Chapter 7. Sacrifices

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It was a stifling afternoon when Harry appeared from a secluded alley way and slowly walked towards the restaurant where he and Ginny are supposed to meet. Will she come, Harry wondered. When he got into the restaurant, he saw a familiar silhouette sitting near the window. He walked nervously towards the girl and saw that it was indeed Ginny.

Harry sat in front of Ginny and smiled at her. She's the girl that I know, said Harry to himself.

Ginny smiled and asked, "How are you?"

Harry chuckled and showed the small scar on his eyebrow. "I guess I'm fine."

"Let's eat first before we talk," Ginny suggested and started to look at the menu.

She hasn't changed a bit, Harry thought. Well, based on what I can remember. Once the order arrived, they started to eat but nobody started to talk yet. Finally, Harry decided to break the silence.

"I have a retrograde amnesia," Harry started. "There are things that I don't remember. But there are things and people, like you, that I could remember."

Ginny stopped eating and looked at Harry. "Is this the reason why you wanted to talk to me? You want to know about the things that you can't remember?"

"Yes and no," Harry answered. "There are things I hope you could explain. Like, why did I break the engagement off. I don't remember why I called the wedding off. And I really want to see you."

Ginny was surprised with what Harry said. "You mean you have no idea what happened with the wedding?"

Harry shook his head. Ginny gave a nervous laugh, "Well, don't talk to me about it. Talk to your girlfriend. She knows."

Harry went quiet and looked outside the window. "But I don't know her. I know you."

Ginny was caught off guard. She promised herself she would be on guard and would not let her defenses down. But he said he remembered me, not her. But me, Ginny thought.

"Ginny, you have to help me," pleaded Harry. "My memory is telling me that it is you I'm supposed to be with. Not Hermione."

Ginny placed her fork down and looked at Harry. "You're just confused. Why don't you talk to Hermione and get it over with."

Harry placed his hand firmly on the table. "I need you," Harry said and held Ginny's hand.

Hermione was restlessly pacing in her cubicle. Harry and Ginny are probably tucked in a quiet restaurant and talking. What are they talking about is what makes her nerves unsettled. Hermione trusts Harry, with all her life. But the current Harry is making her worried. She tried calling him, but all he got was a voicemail. He probably turned his phone off or left it at home.

After work, she immediately walked into a dark alley to quickly apparate into Harry's house but before she could do such thing, she decided against it. Harry would not like it, Hermione thought. He would think that I don't respect his privacy, so she apparated directly into her flat instead.

Luna and Hannah were already home when she arrived. They immediately sensed that there is something wrong with Hermione.

"Is there something wrong," asked Luna with her dreamy voice.

Hermione flopped on the chair and looked at her phone. She told her friend about Harry and Ginny's date.

Hannah shook her head in disbelief, "So what are your plans?"

Hermione shrugged. "I don't know. The last time I tried to help him remember, remember the medium rare roast beef? He thought of Ginny."

Luna and Hannah looked at Hermione. "Are you just letting things go their way?"

"What if they get back together?" Luna asked.

Hermione looked at her friend and she stood up. "I have to do something." Hermione said to herself.

She took the phone receiver and dialed Harry's home. She was not expecting him to be there and she was completely surprised when he heard him answered the phone.

"Hi," greeted Hermione. She heard Harry sighed, it is as if he is waiting for another caller, not me.

"How was your afternoon meeting with Ginny went," asked Hermione.

Harry took a while to answer. He does not feel like talking. "It was alright. We did a little bit of catching up."

"Are you planning to meet again?" asked Hermione.

"You know what, Hermione," Harry started. "Let's just keep our options open. With this memory happening. I cannot commit to anything right now."

Hermione was speechless. Is he trying to end what we have or what was left on what we have, Hermione thought.

"Hermione, I know this is hard," Harry said slowly. "But I don't think I can marry you this way."

Hermione closed her eyes. Why does he has to sound so cold? So casual? How could he throw everything away so easily? I have to do something, thought Hermione.

"Could you take a trip with me?" Hermione asked.

Harry went silent on the other end of the line. It took a few seconds before he asked, "What trip?"

"I need to bring you somewhere, perhaps you will remember things clearer," suggested Hermione. Please, asked Hermione silently to all the angels who are probably too busy to hear right now, please, let him come with me.

"Just one or two days," asked Hermione.

I owe her this, told Harry to himself. "Okay, tomorrow. We'll go tomorrow and be back on Wednesday. I don't want to make things difficult for us, Hermione."

"I know," Hermione said. She was about to say something else when she heard the phone clicked. He has already placed the phone down. I never get to tell him that I love him, Hermione sadly said to herself. Despite everything, I still love him.

A/N. *Hides behind the computer keyboard* Please don't flame me. Harry broke Hermione's heart again. I promise it will be better soon but not soon enough. Anywho, I think I'm not getting enough reviews so I'll post whenever I have the chance. I'm starting to get busy. With I, starting to learn about family business and the problem in our house plus the fact I'm also addicted to this virtual pet site I've been playing since 2007. Its chaos here and I spent little time using the pc (except for checking or playing the virtual pet site, LOL). But before concluding this longest AN I ever made, I just wanna thank these two people. pawsrule and happylady. They were the ones who read and take some time to leave me a review in every chapter I wrote. They motivate me to continue updating this story. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Anyway, please review. (*u*)