Title – True Love
Chapter 6 – Leaving
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Willow and Hermione got redressed and headed out to Riley's jeep. He had agreed to pick the two up and drive them to the magic shop. They arrived moments later to say goodbye to everyone before Hermione apparated back to England.
"We will miss you," Anya said giving Hermione a light hug before stepping away.
"Yeah, I hope we see you soon," Buffy said also giving Hermione a hug.
"Uh, Buffy, can't, breath," Hermione said inbetween sharp painful breaths.
"Sorry," Buffy said and Hermione smiled catching her breath.
"We all will miss you, be safe," Riley said giving her a hug and then Xander stepped in and just hugged her before saying anything.
"You be careful," He said and then his voice turned into a whisper. "I will protect Will for you until you return," He said and she smiled.
"Thanks," She whispered back as he let her go and Giles embraced her in a huge hug and then held the tops of her arms and looked at her.
"You really have grown so much, I want you to be careful. I know what is going on over there and I would hate to get a letter saying that you have passed on. Please be safe for all of us and when you graduate come back here to stay. You really are the brightest witch of your age. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I love you Hermione," He said as he hugged her again and she smiled.
"I love you too, Uncle, You have been like a father to me and I am so glad I decided to come here for some of my summer. Thanks," She said as he kissed her forehead and Willow was the last to say goodbye. The two girls looked at each other and smiled. Then embraced each other in a huge hug before letting go a bit and they both leaned in for a very passionate kiss before returning to a hug and a light kiss.
"I'm gonna miss you, write?" Willow asked and Hermione smiled.
"I'll try, I will miss you too," She said as her lips brushed Willows and they smiled.
"I love you,"
"I love you too, Willow," She said and Willow smiled as they kissed one last time. "Bye everyone thanks for everything. I will stop by if I get the chance and I will see you next summer," She said as everyone waved and with a snap she was gone and Willow broke down crying.
Meanwhile in the Burrow Hermione showed up right at 6. The Weasleys and everyone that was going to pick up Harry was there waiting for her. Right when she appeared everyone came to greet her but she didn't notice she fell to the ground crying just like Willow had done half way around the world.
"Hermione! What's wrong?" Ginny asked and Hermione could only sob as her friend gave her a hug and Hermione continued crying in her arms.
"Hermione what the bloody hell happened?" Ron asked and she did not reply. It took her a moment before she could catch her breath and dry her tears. Ginny and Ron helped her stand up and put what she had on the ground.
"I jus am upset I had to leave. I miss everyone already. Especially, never mind," She said as she walked over to Moody and the others who were getting ready to leave. The left to pick up Harry and some of them didn't make it back for a while and when they did everyone found out that Moody was dead, Hedwig was dead and George lost an ear.
XXX – Harry, Ron and Hermione leaving
They all left one night and were on their own.
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To Be Continued…