Chapter 6 Finding A Way Back To Her Heart
The words to say
The road to take
to find a way back to your heart
What can I do?
To get to you?
And find a way back to your heart...
Back to Your Heart
The Backstreet Boys (You may shoot me later I promise)
A week later
"What about this one Hermione?" Ginny asked pulling out wedding maternity dress robes that were a pale pink. The two girls were along with Mrs. Weasley, pulling together a quick wedding to be held in two weeks. Hermione frowned and shook her head.
"No I don't think so pink is not my color. I had a pale blue in my mind so I would have my something new and something blue in the same item. Hit two birds with one stone is my motto." She said pulling out dress robes of a light blue and walked into the dressing room of Madam Malkins Robes for All Occasions. A few minutes later she came out and modeled the robes for her friend. (Don't worry folks I will describe the robes later. Kay?)
"Hermione! Their perfect. What did my brother ever do to get you into his life?" Ginny asked looking at her as Hermione stepped back to change into her regular robes of light yellow. Hermione seemed to favor light colors since Harry disappeared.
"We lost Harry and then in a night of burning passion he knocked me up." Hermione said lightly when she came out causing Ginny to go into a fit of jumping up and down and waving her hands in revulsion.
"Eww! Eww, eww, eww, eww, and can I just say EW! Mione I didn't need to know that. That was just EW!" She said and Hermione laughed. (I do that all the time so I know how it feels to hear something nasty!()
"You wanted to know Gin. So I told you. Do you think Ron will really like the robes?" Hermione asked when Ginny quit jumping up and down. The younger girl was still saying 'eww' under her breath at the thought of Ron and Hermione doing... you know hanky panky type stuff.
"Yea they will match his eyes but more importantly they will be on you..." Ginny stopped and looked out the window. She swore she saw... Nah it can't be... Could it? Ginny shook her head. It must be because I was thinking about him. She thought and turned back to Hermione who didn't seem to be listening to a word Ginny had said as she was paying for her robes. She had also chosen a set of robes for George's wedding to Katie Bell his Hogwarts sweetheart that would take place tomorrow. They were a light green that kind of matched Harry's eyes only they were lighter which was why she chosen them. Ginny liked those also and told Hermione so with sad eyes. Hermione knew Ginny was still mourning Harry's disappearance but never said a word. Instead Ginny Weasley had started to date another man by the name of Dean Thomas a Gryffindor that had graduated with Hermione, Ron, and Harry. Dean would be accompanying Ginny to George and Katie's wedding much to Ron's disgust and seemed thrilled to be apart of Weasley family affair. Hermione on the other hand couldn't believe that Ginny would date so soon after Harry but she had never said anything to her friend.
"Gin? Are you ok?" Hermione asked as they walked out the door and walked over to Flourish and Blotts to pick up the invitations Hermione had had made so she could send them tomorrow by Hedwig who had not gotten to go on many letter deliveries and was in need of exercise. Hermione loved that owl and had made her a pet rather than a post bird. But it was time to change that. Mrs. Weasley wanted every thing to be ready for tomorrow. So they went over to the hall where the reception for George was to help.
"I'm fine." Ginny said.
"Hermione! Ginny! You are right on time. Hermione go sit down and put your feet up. You can work on the bells for the party. Every thing is right there. Ginerva," Mrs. Weasley said making Ginny say 'Mum!' "Go and pick up ribbon for Hermione so she can finish up with the bells. George has to finish setting up the tables, where in Merlin's name is that man. George! Ginny have you left yet? Hermione needs the ribbon. Go on get! There was something else I wanted to tell you... It must have not been important. George!" Mrs. Weasley said and went looking for her son. Hermione laughed and continued assembling the bells as Ginny rolled her eyes and walked out the door. She was slightly scared of her mother at the moment but she went on her errand anyway.
YAY Ginny AND Harry WILL meet now... But will he remember? Find out now (Or maybe I should stop here? No? ducks tomatoes again Okay OK I get the point enough with the flying tomatoes please?)
Harry had seen Hermione and Ginny in the clothing shop and he swore Ginny had spotted him. He still didn't know who the bloody hell she was to him and it drove him mental because he was missing a big chunk of his memory where she was concerned. He remembered everything else but her.
He was walking down Diagon Alley when he spotted her again this time alone.
"Damn!" He said. He wasn't ready. She was walking towards him. He turned around and hid by the cauldron shop as she passed and followed her. He had rented an apartment here in Diagon Alley and needed to get home. He still didn't want her to... "Double Damn!" he said to himself. She noticed him. She was being followed. She knew it. She felt it. It felt like a ghost was following her. She turned around. It was him. Was this just a dream? Was she going mental? Or was he really...
"Harry?" She breathed as she saw him look at her. She knew he knew she saw him. She walked up to him. "Harry." She said again unable to believe it. The moment he saw her eyes he knew. He knew who she was to him. She was Ginny the woman he loved. She was the one who he had bought the ring he had had in his pocket when he lost his memory. The woman he loved... The woman Ron almost killed him for when they started dating. Ron had told him if he ever hurt her he would murder Harry. How in Merlin's name could he of forgotten her eyes.
"Harry? Are you ok?" She asked. He just nodded and was unable to think of anything to say.
"Ginny." He said instead. "How could I forget you? How?" He asked her as she touched his face as if to see if he was real. When she did touch skin she pulled back then threw her arms around his neck.
"Oh! Harry you died Hermione saw you die. How?" She asked as he held her close in the crowded street.
"I never died. I must have crawled into a gap in the cliff before Hermione came down. I don't remember any thing but falling. For seven months I have forgotten everything. I didn't know who the hell I was... Not here Gin... We have to go somewhere to talk. I don't want anyone else to know. You can't tell a soul I am alive. Ok tell Hermione. Though the shock may kill her. But I was there when she gave her speech. Of course that was when I didn't have a memory. Can you meet me at this address?" He rattled off his apartment address and she nodded.
