
If you wait to long
It took me to now to see
It could have been me
"Hermione, I asked you to come here today because I need to confess something to you." Harry said, reaching for the ring in his pocket.
"Hermione, I got you a ring, and I was to scared to give it to you, because I thought you would turn me down. I just wanted you to know the truth. That it could have been me." Harry said.
Could have been me
It could have been me
Could have been me
It could have been me
Could have been me
It could have been me
"Harry, it always was you. My first love. My first kiss. And the man I wanted to be with in front of everyone. But it was Ron. I do love you, Harry. And it always was you." Hermione said.
"Kiss me." Harry requested.
Hermione looked at him with a confused look on her face, but then kissed him.
"I love you, Hermione. Goodbye." Harry said.
"HERMIONE JANE WEASLEY! WHY DID YOU JUST KISS HIM? YOU ARE MARRIED TO ME!" Ron yelled out.
"Ron!" Hermione yelled.
"FORGET IT, HERMIONE! WE'RE THROUGH! AND TO THINK, IT COULD HAVE BEEN ME!" Ron said before stomping off.
"Hermione, I'm so sorry. I just lost you your husband, and the man you love." Harry said.
"You lost me my husband, but not the man I love. The man I love is standing right in front of me." Hermione said, nodding to Harry.
"I love you, too, Hermione. And not to be a rebound, but…" Harry said, kneeling down on one knee, and pulled out the ring out of his pocket.
"Hermione Jane Weasley, will you marry me?" Harry asked.
"Yes, Harry. I will marry you." Hermione said.
Harry looked up at her tear stricken face, slipped on the ring, and kissed her.
Some dreams do wait for you.
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A/N: I know that the last line was cheesy, but how do you like the rest of the story?
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