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Chapter 3 – I still Believe

The sun went down so long ago,

I watched you cry I had to go

Forever only lasted just a day.

And now without you by my side

The visions of a lonely life

Take me to a dream in a place so far away.

I see an angel and I think of you. I watch her hide behind a smile.

And then I think of what I have to do. If only I had listened for a while.

I still believe, I still believe.

A love so strong will carry on; you know there's so much to be seen.

I still believe; I still believe.

It's not the end, let's start again.

I still believe.

Her smile.

It was the first thing he saw when he apparated at The Burrow. He saw her smile. It was so beautiful; he thought he had forgotten what it felt like seeing her smile. He knew he was staring at her but he didn't care, she wasn't looking at him so it was safe to stare.

He and Ron have just arrived at The Burrow for the Christmas dinner and it only took him one glance around to find the person he was looking for. She was beautiful. He could only describe her in that way, but beautiful did not seem to cover it all. She looked like an angel; she was wearing a blue dress that fitted her perfectly, her hair was in a bun but had a couple of curls that stood gently by her face. Her eyes were shining and she was smiling apparently to some joke of Fred and George.

Then suddenly she looked at him and her smile faded away.

'He's going to be here in a couple of minutes'. That's all she could think about. She was very nervous about seeing him again. Ginny had assured her that all she needed to do was make him see what he missed by treating her that way, then maybe slowly he would open his eyes and ask her to forgive him. Of course this would take a long time but at least she could have their friendship back, friendship and nothing else. It was a simple plan, everything should go smoothly. She had no idea how wrong she was.

She was smiling at one of Fred and Georges jokes when she felt someone look at her. Deep down she knew whose eyes were looking at her but when she turned and saw him looking at her, all her defenses went crumbling down. Memories from that night kept playing in her mind.

"Now I'll do what I should have done years ago."

"Yeah and what's that?"

"Pushing you out of my life."

She felt tears wet her cheek.

Suddenly she started feeling claustrophobic; she needed air; she needed to breathe. But it felt like the room was getting smaller. She knew what she had to do. She had to get out of there. Get away from all those people; away from him.

His presence was simply suffocating her. She couldn't stand being in the same room with him. A part of her wanted to just go and hug; but another part of her wanted to scream for all the pain he was causing her.

She couldn't take it anymore. So she just ran; she ran away from him. She left the room and went in the backyard.

Everyone saw the exchange. He looked at her; she looked at him. She started crying and after a few seconds, which seemed like eternity, she ran away. Ginny left after her to console her. And he was left there, staring at the door through which she exited.

Ron's friendly pat on the shoulder pulled him out of his reverie.

"Don't worry man, everything will work out fine."

"Ron, the first thing she does when she sees me is run away. How can everything work out fine?"

Fred and George now joined the conversation.

Fred tried to reassure Harry by telling him: "Come on. It's you and Hermione. Of course you'll work it out."

"Yeah, you guys always work things out. You can't stay too long away from each other. I'm honestly surprised you spent 6 months apart! I'm telling you man, just give her some time to sort some things in that complicated brain of hers, and then she'll be back to you in no time," added George.

"Listen, I don't blame her. I treated her in a way I could never imagine was possible. I just shut her out. God! I didn't even listen to her. She just wanted to talk to me, and I didn't want to listen. She's always been there for me, but the one time she asks me for a favor, I'm not available"

Harry realized that he was using the same words Hermione had used during 'The Fight'. How could he be so stupid? How could he do this to her? He had no right to be angry with her!!

He couldn't just wait there and do nothing. He shouldn't just wait there and do nothing. He did this mess and he was going to fix it. It doesn't matter is she won't talk to him ever again; at least he'll have his conscience clear. Well no, that's a lie. It does matter if she won't talk to him ever again!

But he had to do something. He still believed that whatever was coming between them could be resolved. Together they could make it.

"That's it. I can't take it anymore." This statement from Harry startled them. They were not sure of what he would do next.

"I'm going after her", he told them.

"No, that is not a good idea"

"Yeah, Ron's right. You know sometimes girls just need their privacy."

"Exactly. Just let her be for a while."

"No. I need to talk to her. I need to sort this mess out."

"You won't go begging, right?"

"Begging?? No Harry don't do that. Just be a man about it. You know, talk to her – yes. But beg?"

"Yeah have a little bit of pride and dignity"

"To hell with pride and dignity. I won't lose her just because of my pride. Damn it."

And with that he stormed outside looking for Hermione, leaving behind him three smiling Weasleys.

"I knew that kind of talk would knock him into his senses!"

"Yeah, finally he has the guts to go and talk to her."

"And we won't miss this, right Fred?"

"No we won't."

"What are you guys talking about?"

"Well, bro. Our latest invention: 'Weasleys' ever lasting memories.'"

"This bro is a muggle digital camera with extendible ears inserted in it and a few of our other inventions. If we stand next to the window we can tape what's going on out there zooming of course, understand every word they are saying, without them noticing anything."

"Wicked!"

"Exactly. Round up everyone. It's show time."

And with that they started filming what was going on outside, and everyone watched as if it were a movie.

The emptiness of what could be shows everything you mean to me

It stated out a game I'd never played.

If I defy my foolish pride

And find a place so deep inside.

Take me to my dream; I know I have to stay.

I see a rainbow and I think of you. Of what we had of what we were.

And then I think of what I have to do. If only I had listened for a while.

I still believe, I still believe.

A love so strong will carry on; you know there's so much to be seen.

I still believe; I still believe.

It's not the end, let's start again.

I still believe.

A/N song: I Still Believe – A1

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Well guys, I won't be updating for the next two weeks since I won't be at home. I'll try to finish and updated the 2nd chapter of Let Love Lead the Way before I go, but if I won't manage I'll post a one-shot song fic.

Thank you reviewers!!!! You're all great!

Tamar-shaki – that's exactly the reaction I wanted to Harry's actions! And you're also right about Hermione (about the beautiful part you'll see later on). I'm glad you wrote your longest preview on my story!!! WOW Thanks!

Myman-harry526 – I know that 'The Fight' was a bit stupid, it's part of the whole point. From Hermione's view, she has loved Harry for so long and helped him always that it hurts her that the one time she asks him for something he's not there for her. So it's like the final straw. From Harry's point, he has been through some tough times but now that it's all over he feels empty, undefined, Voldemort made him who he was and gave him an aim in his life (to defeat him) now he feels lost. So he's at a confusion point! Hope that helped you!

MysticalSpirits – A1 are not that well known, but I agree with you, the lyrics are poetry!

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