What will happen when Hermione finds out Harry has to leave to defeat Voldemort? Will Harry come back? And if he does, will he be able to find Hermione?

Return To Me

It all happened one Christmas night, as the trio was getting ready for the Yule Ball. Ron and Lavender were going together, and of course, so were Harry and Hermione

Harry gasped as Hermione walked into the common room. She looked beautiful! Her hair was done in tight spiral curls that fell nicely to her shoulders. She was wearing a stunning red dress that was v-necked and tied in her back, her neck adorned by the locket that Harry had given her when they started seeing each other in 5th year. As she made her way to her boyfriend, many boys stopped and starred at her. She had grown a lot! Her new curves were not as easily noticed in Hogwarts robes, but in a tight fitting dress, like this one, they were hard to miss.

Harry extended his hand out to Hermione and pulled her into a tight hug as he whispered tenderly: "You look amazing Love." This statement caused Hermione to blush.

"Thank you Harry, you don't look so bad yourself," she smiled and Harry kissed her lightly on her lips. Hermione responded all too gladly and slowly opened her mouth as Harry welcomed her tongue.

"Come on you two, break it up!" Ron's voice was heard and the coupled reddened, moving slightly apart. For a minute there, they had forgotten that they were on the common room..

"Well don't you look pretty?" Ron looked at Hermione, winking at Harry in the process. Harry nodded at him as if they were having a silent conversation.

"Watch it Weasley! You've got your own date," a soft voice was heard as Lavender came down, wearing a pale blue dress with her hair combed half up and slight curls falling on her shoulders. Ron grinned.

" And I wouldn't trade her for the world." Lavender smiled back as he offered his arm to her. She took it in a graceful manner.

"Is Ginny ready?" Harry asked as the four of them stood waiting.

"Oh she already left. Draco said he had something to tell her," Lavender said as Harry and Ron looked at each other with worried expressions.

"Well then, I guess it's time to go," Harry said and tried to force a weak smile as the two couples headed to the Great Hall.

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When they arrived, Harry saw Draco talking to Ginny in the corner. He gave a small nod then quickly walked by so they wouldn't interrupt. Both he and Ron looked rather nervous, but Lavender didn't notice. Hermione could tell something was wrong though, just by looking into her boyfriend's eyes.

"Harry, what's wrong?" she finally asked.

"Nothing 'Mione, I'm fine," He put on a weak smile, looking at Ron once again with a concerned look.

Ron nodded as he mouthed 'It will be okay.'

Harry walked further into the Great Hall while putting his arm around Hermione's waist, smiling forcefully.

Ron and Lavender went dancing for a while as Harry and Hermione sat and talked softly to one another. At one point in the middle of the dancing, Ron and Lavender left and walked outside, but Hermione didn't seem to notice. After a few more minutes Dumbledore's voice was heard throughout the hall:

"May I please have the Head Boy and Girl on the floor for a dance?"

Harry and Hermione stood up and walked to the center of the dance floor wrapping their arms around each other as a Muggle song started playing:

"And I will remember you Will you remember me? Don't let your love, pass you by Leave that for the memories."

Hermione's head was rested on Harry's shoulder and her eyes were closed. Somewhere between the melody, Colin Creevy snapped a picture and slowly, other couples joined the dance. First Ron and Lavender walked to the floor. Lavender had red puffy eyes and Ron looked a little red as well. Ginny and Draco followed and soon the whole floor was covered with couples dancing to the Muggle music.

"Hermione," Harry whispered in her ear.

"Hmm?"

"Come with me, I need to talk to you."

Hermione nodded and the two of them made their way through the Great Hall and out to the Lake. They sat on their favorite bench and stared into each other's eyes for what seemed like forever. Finally Hermione broke the silence:

"What did you need to talk to me about Harry?" she asked Harry took her hand in his and tried to smile. "

'Mione, I don't know really how to say this but, I'm leaving..." he looked down and couldn't see her reaction. He couldn't bear to see it.

Hermione's eyes filled with tears, "What... No! Why?" That was all she was able to say before the tears began to fall down her face. He looked up at her again and took a deep breath

"Ron, Draco, Lupin, Sirius, Dumbledore, and I are going to finish off Voldemort. I leave the day after Christmas." Hermione began to sob.

"No, thats only three days Harry. I won't let you go alone. I'm coming with you." Harry gathered her in his arms as he made soothing sounds.

"No. We must go alone. I couldn't bear to see anything happen to you. I'll come back, I promise." Hermione looked up.

"Do Lavender and Ginny know?"

"Yes, Draco was telling Ginny when we were walking in and I believe Ron told Lavender before we danced. Hermione. There's one more thing I must ask you." Harry fumbled his hands around in his pocket and pulled out a small black box. He got down on the ground on one knee and Hermione's eyes began to get watery again. "Hermione, you mean the world to me. I have loved you since first year and I will love you forever. Hermione Granger, will you marry me?" Hermione began to cry as she threw her arms around Harry.

"Yes! Of course I will marry you Harry. I love you so much!"

She was still crying in his arms and stayed there for a while. Finally she looked up into Harry's beautiful emerald green eyes and couldn't help smiling sweetly at him.

" You better come back to me Harry..." she commanded in a fairly serious tone before she began to cry again. Harry rocked her in his arms, trying in vain to calm her down.

"I promise."

Authors Notes :Well? I hope you all liked it. Leave me a review if you liked it or not. Let me know what you like, what you don't.What you want changed,and what should stay the same! :-D **Thanks so much to Cory and Emma, my betas! They are the best!! :) Chapter 2 should be coming soon!