A/N: At the end of most paragraphs, you will see italicized words, which is a line from the song, Into the West. And I am happy to say that this story was beta-ed by RandomObsessivePsychoFangirl, Amanda, I thank you greatly! Especially since you got me into Dramione to begin with, this one I feel I owe you, so this is for you, Amanda! And for all you other Dramione lovers out there, you rock!

Disclaimer: I do not own HP or the song, Into the West

Into the West

Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
Night is falling
You have come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore

I couldn't do it. It was too much; he loved me, which I knew. I always knew. Something to never question. Why do you weep?

Can you question, that one you love—the one who does not judge—no matter the crime? What are these tears upon your face?

I could not. I'd told him, day after day—out loud, mind you—that there was absolutely no way possible I could forgive him…I already had—even when I was still Mudblood to him. Soon you will see

There was no need to forgive, never a crime done too wrong. All of your fears will pass away

I always would and forever will—look into the west. See it set, and turn around the next day to watch it rise. Safe in my arms

You're only sleeping

What can you see
On the horizon?
Why do those white gulls call?
Across the sea
A pale moon rises
The ships have come
To carry you home

He persisted—as I knew he would—never discouraged by my words, leaving everyday with a real smile and saying, "I love you, too, Hermione."

Hermione.

Never had I thought my name could sound so beautiful, though coming from him, it always was.

I gathered myself for the final stand—the final goodbye. Only sleeping

Dawn will turn to silver glass
A light on the water
All souls pass

Harry wrapped his arm around my shoulders, comforting and leading me up to the front. Hope fades

I choked, fighting back the urge to tear myself away from him and run from the room, crying—just to lie down alone and cry wishing for strong arms wrapped protectively around me, soft murmurs in my ear and the security I felt every night, falling asleep with him. Into the world of night

Even if it was only a short time. Through shadows falling

This was the last time, the absolute final time for everything between us. Out of memory and time

I looked down at the man who'd loved me for me—from day one—just like I had. He was so different…and yet he was the same, just the same. Don't say

Mine. Always mine. We have come now to the end

I choked again, letting the tears fall and escaping the room, ignoring the murmured apologies and comforting words. White shores are calling

I ran to the curb, turning back only once, just to turn away again and whisper brokenly, "I'm so sorry." You and I will meet again

Back at my flat I rushed immediately to my bedroom, flinging myself uncaringly onto the bed, oblivious to everything and sobbed to my hearts content, stopping only to look up when I felt those fingers brush across my face, catching the falling tears between his fingers. And you'll be here in my arms

I blinked furiously, trying to see if the angel I saw before me was real or not.

It smiled, placing a gentle kiss on my forehead and tucking a stray lock of hair behind my ear. I looked at him in confusion. He could not be…I thought to myself.

"How can this be real?" I asked my voice breaking from the crying I'd done earlier.

"Shh…enjoy it for what it is, love, it won't last forever."

I reached up, brushing my fingers across his jaw and tracing the contours of his face, memorizing everything, seeing only desire stare me in the face. Just sleep

"I'm yours," I whispered.

He hesitated a fraction of a second before bending over me, placing his hands on the bed to hold himself upright. What can you see

His lips hovered over mine, "You're mine?"

"I'm yours," I smiled.

On the horizon?
Why do those white gulls call?

He closed the space between us, sealing the deal with a kiss. Across the sea

I was his.

A pale moon rises
The ships have come
To carry you home

"Sleep, love," Today is only the beginning, there's always forever."

I snuggled closer. And all will turn to silver glass

Forever sounded just right. A light on the water

"I love you Draco," mumbled sleepily, my eyelids drooping. Grey ships pass

He chuckled, "I love you, too, Hermione." Into the West

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