A/N: Hey every1 here is chapter 10. I have been away all this week so I couldn't get this up any sooner although I've had it written for a week.

I want to thank every1 for the huge support you have given me for this story. Almost 100 reviews and I love each and every one of them, no matter how big they are.

Hope you all enjoy chapter 10! Here it is!

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Chapter 10

Harry's had never been so petrified in all his life. Even though he was running as fast as he could, he felt numb. He felt lost. The words of that song kept replaying in his head and they wouldn't go away.

Everytime I try, to fly

I fall without my wings

I feel so small

I guess I need you baby,

And everytime I see you in my dreams

I see your face

It's haunting me

I guess I need you baby

Lavender's words had brought a whole new series of thoughts into this head. Would Hermione kill herself? Would she go that far because of what he had done? He desperately wanted to shut out everything that Lavender had said about that song, but her words filled him with serious doubt. He had to find Hermione...before he was too late.

Jumping down stairs three or four at a time, Harry got some weird glances from other students which he didn't notice because he couldn't give a damn right now. As he came to the entrance hall he came to an abrupt stop. Where now? He had no idea where Hermione was. She could be anywhere: in the great hall, in a classroom, in the grounds, he even might have missed her as he ran down the stairs. His head was pounding so painfully that he stared rubbing his forehead in frustration.

"Is there something troubling you Harry?"

Harry looked to his left to see Professor Dumbledore standing beside him. He had been quite distant with him this past year, ever since that talk at the end of fifth year. He was still angry with Dumbledore about not telling him about the prophecy sooner. But now Harry had never been so glad to see him.

"Hermione...gone....help....lost her –"

"Calm down Harry. Where is Miss Granger?"

Harry took a deep breath and forced himself to speak slower.

"I can't find her Professor. She's ran away. I hurt her feelings and she left a note saying goodbye."

Professor Dumbledore looked at him suspiciously.

"You hurt Miss Granger's feelings?"

"I don't really want to talk about it Sir. I've been an idiot but can you help me."

"I will inform the teachers that Miss Granger had gone missing but I think that you should be the one who finds her."

Harry stared at Professor Dumbledore as if he was crazy, although he knew what he meant.

"But what if I don't find her and –"

"Harry, listen to me. I honestly do not believe that Miss Granger would go to such lengths. She will just need time to think. But what I do believe is that when I need to think, I wish to be alone with my thoughts and I do not think that I am the only one who believes this."

Harry was now left feeling more confused than ever. If Hermione was alone then Harry had no idea where because there were people everywhere and Hogwarts seemed to have even more students whenever there was a ball. 'The hall is jam-packed,' he thought. 'Crowds of people are coming down the stairs; plenty of younger students are in the common rooms.'

Suddenly the main doors swung open and Hagrid entered, wearing his polka dot orange and yellow tie and his best coat.

"Professor Dumbledore Sir," said Hagrid. He turned round and patted Harry on the back. "Alright there Harry? What are you doin' ere?"

"What?" asked Harry.

"Well I thought you'd be with Hermione. I saw her a few moments ago runnin out the castle as I was walkin up."

"Really?!" Harry shouted. Hagrid jumped a little at this.

"Yeh I thought she'd be lookin for you."

"No but I gotta go thanks Hagrid, thanks Professor."

Dumbledore and Hagrid smiled at him as Harry ran out of the castle. When Harry was out of sight, Hagrid turned to Dumbledore.

"What was that all about Sir?" asked Hagrid. To Hagrid's surprise, Dumbledore smiled at him.

"I do believe, Hagrid, that we will find out soon enough."

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Hermione sat on the cold wooden bench, staring up at the clear sky. It was a beautiful night and the stars were shining so brightly even though she had never felt so dull. She was all alone but that was how she wanted it to be right now...that was how she wanted it to be for forever. Her life was now officially over. She had been betrayed by a person whom she thought she trusted with her life and whom she loved with all of her heart. She trusted nobody anymore and it was clear that nobody cared for her. She was just an inconvenience.

'It would be better for everyone if I just wasn't here,' she thought.

She stood up, took a few paces forward and sat on the ledge. There was nothing to live for anymore. Even school didn't feel important anymore. This was it.

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As Harry ran through the grounds he couldn't help but notice how beautiful the sky was and how even more perfect it would have been if Hermione was there with him.

"HERMIONE!!" he shouted. No answer.

His voice was now becoming hoarse from the shouting. There was not a soul in sight and he knew that time was running out.

To get a better view, Harry ran to the Quidditch locker rooms and grabbed the first broomstick he saw. Ron's Cleensweep. He mounted it and soared high into the sky. Hopefully he could find Hermione quicker.

