Part 6 - Revival
Harry visited Ron everyday he stayed by Hermione. Professor Dumbledore came by once as well.
"Now, Mr. Weasley, I truly understand why you want to stay with Miss Granger, but as a headmaster I must insist you return to classes." He said one day.
Ron had skipped 3 whole days of classes. Harry had came by every chance he got, bringing Ron his assignments and food from previous meals.
Unfortunately, Ron hadn't replied to Professor Dumbledore, he just continued to stay there. Soon after Dumbledore left when Harry insisted he'd get Ron to get back to classes.
"Ron, I mean, I know you want to stay here and all, but you can't live here every day that Hermione's out. I mean, I want to do the same because she's also my best friend, but it doesn't mean I'm going to stop everything else to watch over her." Harry said.
Ron hadn't left the Hospital Wing since Hermione went out. He did of course get up to use the restroom, but besides that he stayed put. He had lost at least 5 pounds within the 3 days with no food, but he didn't seem to care.
"Harry, what are you jabbering about? I didn't stop everything to watch over Hermione. I just merely stepped off course until she's better." Ron suggested as he looked up at Harry who stood next to him.
"Ron, I know you staying here is in good will, but just because Hermione's unable to continue living until she wakes up, doesn't mean you have to stop living!" Harry said sternly as he placed a hand on Ron's shoulder.
Ron brushed Harry's hand off of his shoulder, standing up, he walked towards Hermione's side. He took her hand into his,
"That's the thing Harry. How can I continue living when Hermione was everything to me?" Ron questioned.
"Well if she was everything to you, why were you with Lavender?" Harry questioned.
"Why do you ask a question when you already know the answer?" Ron asked, letting go of Hermione, and facing Harry.
"What are you talking about?" Harry questioned, confusing written all over his face.
"Remember in the Library? I heard everything you know, and you answered that same question for Hermione." Ron reminded.
"Oh. I wasn't even sure if that's the real reason. Why were you with Lavender!?" Harry explained.
"Simple. I wasn't sure if Hermione liked me. I knew Lavender did, but I knew that I liked Hermione and not Lavender. STill thought, I knew for sure Lavender liked me, so I began to date her, not steady, but just now and then. Unfotunately still in the back of my head my conscience still told me I liked Hermione more than even I kenw." Ron explained, crossing his arms over his chest. "But now I wish I had never gone with Lavender and just stuck close with Hermione. If I had done that from the beginning, Hermione wouldn't be in here."
"That is true Ron, but no use beating up on yourself what has already happened. Listen, I'm sure if Hermione was awake she would tell you to just leave her be. She wouldn't want you sulking around in the Hospital Wing, not doing anything." Harry said.
"I know. I think I'm going back to the tower tonight. I just want to stay another hour or so." Ron insisted.
"I'll see you up there later."
"Okay. Bye!" Harry gave a small wave and left, leaving some books on another bed near the door for Ron.
Ron stared at the books, "Another assignment, another hour of work." he sighed heavily then turned back to Hermione. "Why won't you wake up?"
I have to believe in myself. This time without Harry or Ron. But that's the thing. I can't believe in myself without Harry or Ron!
Why not?
Because those two taught me how to believe in myself! I've always depended on them to support me in everything I did because I didn't know how to believe in myself. But the truth is, I've always believed in myself! The only reason I've depended on Harry and Ron is because people need people! One person cannot go on living without another person's help! I don't need Harry and Ron to believe in me because I believe in me. I need Harry and Ron because I need them!
I'm glad you realized that. You are free to leave now.
How come? Just because I figured that out, it doesn't mean I placed my fears aside. You said I need to do that to leave!
Yes, I did say that. But you realized that you had a belief in you the entire time you didn't know bout. You realized that you no longer need to rely on them on everything because you can handle certain things on your own. I may have said to place all your fears aside, but that's impossible. You have however placed one fear aside.
What fear is that?
The fear that Harry and Ron won't be there to rely on whenever you need. You got rid of that fear when you realized that you can rely on them for anything, but you can also rely on yourself fully.
That's a bit confusing, but I sort of understand. Wait a second, what do you mean it's impossible to place all fears aside?
Because fears is a part of living. You need fear in your life so that when you're brave, it means so much more. This all may have been confusing to you, but one day you'll understand what I mean. Until that time just do one thing.
And that would be?
Live.
Hermione instantly opened her eyes. She sat up slowly. She looked around the empty Hospital Wing. She saw Madame Pomphrey in her office. The only thing that seemed odd was a chair that was placed near her as if someone had been watching over her. Madame Pomphrey spotted Hermione and instantly exited her office and began to examine Hermione.
She felt tired now, but inside she was smiling, smiling because now she truly would be able to live as her conscience had said.
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Sorry for the long wait for an update! I've been pretty busy. After I finish this FF I'll post another one of my stories! Please R&R! = )
Harry visited Ron everyday he stayed by Hermione. Professor Dumbledore came by once as well.
