Just Old Friends
Chapter 38: Second Doubts
Harry apparated into the kitchen of the house he shared with Hermione and Ron. It was empty. He knew that Hermione was panicking, but couldn't help but wonder where she was. Quickly, he moved from the room into the living area. Standing there, he could hear voices from above.
Moving quickly, he took the steps two at a time and found himself on the landing. April and Ginny were standing by the bathroom door talking through it gently. He moved forward and Ginny must have seen the movement from the corner of her eye as she turned to him.
"Thank Merlin you've come Harry! We can't get her out of the bathroom."
He nodded and grabbed April's hand pulling the two women away from the door towards the stairs.
"If you two head downstairs and I'll be down in a bit with Hermione."
"Do you really think you can get her out of there?"
"Of course, April! After all, I am Harry Potter."
He grinned at the woman, who just shook her head before going back to the kitchen. Then he moved to the bathroom door and stood before it. He considered using a spell to get in there but it would probably be better if Hermione let him in.
"Hermione, come on open the door."
"Harry?"
He could hear the tears in her voice and he placed his hand gently on the door.
"Yes."
"Go away!"
He laughed lightly and sat with his back to the door.
"I'm not leaving even if I have to sit here all night."
"I'm not talking to you."
"Fine, let me do the talking."
He ruffled his hair a little before resting his head back on the door.
"You're nervous about getting married and its normal, Hermione. This is a big change, but you shouldn't be worried. You and Ron belong together. You're best friends, you live together and this is just normal."
He could hear a small whimpering from within and then without warning he went flying backwards and whacked his head hard on the floor. He could see Hermione standing there, laughing gently.
"Sorry."
He pushed himself up and closed the door behind him. Hermione moved back and sat on the bath. Harry moved over and put the toilet seat down and used it as a seat.
"Tell me what's wrong, Hermione."
"I'm scared! What if it doesn't work out? What if we aren't actually meant to be together and when we go through with it, we find out the truth?"
"Now you sound like Ron."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean that Ron was all nervous as well, he was scared that he wouldn't be good enough for you that he'd let you down. But you know what he's excited now that he's going to spend the rest of his life with his best friend. So you know what Hermione, you better go through with it because I don't want to spend the rest of my life with him."
She laughed and the tears flew from her cheeks, she looked at the ceiling for a moment before catching his gaze.
"I wish my parents could be there."
"They will be Hermione, they'll always be with you because they're in your heart, they helped to make you who you are and they'll never leave."
He stood up and moved towards her and then pulling her up to her feet enveloped her into a giant hug. He felt her relax and her arms wrapped around him as her sniffing became less.
"Thanks Harry, I don't know what I'd do without you."
"Live in a bathroom!"
She laughed again as she pulled him out of the bathroom, he let her guide him down the stairs and back into the kitchen. Ginny and April were sat at the table a bottle of wine between them their glasses filled to the top.
"Are you lot going to be hung over tomorrow?"
"Of course not Harry! Well… maybe April."
The blonde woman slugged Ginny in a friendly manner and Hermione again hugged Harry.
"Thanks, but hadn't you better be getting back?"
"Yeah you're right. I'll see the three of you tomorrow."
With that he disappeared back to Neville's and found himself in an empty kitchen. Laughter rang from the living room and he quickly made his way in there. The group were again sat around the small table cards in hand with kebabs and more cans of fosters.
Ron looked up with a mouthful of food.
"You find your toothbrush?"
"Yeah Ron, no problems."
Harry shared a look with Neville before taking his seat and grabbing a can and his kebab joined in with the poker game.
Okay so another chapter down and not many left but it's getting there and it's shaping up the way that I wanted it to. I quite like this chapter seeing Hermione not being strong and unsure of herself is good.
Jessie Glad that you have given up on your 'I hate fanfic' thing it's good to see you again. I hope you haven't died because I don't want that on my conscience imagine having to go around and say to people remember that girl Jessie well I killed her, so not good.
Chica91 yeah I liked the last chapter Ron was funny and Percy came in useful hopefully you'll like the next few chapters too.
Anyway hopefully I'll post next week but I'm painting my bedroom so god knows when I'll get back. Now please review for me I want to know what you think.
Kris