You Lose

:by:

Arwen Sauron

Hermione stood on the only patch of grass surrounding the grave.

"Harry."

"I...I'm sorry. I didn't mean...I tried so hard. But I couldn't let you do it. I couldn't let you take over. Why did I do it? Well, I may never know. But I do know it was for the best. I mean, you were always so brave. You always wanted to be the hero, the knight in shining armour. So...valiant. But it's over now, Harry. It's my turn. I had no choice. But I know...I know that you forgive me, right? You, you must."

A tear fell onto her cheek and she quickly brushed it away.

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"To love, and to cherish, from this day forward."

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"It was too good to be true, Harry."
"You know that."
"Well...so much has changed. I have changed."
"Draco showed me who I really am. I am not for you. I am as powerful as I want to be."

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"I love you, Hermione Granger. I always will."

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Hermione's hand fell open and a small white flower, flew from her grasp, landing on the grave.

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"Do you promise to love me forever, Harry?"

"Of course."

"Please forgive me, Harry. Please."

"Wha--"

"I'm sorry."

"Hermione! No!!!"

"Goodbye."

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Hermione knelt down next to the grave of her husband, her best friend.

She placed her lips to the cold stone and whispered, "It's over, Harry. You lose."

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"Her--"

"Shh...it's almost over."

"Hermione...I still love you."