Author's Notes: Finally…. The last Chapter…. Chapter 16: The Toughest Decision She Made…
Harry and Hermione talked it over… guess what Hermione's answer is…
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After a week, Hermione decided to talk to Harry. They met at the lake where Harry proposed.
"Harry, I want to thank you for giving me all the time to think. Now, I can give you my answer to your proposal." Hermione said.
"And?" Harry asked. He was too excited to know her answer.
"The answer is yes, Harry." Hermione hugged him. "Of course, I'll marry you. I was confused the other day that's why I can't give my answer quickly…"
Of course, Harry was happy but he asked himself, 'If she loves Draco, why does she want to marry me?' Harry didn't ask about it and just happily snuggled Hermione.
… Hermione's Thoughts …
Hermione thought about Harry's proposal for five whole days. She knew it herself that she loves Draco, not Harry.
'Why am I punishing myself like this?'
'Why do I want to hurt myself?'
'Should I be engaged with Harry?'
Then, she shook her head. 'No… I should… He thinks I'm okay now… and what about Ginny's heart? She loves Draco so I should let her…'
She finally decided. 'I'm marrying Harry. It's for the better…'
… End Hermione's Thoughts…
Draco heard about Harry and Hermione's engagement from Pansy. He has been dating Pansy since Ginny kissed him and Hermione got angry with him.
"Draco," she said excitedly. "Did you know Potter and Granger are engaged? The Gryffindors are having a celebration later and everybody's invited. Do you want to go?"
Draco answered, "No."
Pansy insisted. "Oh, come on. Just because you and Granger had…" Pansy gasped.
Draco banged his fist on the table. "I said no. You go if you want to."
Pansy answered, "Okay…"
Ron didn't want to go but Lavender insisted. Ron wanted to stay in the library.
"Oh, Won-Won… Don't be like that. Harry and Hermione are your best friends. You should be happy for them."
That hit Ron hard. Then he nodded. "If that will make you happy, I'll go."
At the party, a lot of people came. Most of the students are Gryffindors. Since the party was semi-formal, most of the boys wore tuxedos and girls wore semi-formal clothes. Some of them were eating. Some were slow dancing. Some were just chilling around.
Harry and Hermione made a grand entrance. Harry wore this black tuxedo. Hermione wore the dress she wore on the ball during their fourth year. With a few spells, she made the dress fit her perfectly.
Harry's hand held Hermione's hand tight. Ron just watched them. He smiled but deep inside, he wished he was Harry. Then he remembered something.
Flashback:
"Just promise me you'll never let Malfoy win. Promise me you'll take care of her." Ron said.
"Promise." Harry answered.
End FlashBack.
'He was able to fulfill his promise.' Ron thought. 'I can't do that. But something's wrong.' Ron whispered, "She's not happy."
Lavander didn't hear him. Lavander was admiring the engaged couple. "Won-Won, I wish we'd be like them, don't you think?"
Ron just simply nodded.
Draco watched from the window. "Harry," he said. "You better not made her cry."
He was about to walk away when he looked back. "She's not happy…" Then, he simply walked away – away from Hogwarts, away from his mother and brother, and worst of all, away from Hermione.
Author's Notes: That's it! I'm done! But please wait for the second part… I swear it will be more romantic… Thanks for reviewing!
