A/N Hello everyone! I'm going through and editing/rewriting all of my old stories and I thought I would start with the shortest one. I hope you enjoy the new story, and please remember that feedback is always welcome.
The rain is falling, a soft shower cascading across the dry land. I look up to the cold, grey sky, eyes closed against the drizzle. The rain caresses my skin, cleaning me, purifying me. I feel my spirit lifting. A feeling of joy washes over me, as pain and sorrow slip away. I am renewed, rejuvenated, and I rejoice as the rain continues to fall. A feeling of warmth trails down my cheeks, a curious contrast to the cold of the storm. I raise a hand to my face to touch the wet mixture of tears and raindrops.
As I stand there, with the raindrops kissing my skin and the tears rolling down my cheeks, I feel her behind me. She who is my saving grace. I open my eyes and turn to face her, my movements slow and hesitant. Her warm, brown eyes meet mine and we stand that way for what feels like hours, neither of us breaking our gaze. Then she finally, finally pulls me into her arms and I know all is well. I melt into the warmth of her embrace. I am no longer who I was. I am forgiven. I am reborn. I bury my face in her shoulder and let myself cry, as I never could before. I tear down the barriers I've kept for so long as I give in to the freedom her love offers me. My tears free of me of my shameful past.
She pulls me tighter and whispers to me, the heat of her breath caressing my ear.
"I love you, Draco Malfoy."
My heart stutters and skips at her words.
"And I you, Ginny. You will never, never know how much you mean to me."
She pulls back and smiles up at me, and there can be no tears in the face of her joy. All that remains is peace, joy, and above all else, love. I place my hand on the gentle swell of her growing stomach and touch my forehead to hers. Her hand settles over mine, and I know that she has absolved me of my sins.
"You're going to be a great father." Her voice carries enough conviction that, for once, I believe her.
