Chapter 3- part one

Standing in the distance watching the young wizard and witch, who have come to be like grandchildren to him Albus Dumbledore, smiles sadly? Walking to where Harry was he places his hand on his shoulder, and says softly " Harry my boy we must get her to Hogwarts."

"She's gone," Harry sobbed, never taking his eyes of Hermione's sweet face.

People say that you're no good for me

People say it constantly

I hear it said so much I repeat it in my sleep

"No my boy not yet, but we must return to Hogwarts or she will be lost to us." He said stepping back to allow Harry to stand with Hermione in his arms.

Standing and turning to look at the headmasters face, he see that sparkle in his eyes, and Harry feels hope surge thru him. Looking down into the face of his best friend and his only love Harry follows the Headmaster with her in his arms to were they could appreciate with out being seen.

Arriving back on the grounds of Hogwarts, Harry follows Albus into the school. The silence is deafening as they walk to the infirmary. Pushing the great oak doors of the infirmary open Albus says " Lay her on that bed over there, Harry."

Maybe I am just a fool for you

Maybe you're no angel too

But all that talk is cheap

When I'm alone with you

Nodding to the Headmaster Harry gently lays Hermione on the hospital bed never, leaving her side.

Albus watches them for a moment, before calling Harry's name, 'Harry".

Turning to look at Albus, Harry says, "Yes sir."

Smiling sadly Albus explains what has happen, " My boy I feared something would happen, that you would not get to her in time, so when she gave me the letter to give to you, I cast a spell over her to bind her soul to her body. I saw the pain in her and I couldn't let her hurt herself. Yet the spell I used is only temporary, it is impossible to bind the soul forever. So you must so on a journey of sorts into Hermione's mind and give her a reason to want to live, to stay here with us my boy."

"How Albus, whatever I need to do I will even if it means giving up my own life." Harry said again staring down at Hermione.

If love is blind

I'll find my way with you

Cause I can't see myself

Not in love with you

If love is blind

I'll find my way with you

"Harry if you will lay down here next to her I will cast the spell." Albus said as he magiced a bed right up against Hermione's.

"Take her hand my boy and close your eyes." He said as he began to cast the spell to send Harry's soul to were Hermione's soul was with in her own mind.

All the world is crazy anyway

What's it matter what they say

If I'm the one that's wrong

Then let in be my mistake

Harry could feel himself slowly lift out of his own body; the air around him sounded like a sweet symphony, Harry knew he must be in Hermione's mind. Opening his eyes, Harry smiled, as all around him were flowers walking farther thru the flowers Harry realized that he was in the gardens of Hogwarts.

Looking around for any sign of Hermione, Harry was getting worried until he saw her, standing by a rose bush, running her fingers over a beautiful red rose. Standing there smiling taking in the sight of his best friend he could feel the love he has kept locked away in his heart surge thru him. She was the most beautiful thing he has ever seen standing in white silk robes that were gentle blowing in the wind, her hair gently gliding against her cheek. As he stand there shocked into place by this love he had hidden from himself for so long, Hermione began to turn away from the roses and walk away from Harry.

Seized by terror Harry screamed out her name " Hermione".

If love is blind

I'll find my way with you

Cause I can't see myself

I'm not in love with you

If love is blind

I'll find my way with you

Hearing her name Hermione turned back to the garden path and standing there was a dream, it had to be a dream. He couldn't be here, yet she was not sure where she was, she remembered her soul leaving her body and then she felt something pull her back, yet when she opened her eyes she was here in the garden right out side of the gryffindor tower. Walking back to be Harry was they meet in-between neither speaking, only looking into each other's eyes searching for words.

Reaching out a trembling hand to touch her face Harry tried to find the words but all that he could mutter was a shaky " Hermione".

Smiling at Harry, she placed her hand on top of his and lend into the caress.

Tears spilling down his face he placed his other hand on the other side of her face, hands shaking he bent down and his trembling lips touched hers in a first kiss.

You wouldn't be with me tonight if I didn't feel I was right

What will it matter anyhow a hundred years from now

Pulling back and looking into her brown eyes Harry realized he could lose himself forever in them, he smiled and said " Mione, forgive me for being a fool, I locked my feelings in my heart so deep for you because I was so afraid of losing you. I almost did, but a very wise wizard helped me open my eyes. I love you Mione, I have since that first day on the train and I will until the last breath leaves my body and beyond. Every life time from this day I pledge to spend making you happy and loving you always, can you for give a fool, who was to blind by fear to let love lead him."

Smiling, tears running down her face, " My will is not my own, love has been the ruler of my heart and soul from the very beginning and I would not have it any way. Never let there be a doubt, or question the moment your eyes meet mine you were forgiven my love always."

If love is blind

I'll find my way with you

Cause I can't see myself

I'm not in love with you

If love is blind

I'll find my way with you

Words becoming unnecessary two should becoming one as they were meant to do from the very day of creation, Harry and Hermione came together in a sweet tender kiss. Opening his eyes Harry knew he was once again in his body lying on the infirmary bed next to Hermione. Smiling as the woman he love opened her eyes, Harry pulled her into his arms and they lay there content on just being in each others arms.

Slowly walking out into the garden Albus Dumbledore smiled and walked thru the roses stopping in front of a perfect red rose. Bending too smell the sweet flower he whispers, " May their love blossom like a perfect red rose."

Across the room you gave a glance

Your soft, sweet eyes put me in a trance

And since that day you've cherished me

So to my heart you'll always hold the key

Tenderly, is the way to handle me

Oh so tenderly, how your touch can set me free

You baby, you're the only one

It's the little things you've given me

The time we spend so preciously

The special way you act when I'm around

Your gentle kiss brings me up when I'm down

Tenderly, is the way to handle me

Oh so tenderly, how your touch can set me free

You baby, you're the only one

When we're all alone it feels so right

making love to you all through the night

The softness in your touch it shows me how you care

I want you so much more with each day that we share

Tenderly, is the way to handle me

Oh so tenderly, how your touch can set me free

You baby, you're the only one

Tenderly, is the way to handle me

Oh so tenderly, only you can set me free

Baby, tenderly, is the way to handle me

You, baby, you're the only one

The song at the end is called tenderly and the one before is
love is blind both are by 80's pop singer Tiffany.