The lights were out in Hagrid's hut, the water was perfectly calm by the lake and she wasn't sitting under the tree they usually sat under to study.

He stopped just above the quidditch stands to think, he was hoping for the answer to jump straight into his head...but it never came. However something else did come straight into his head. It was that song again.

I make believe that you are here

It's the only way I see clear

It took a minute for Harry to realise that he didn't just suddenly remember that song...he was hearing it. Someone was singing...but sobbing in between. The voice, however, was beautiful therefore he knew that it could have only came from one person.

Harry flew down silently and stared straight ahead. There, in the distance, was Hermione. She was sitting on the ledge in the tallest Quidditch stand. Harry's thoughts were confirmed. It was her singing. Even though it was beautiful, the words broke his heart.

What have I done?

You seem to move on easy.

Harry zoomed towards her as fast as he could.

"HERMIONE!!"

Hermione stopped singing and stared at him in disbelief. She backed away from him.

"GO AWAY HARRY!!"

Harry stopped so that he was hovering about 10 feet away from the stand.

"Hermione please listen to me."

He slowly stared to fly towards her. Hermione looked terrified and jumped quickly on the ledge.

"Don't come any closer!! I'll jump!!"

From Hermione's tone of voice, Harry knew to stay put but she was dangerously close to the edge. He felt like he was going to be sick from the fear but he wasn't going to give up that easily.

"Hermione I'm so sor-"

"No I should be sorry. I'm sorry that I ever loved you and I'm sorry that I was stupid enough to believe that you may have actually had feelings for me."

Hermione laughed to herself at her last comment as if it was the most ridiculous thing she had ever said.

"But I do hav-"

"-I hope you and Cho are very happy together." She sobbed.

Harry was speechless. He just stared at her. She couldn't possibly believe that. Why was she apologising?

"Please forgive me," she whispered.

Then Hermione fell.

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"HERMIONE!! NO!!!!!!"

It was as if Harry saw it in slow motion. She didn't even jump. She had no energy left so her legs just gave way beneath her. She looked so relaxed.

Hermione knew as soon as she fell, she had just made the biggest mistake of her life.

She screamed. The sound pierced through Harry's ears.

"HARRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Harry had been on her tail as soon as he saw her legs fall but she was already far below him.

"Please c'mon!!! MOVE!!" he shouted at the broom.

Harry was going so fast that the cold summer air was almost piercing his skin. Fortunately he quickly reached her. With all of the strength that he could find, he grabbed her by the waist and sat her in front of him on the broom. He made the broom come to a halt and Hermione wrapped her arms firmly around his neck. Harry was surprised to find that they were still a long way from the ground. He slowly descended and his feet soon touched the ground. Hermione though, was still too petrified to move and he picked her up under the knees (wedding style) off of the broom.

For a pleasant second Harry thought that Hermione had forgave him as she still had her arms around him. She lifted her head and Harry looked into her eyes. She gave him a piercing glare.

"Are you alright?" he asked.

"Why did you have to catch me?" she spat.

"What? I could never let you fall. You were screaming."

"That doesn't mean anything," she lied.

"I couldn't live without you Hermione."

"You were doing pretty well without me from what I saw. Just Get. Off. Me!!"

She struggled to free herself from Harry's hold. She was hitting him wherever she could: his head, his arms. But he was too strong for her. He held her arms firmly.

"No Hermione please...you have to listen to me-"

"-I don't want to hear it," she interrupted. "I've seen enough. I don't want to see you again!"

Harry was stunned at what she was saying. He was desperate but he knew that he HAD to listen to her.

"Please Hermione," begged Harry. "For all that our friendship was worth these six years, for all that I have ever meant to you...please...just give me five minutes."

Hermione could tell that Harry was desperate and he would not give up. Although she still hated him, he did have a point. She let out an annoyed sigh.

"Five minutes,"

A/N That's all folks. Not a very big cliffy like past chapters lol. Again I used some of the song "Everytime" by Britney Spears. I just think that it fits pretty well! The next chapter will probably be the last. Even though I'm looking forward to writing it, I will be very sad as this was my first story.

Please review but no flames please I only want to share this story with other people and for fun! Like I said before this chapter I love all reviews, long or short. Even a short well done is hugely appreciated!

Also after the last chapter I am thinking of writing an epilogue of one year later. It will only be one chapter. I have it roughly planned out but please tell me what you think of this idea in your review.

Stephy xx

PS Sorry for any spelling mistakes. I'm not perfect lol but i do double check before i post my chapters.