A/N: Hey! Welcome to my first fic. I hope to finish this one soon (doing installments every Saturday), if you like. But in order for me to know that you like it, you have to review! Enjoy!
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The First Goodbye: Part One
By Heather Michelle
He had almost forgotten it until now. It had driven him utterly insane. There had been a pact- sealed with nothing other than one kiss from her. It had never been easier to destroy anything in his life, or so he thought. His mind reeled and scar ached at the sight in the window. He didn't know how much longer he could stay there, or even see her because his breath clouded the frosty window. He tried to shake the feeling, remembering what had cursed his life into agony and pain, but his heart screamed out for her touch, if only to make him whole again. The inner darkness was weaker than the feelings Harry harbored for her, and he couldn't break his promise. It wasn't as easy as the darkness had thought. "I'll return soon," he whispered into the night sky as he pulled up his cloak and faded into the swirling darkness that enveloped him and kept him safe from everything except the worst thing of all- himself.
"We're going to be late! Your parents will be furious if we aren't on time! It's your sister's engagement, after all!" Hermione yelled impatiently up the stairs at her husband. Ron had been worrying so much about Ginny getting married that he had lost all track of time, and was now attempting to put his pants on and run down the stairs at the same time. With much effort, he was finally ready to go. On the way there, Ron thought even more about Ginny. What had changed her mind about men so quickly? What about…dare he think it…Harry? She had all of a sudden just forgotten about him breaking her heart and moved on? It didn't seem much like Ginny. After Harry crossed over, she was a mess. Not only sad for herself, but for the one he had devoted his heart to-Hermione. It had always been Hermione. Ron glanced over at her unfeeling face, wondering how it had gotten like that. What had happened to her smiles and laugher? He had always felt that something prevented her from being completely honest with him. He had only witnessed her cry thousands of times, and he swore each time that it would never happen again. He was sure that he loved her with all of his soul, however unreturned it might have ended up to be. But Harry isn't here now, is he? Ron thought sarcastically. It was a sin to even say his name in public, even for the "friends" who now couldn't forget anything. They couldn't forget the screams, the pain, the torture, the heartbreak, or Hermione's face. The last one might have been the worst part of all.
***FLASHBACK***
Hermione strolled into Platform 9 and 3/4 as the new Head Girl at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She wore a brilliant smile, greeting all that saw her, and one person in particular- Harry Potter, her best friend for six years. He was standing with his girlfriend, Ginny Weasley, at the side of the train, helping Ginny load her truck onto it. "Harry!" she hollered and waved as he sauntered over to her. A rather large hug ensued as Ron Weasley, their other friend, came up and joined in their hugging ritual.
"I missed you guys so much! I even brought you extra copies of Magical Fungi, Jennifer Melstrom's new book!" Hermione commented while walking onto the train. Ron and Harry rolled their eyes and chuckled as they boarded the Hogwarts Express. It would probably be the last time they rode to school. Harry didn't know what to think… He stared at Hermione, who was reading. He needed to warn her, but he was afraid of the cost of knowing about the future. It could mean that his very existence would be compromised. He wished that it was over, but what he didn't know was that it would happen sooner than he thought…
Note from the Author: This is the beginning, so please don't shoot me! It obviously will include some HHR stuff, but the RHR and GHR will come later. I hope you at least found it slightly entertaining. Please review, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a lot! TOODLES until next time!
-Heather Michelle