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I Will Always Love you
"I will always love you
And I hope life, will treat you kind
And I hope that you have all
That you ever dreamed of"
Dolly Parton, I Will Always Love you
A year later and here she was. Fred was tying the knot but, unfortunately, it wasn't with her. She was shocked when she received the invite, not because they were getting married but because they had invited her. Lavender kept her updated weekly on the progress on the relationship and it would have been a lie to say she hadn't been crushed when she found out he'd proposed to Praviti.
She had to attend. It would look worse if she didn't. People would get suspicious. The ceremony was lovely, everything perfect including the bride who looked stunning. She was stood at the punch bowl pouring herself another drink in a vein attempt to make the night go quicker.
"I'm glad you came," She'd recognise that voice anywhere. She turned to face Fred having to acknowledge the past sooner or later.
"I wouldn't miss this for anything," an awkward silence began to descend, "I am really sorry you know …. About what happened with us."
Fred pulled his signature lop-sided grin, "You were forgiven months ago love, I should have listened to you instead of pushing you away. I should be the one saying sorry. Give us a hug …" he held out his arms and Hermione, just wanting to be close to him one last time, accepted the friendly hug. He held onto her tight pulling her close. She felt his breath tickle her ear, "I'll always love you, but it's time to move on," with that he pulled away, smiled and walked off to see to some other guests leaving Hermione alone and confused at the punch bowl.
A/N - Well that's it finished. I do hoep you enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoyed wirting it. Thanks for reading. Lynette.