"Now, Mr. Weasley, I truly understand why you want to stay with Miss Granger, but as a headmaster I must insist you return to classes." He said one day.
Ron had skipped 3 whole days of classes. Harry had came by every chance he got, bringing Ron his assignments and food from previous meals.
Unfortunately, Ron hadn't replied to Professor Dumbledore, he just continued to stay there. Soon after Dumbledore left when Harry insisted he'd get Ron to get back to classes.
"Ron, I mean, I know you want to stay here and all, but you can't live here every day that Hermione's out. I mean, I want to do the same because she's also my best friend, but it doesn't mean I'm going to stop everything else to watch over her." Harry said.
Ron hadn't left the Hospital Wing since Hermione went out. He did of course get up to use the restroom, but besides that he stayed put. He had lost at least 5 pounds within the 3 days with no food, but he didn't seem to care.
"Harry, what are you jabbering about? I didn't stop everything to watch over Hermione. I just merely stepped off course until she's better." Ron suggested as he looked up at Harry who stood next to him.
"Ron, I know you staying here is in good will, but just because Hermione's unable to continue living until she wakes up, doesn't mean you have to stop living!" Harry said sternly as he placed a hand on Ron's shoulder.
Ron brushed Harry's hand off of his shoulder, standing up, he walked towards Hermione's side. He took her hand into his,
"That's the thing Harry. How can I continue living when Hermione was everything to me?" Ron questioned.
"Well if she was everything to you, why were you with Lavender?" Harry questioned.
"Why do you ask a question when you already know the answer?" Ron asked, letting go of Hermione, and facing Harry.
"What are you talking about?" Harry questioned, confusing written all over his face.
"Remember in the Library? I heard everything you know, and you answered that same question for Hermione." Ron reminded.
"Oh. I wasn't even sure if that's the real reason. Why were you with Lavender!?" Harry explained.
"Simple. I wasn't sure if Hermione liked me. I knew Lavender did, but I knew that I liked Hermione and not Lavender. STill thought, I knew for sure Lavender liked me, so I began to date her, not steady, but just now and then. Unfotunately still in the back of my head my conscience still told me I liked Hermione more than even I kenw." Ron explained, crossing his arms over his chest. "But now I wish I had never gone with Lavender and just stuck close with Hermione. If I had done that from the beginning, Hermione wouldn't be in here."
"That is true Ron, but no use beating up on yourself what has already happened. Listen, I'm sure if Hermione was awake she would tell you to just leave her be. She wouldn't want you sulking around in the Hospital Wing, not doing anything." Harry said.
"I know. I think I'm going back to the tower tonight. I just want to stay another hour or so." Ron insisted.
"I'll see you up there later."
"Okay. Bye!" Harry gave a small wave and left, leaving some books on another bed near the door for Ron.
Ron stared at the books, "Another assignment, another hour of work." he sighed heavily then turned back to Hermione. "Why won't you wake up?"
I have to believe in myself. This time without Harry or Ron. But that's the thing. I can't believe in myself without Harry or Ron!
Why not?
Because those two taught me how to believe in myself! I've always depended on them to support me in everything I did because I didn't know how to believe in myself. But the truth is, I've always believed in myself! The only reason I've depended on Harry and Ron is because people need people! One person cannot go on living without another person's help! I don't need Harry and Ron to believe in me because I believe in me. I need Harry and Ron because I need them!
I'm glad you realized that. You are free to leave now.
How come? Just because I figured that out, it doesn't mean I placed my fears aside. You said I need to do that to leave!
Yes, I did say that. But you realized that you had a belief in you the entire time you didn't know bout. You realized that you no longer need to rely on them on everything because you can handle certain things on your own. I may have said to place all your fears aside, but that's impossible. You have however placed one fear aside.
What fear is that?
The fear that Harry and Ron won't be there to rely on whenever you need. You got rid of that fear when you realized that you can rely on them for anything, but you can also rely on yourself fully.
That's a bit confusing, but I sort of understand. Wait a second, what do you mean it's impossible to place all fears aside?
Because fears is a part of living. You need fear in your life so that when you're brave, it means so much more. This all may have been confusing to you, but one day you'll understand what I mean. Until that time just do one thing.
And that would be?
Live.
Hermione instantly opened her eyes. She sat up slowly. She looked around the empty Hospital Wing. She saw Madame Pomphrey in her office. The only thing that seemed odd was a chair that was placed near her as if someone had been watching over her. Madame Pomphrey spotted Hermione and instantly exited her office and began to examine Hermione.
She felt tired now, but inside she was smiling, smiling because now she truly would be able to live as her conscience had said.
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Sorry for the long wait for an update! I've been pretty busy. After I finish this FF I'll post another one of my stories! Please R&R! = )
