Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter for that belongs
to J.K. Rowling. I'm sure you all know that unless
you're all dimwits. The plot belongs to me, so have fun!

Chapter 1: Prologue

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How did she even get into this mess? Her life had
been simply perfect until he entered her life. Why did
she have to be so stupid? Why did she even allow this
to happen? Her parents' trust was betrayed, her friends
were disappointed in her, and the world is now against
her. Was it all worth it in the end?

Yes... it was.

From her position, her hand reached down to cover
his hand, now resting over her abdomen. Her back was
to his chest and she can feel the heat radiating off him. If
only this moment can last forever; then she would be in
heaven. Just by being in his presence, she could forget
all her troubles knowing that she was perfectly safe with
him near.

The sun was setting in the distance, it luminous rays
engulfing the world in its orange glare. She could hear
the ocean clashing against the side of the cliff, giving the
air that fresh salty scent that often sweep along the
beaches. It was so refreshing to be somewhere where
no one would be able to see them. They can be alone
together in peace without any interruptions or any
whispers going about just at the site of them. They were
just in their own little world without a care in the world.

How long she had been in his arms, she didn't know.
They've been standing here at the window for what
seemed like a few minutes, but probably might be an
hour or so. Time flies by too fast for her to tell the
difference. Maybe it was better that way – to savor the
moment as it is right now. There had always been that
saying that life isn't counted by the days we live, but by
the moments we live for.

Slowly, she turned her head to look at him. He had
his eyes closed, his chin resting on her shoulder. He
seems to be savoring the moment too, but then, who
knows what goes on in that head of his. For all she
knows, he might be thinking of the future or whatever it
may be. He just looks so peaceful right now, resting on
her shoulder. She didn't dare to make another
movement after averting her head toward the sunset.
This was just too good to be true and she didn't want
to break up the moment. You can say... everything is
depending on this one moment.

The sun was nearly set now; the brim of the sun is
just peeking over the horizon. Later that night, they
would be attending a restaurant in the Muggle World,
celebrating their anniversary. No one would recognize
them there from the Wizardry World, thus giving them
so sense of privacy and peace. But for the time being,
they will stand there, thanking Merlin for having each
other.

Out of all the people in the world, they were
destined for each other. So many things had happened
before they got together, both good and bad. For one
to understand their relationship, they would have to go
back to the beginning and proceed from there. But
before that happens, she rather savor the moment first.

The sun was gone now; the sky is slowly changing
darker and darker. She leaned back against him,
closing her eyes as she did. Immediately, he pulled her
closer to him, his face snuggled at the nape of her neck.
She could feel him smiling before placing a kiss on her
neck.

"I love you Hermione."

Her name rolled off his tongue like silk. Oh how she
just love his voice. It had been with much difficulty to
get him to just say her name, but it had been worth it.
She would give anything to just hear his voice – the
voice of her love.

"I love you too, Severus."

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A/N: Chapter 2 is coming soon.