Chapter: Love is patient, love is kind

A/N: Hey guys just wanted to say thanks for all of those reviews. You guys are great. Unfortunately this is the last chapter. I know sob sob. The ending is probably nothing you expected. Hopefully you guys like it. I give you the last chapter in Essence of my heart…corny huh? Enjoy!

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"So what happened next?" Bella was a 37 year old patient I was attending too.

I smiled.

"I want to hear the rest of the story."

"Okay, okay." I crossed my legs.

"The next summer Ron and Luna were married and Ron lived on campus so they could be together in her finally year at Hogwarts."

"How cute."

"Now it's time for your rest Bella."

"All right." She laid on her bed. "Thank you for the wonderful story."

"You're welcome." I got up and turned the lights out.

I, Hermione Granger, am currently in training to be a Healer. Right now I am caring for two women. Whenever they need anything they ask for me. Bella and Olivia, both were struck by a powerful curse that caused them brain damage. Now they act like little children even though Bella is 37 and Olivia is 42. Every day Bella wants me to tell her a story. Today I told her about my 6th year at Hogwarts. You see, I have been out of Hogwarts for 2 ½ years now.

I opened the door to Olivia's room. "Hello Olivia."

"Hermione!" She smiled widely.

"Did you eat your lunch today?"

"Yes."

"Was it good?"

"Yes. Harry ate with me today."

"He did."

"Yeah. He is hiding and I can't tell you where he is." Olivia giggled.

Harry and I have been dating for 4 years now. He is finishing his auror training while I finish my healer training.

Olivia and Bella have met Harry on many occasions and love him and he loves to spend time with them.

"Your husband called, he said that he will come and visit this afternoon with the kids." I looked at my clipboard.

Olivia smiled. "Harry is behind the curtains."

Harry stepped out from the curtains. "Oh no you found me!"

Olivia laughed.

"If you need us Olivia just page me okay?" I pulled her blanket to her chest. You need to rest before you family comes by."

She nodded.

"Come let's let her sleep Harry."

He smiled and followed me out of the room.

"Hello beautiful." He whispered in my ear.

"Hello." I smiled. "What are you doing here so early?"

"Is it a crime to come visit you?"

"No." I smiled wider.

He kissed me. "I love you."

"I love you."

"I want to take you to dinner tonight."

"I am up for it. Let me check on Bella."

"I will go to."

Harry opened the door for me. Bella had turned her lamp on and was reading a magazine.

"I thought it was your rest time Bella."

"Can't sleep."

"Hey, it's my favorite girl!"

Bella looked up to see Harry.

"Harry!"

He smiled.

"Hermione loves Harry, she told me today."

I blushed.

"I hope so, I love her too."

"When is Harry going to get married to Hermione?"

I blushed more.

"Hopefully soon."

What does that mean?

"Good." Bella put her magazine down. "Did Andy call today?"

"Yes he did. He is coming to visit you soon. He misses you a lot and wants you to get better."

She smiled.

"You must rest Bella."

"Okay."

Harry and I walked out of her room and I walked down the hall to check out.

"It's sad seeing them like that." Harry reached for my hand.

"I know, but they are getting better. Soon they will be back to normal."

"I hope so."

"So you want to get married?" I smiled.

"Yeah, I think I am finally ready."

I kissed him. "I want to be Mrs. Potter someday."

"That's what I wanted to hear."

Harry stopped walking and I turned toward him. He was down on one knee. "Oh my god…"

"Hermione, I have loved you ever since I first laid eyes on you. Will you make me the happiest man in the world and marry me?"

I felt tears fall against my cheeks. "Yes…Yes I will marry you!" He put the ring on my finger and then kissed me. Everyone around us clapped. Even Bella and Olivia were there to watch.

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I wore my wedding gown proudly as I walked into the reception hall.

"I would like to introduce to you, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Potter." He smiled at me. I held onto his arm tight. All of our friends and family clapped as we walked by them.

"This is the happiest day of my life."

"Mine too." He kissed me.

God I love him…

We made our way to every table making a point to thank everyone for coming. Ron and Luna gleamed as we approached their table. Ginny and Dean smiled and Ginny rubbed her pregnant stomach.

Molly and Arthur along with the other Weasley's took up 2 more tables. Neville and Lavender were there, Malfoy and Cho, Oliver Wood and his wife. Reamus Lupin and Tonks waved and their young daughter did as well. Dumbledore, Prof. McGonagall, Prof. Snape and Hagrid shared a table. Everyone was here to celebrate their marriage.

"Will the newlyweds please make their way to the dance floor, it is time for your first dance."

I grabbed Harry's hand and led him out onto the dance floor. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he wrapped him arms around my waist pulling me close to him.

"I guess it's about time we got married." Harry whispered.

"Yeah but I didn't mind waiting."

"You didn't?"

"I love you and that's all that matters."

"I love you too."

The song continued to play and they kept dancing.

"Why do you love me so much?" He smiled. And looked deep into my eyes.

"Well, because you are you. I love every thing about you from your messy hair to your feet. Something about you just draws me to you. Back at school when I first met you I knew I loved you that first time our eyes met. You are my best friend and now my husband. Whenever I look at you I feel like a little girl with a school girl crush. I don't know the reason why I love you all I know is that I have always loved you and that I always will."

He kissed me once I finished.

"Why do you love me?" I played with his hair as we danced.

"Well it's simple really. The reason I love you so much is because you're the essence of my heart."