"Just not now I have to get ribbon. George is getting married tomorrow and Mum is going mental. She actually called me my full first name earlier." She shuddered. "How about tonight? If I can get away that is?" He nodded.
"Do you think Hermione will want to see me?" he asked as she gave him a look that said. 'Are you insane or is this part of not remembering who you are' "It was just a question. A dumb question yes but a question all the same. Bring Hermione then. I want her to know. Don't tell her who you are meeting just tell her you want to take her out to dinner. Okay?" she nodded and hugged him again.
"Harry I am so glad that you are ok." She said and walked into a store
to get the ribbon.
"Hermione? What's wrong?" Ginny asked when she returned from the store.
"Hmm? Oh nothing Ginny. I just received an owl from Ron telling me that he has to work late." She said frowning and setting down the letter.
"Oh really? Great you want to go out to dinner with me? I know a great place we can go to." Ginny said with a smile.
"Oh sure why not? I don't want to stay home tonight alone anyway. When are we going?" Hermione said shrugging.
"As soon as Mum lets us leave. I hope it's soon. Here do you need help with any of this?"
"GINNY!" Mrs. Weasley yelled making Ginny groan and look at her mother.
"What?!" she yelled back making Hermione laugh and continue with her work.
"We need your help for a second. Come on Now Help!" Ginny groaned. It was about eight o'clock when Hermione and Ginny got away.
"Ok Gin where exactly are we going? Hermione asked as they walked up Diagon Alley towards Harry's apartment.
"A very special place Mione. It's a surprise." Ginny said after she knocked on the door. It opened and they walked in. Harry was behind the door and he shut it. He still wasn't sure if Hermione would want to see him.
"Hello Hermione." He said and she turned around. Her face was white and she looked about to faint. Hermione's knees buckled and Ginny had to grab her to keep her from falling. She was led to the couch where she sat down.
"Harry? Harry is it really you?" she asked as he walked toward her,
"Yes It is me Hermione." he said and fell to his knees. And she looked at him.
"Harry you... you need to shave." She told him straightforwardly and he laughed.
"I'll keep that in mind." He said.
"Damn Harry I missed you." She said and threw her arms around his neck.
"Owe! Hermione your baby kicked me in the face. I take it you heard me when I called Ron a stud?" he asked rubbing his face where the baby had kicked him.
"That was you? I thought so." Hermione said laughing as the baby kicked again. Harry and Hermione started to talk.
A Few Hours Later Harry looked at Hermione.
"You really look good Mione Marie." He said using the nickname he gave her 6th year.
"Thank you Harry. I know I look good for a beached whale." She said patting her stomach. Harry laughed and shook his head.
"Don't say that Mione... The baby might hear you and become offended." Harry said pausing to look Hermione right in the eye without laughing. After he said that Hermione glared at him which made him laugh which made her and Ginny laugh. Suddenly Hermione got an idea.
"Harry?'
"What?" he asked still laughing.
"Would you walk me down the Isle in two weeks?" he looked at her with wide eyes.
H-h-Hermione? Are you sure? I don't know if I am ready to have the people know that the Boy-Who-Lived is still alive." He said looking at her.
"Harry, it's just going to be some of our friends and our families. I didn't want a large wedding and Ron agreed. I was going to ask Remus to do it since Daddy isn't alive anymore. But this would be the best gift I could give Ron other than Ambrea Harriet here." She said patting her stomach.
"Now about that name Hermione. Why Harriet?"
"You are avoiding my question Harry, but I will answer it. Ron chose it in memory of you. I was going to choose Hannah Harriet but I loved this name. Answer me Harry will you please, please, please walk me down the Isle?" Hermione slid down to the floor, which was a bad move for any pregnant woman as she wouldn't be able to get back up and started to beg making Ginny roll her eyes and Harry laugh.
"Okay...I'll... I'll do it Hermione. I'll walk you down the isle. Now do you need help up again?" Harry asked.
"YES!" She blurted and started to laugh. Harry sighed and muttered something that sounded something like. "Why is it always me that gets to do these things?"
"Because you are a strong willing man who loves his best friend like a sister and besides if you didn't help me up you would have to put up with me for a month whining and carrying on." Hermione grumbled. Ginny was sitting there watching the friends bicker in fun happy for the first time in months. She looked at her watch and gasped.
"Hermione we have to go. Its ten to Midnight and Ron must be worried sick." Hermione gasped and Harry helped her up. She kissed him on the cheek and whispered. "I knew you were alive. I just knew it and I am glad. Now Ginny has someone to love her for her." He smiled.
"I'll see you later Hermione. Ginerva, can I see you soon?" He asked Ginny who smacked him against the head.
"If you ever call me that again Potter I will have to kill you." She said and Hermione laughed.
"Harry will you kiss her already? I mean you have been staring at her mouth for hours." Hermione said and Harry complied. The moment Harry lips touched Ginny's he was complete. He was whole. The sigh that issued from her lips told him she felt the same. Hermione was tapping her foot and looking at her watch. But she was smiling.
"Come on people you can make out later I need to get home." She said and they broke apart blushing. Hugging Hermione Harry said his goodbyes and they women left. George and Katie's wedding went off with out a problem. Two weeks later Hermione was sitting at the dressing table in the church where Harry's Memorial Service was held. She wasn't feeling all that well. Her back was aching. Although it had for almost a month.
"Hermione its time." Harry poked his head inside the door. He had avoided Ron and every one else like a sneak. He felt bad though. He wanted to be there for his friend. But since He was Hermione's present to Ron he couldn't burst into the changing room.
"All right Harry let's go." She said and walked out the door with Harry.