Author's Note: I am writing this because I am a terrible writer and I am trying to practice. I needed a break from my major projects so I thought fanfiction would be a nice way to practice. Since this is practice I would be thrilled if you could constructively tell me what worked or didn't work (if you have time for it :D ).

WARNING: these are practice snippets, please do not get too attached.


Request: "Never"

"Do you really have to do this harry?"

The towers had fallen, the bricks burying the living and the dead alike. The night was still, absent of the shrieking from hoarse voices yelling for spells and help in tandem.

He glanced to her only briefly, afraid to look into her grey eyes. He couldn't face her, the only one left of his friends.

"It's the only way to make it right."

"There is no 'rightness' he can promise you, he only deals in lies." her voice was still airy, even as it held the prediction of his own condemnation.

"I know."

"I'll follow you, whatever you choose."

"I know."

He did not hesitate as he pulled the elder wand from the fold of his cloak, nor was time wasted the wand was pointed in her direction. He watched her eyes widen briefly in realization, devastation flickering on her face before her gaze shuttered.

"I see."

"I'm sorry"

"Will you forget me?"

Chest tightening, he smiled even as his world was falling apart, and staring into the depths of her eyes he knew the answer as much as he knew himself; so even as he wove the incantation for obliviate he summoned the last bit of his Gryffindor courage to answer her:

"Never"


Word count: 246

This section actually came from a longer idea I had. I would like to revisit it someday. This is dedicated to Cibbsoldlady. If someone can tell me who the woman is I will fill a request for them as well. Someone might have to request a happy prompt, left to my own devices I do not see it happening.